Ben Clark is a Senior at A.C.E. School of Tomorrow and has played violin for thirteen years under three instructors. This is his seventh year in the KSYOA. Ben also has taken lessons in piano and has taught himself guitar and bass. He has played in his church’s orchestra and has also led song services on occasion. Ben enjoys studying music theory, was born with perfect pitch, and especially enjoys listening to music from the 60s-80s. When he isn’t playing music he likes to play sports, video games, and watch TV.  Ben plans to pursue a minor in music and is undecided on a major. He is particularly inspired by his parents, violin teacher, song director at church, and his pastor. His biggest influence in music is Paul McCartney.