Ben Qureshi is a vibrant and inspiring conductor based in the South of England. A trombonist and singer in his childhood, Ben first took up the baton at university, becoming Assistant Conductor of the Southampton University Symphony Orchestra in 2021. He spent a year abroad in Paris, studying Musicology at the Sorbonne, specialising in orchestral and operatic music from the 19th and early 20th Century. While in Paris, he became involved with the Sorbonne Orchestra and l’Orchestre des Grandes Écoles. Upon his return from France, Ben decided to pursue conducting more seriously and became involved with several orchestras in Hampshire, including Southampton Concert Orchestra, Per Piacere Chamber Orchestra and Winchester Chamber Orchestra.
In July 2024, Ben was awarded the Bob and Beryl Harding Conducting Bursary and made Assistant Conductor of the Havant Symphony Orchestra. He is also Assistant Musical Director of Guildford Youth Symphony Orchestra.
After graduating at the top of his year, Ben has continued his affiliation with Southampton University, taking the role of Musical Director of Southampton University Chamber Choir, and has a continuing relationship with Southampton University Sinfonietta. He is delighted to be starting at Chorus Master of the Slough Philharmonic Chorus in September 2025.