Ben Laufer is currently a Graduate Teaching Assistant for UCF Bands. There, he works with UCF marching and concert percussion while also studying Percussion Performance as a graduate student. He is also currently on percussion staff for Infinity 2 and Cypress Creek High School.

Ben has previously taught percussion for several high schools in the Gainesville area, as well as being on staff for River City Rhythm DBC and Infinity 3. He has marched tenors for the University of Florida Drumline, Infinity 2, and Spirit of Atlanta DBC.

In 2024, Ben graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Political Science. In addition, he earned his Percussion Performance Certificate. He has also competed with several ensembles through the University of Florida and The University of Central Florida at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) and the North American Brass Band Association (NABBA) Championships. Additionally, Ben has participated inthe Sandbox Percussion Seminar for multiple summers in New York City.