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NAU Alumni News (article)


Marching to a Different Drummer
      Ben Irons, Brian O’Neill, Drew Worden


Since the writing of this article, all three have advanced their careers, their achievements, or their performance touring. Drew Worden has been appointed
Associate Director of Commercialization at the University of Oregon (Research and Innovation). Ben Irons has released two more albums (2025):
Singing Bowl Vortices: 5 Meditative Soundscapes, and Emergency Ben-zos: Singing Bowls for Stress & Overwhelm.

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