CHRISTOPHER T. F. HANSON
CONDUCTOR
Hanson is comfortable conducting both large and small ensembles comprised of musicians of all ages and experiences. He is a passionate believer in building communities through music and uses the podium to share his love and enthusiasm for making music.
VIOLINIST
Hanson enjoys studying and performing in a diverse and growing sphere of genres as a violinist, violist, and vocalist. He has recorded with a number of artists in an intentionally eclectic number of styles. He is equally comfortable improvising and behind a music stand.
COMPOSER
Hanson writes for a variety of ensembles in a growing number of genres. His eclectic performance background contributes to his unique and inclusive voice as a composer. He writes extensively for strings and enjoys arranging and writing original works for large and small groups of musicians with a range of abilities.
RESEARCH
Hanson has a broad range of research interests which concentrate on the transformative power of the arts. He is passionate about bridging the gap between theory and practice and enjoys facilitating workshops and professional development for educators in a variety of research areas.
ABOUT DR. CHRISTOPHER T. F. HANSON
Conductor, violinist, composer, educator, philosopher, and musicologist; Dr. Hanson enjoys working across a number of disciplines...
The students staging a sit-in for LGBTQ+ rights at a Christian university
Hallie Golden June 14, 2022 At Seattle Pacific University, students have spent weeks fighting anti-gay policies common among Christian schools. Sitting among rainbow flags and handmade signs declaring such things as “God made me gay” outside the Seattle Pacific University president’s office last week, Jo Scanlan... Continue reading→
Classical music is not boring: How to listen to classical music with a historical context.
Tori McArthur, Staff Writer February 5, 2020 “Classical Music is not Boring,” read director of music education and orchestral activities Christopher Hanson’s News and Nachos PowerPoint slide. Hanson later admitted that, indeed, “some music is boring.” Classical music filled the room Thursday, Jan. 30 as... Continue reading→
Teacher Feature: What It Means to Be an Outstanding Teacher
Christopher T. F. Hanson, music theory and orchestra teacher: "My greatest accomplishments as a teacher have been the sense of enlightenment and intellectual freedom expressed by my students after taking one of my courses. In music theory I frequently hear students exclaim, 'I never realized... Continue reading→
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