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...

Replacing Hesitation with Passion

New music director reflects on his path to SPU Christopher Hanson, Seattle Pacific’s new Director of Music Education and Orchestral Activities, did not originally intend to become a teacher. Instead, he discovered through experience that he was always meant to be one. Starting his first... Continue reading→

Teacher Feature: Meet Five Award-Winning Educators

Christopher T. F. Hanson, San Marcos High School, San Marcos On November 2, 2015, State Representative Jason Isaac joined Humanities Texas staff member Sam Moore to present Christopher T. F. Hanson with his 2015 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award at San Marcos High School.... Continue reading→

San Marcos Chamber Business Expo Feature

Music is a passion that bit Christopher T. F. Hanson, San Marcos C.I.S.D. Orchestra Director, at an early age. But what's amazing about his love of music is that, younger than 30 years of age, he's already earned a Bachelor's degree and three Master's degrees in Music from Texas State University. Continue reading→

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