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...
San Marcos CISD’s orchestra director provides soundtrack to learning
San Marcos CISD Orchestra Director Christopher Hanson garnered significant recognition recently when he was named as a quarter-finalist for the Music Education Award, which is bestowed by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Foundation. More then 30,000 nominations across the nation were reviewed, but only 217 music teachers reached the quarter-final level. Continue reading→
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