CURRICULUM VITAE

Education:

2021 - Doctorate of Philosophy in Education. Texas State University

2017 - Certificate in Professional Ethics. Texas State University

2012 - Masters of Music in Music Theory. Texas State University

2009 - Masters of Music in Music History and Literature. Texas State University

2009 - Masters of Music in Music Composition. Texas State University

2007 - Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition. Texas Southern University

Select Publications:

Hanson, C. T., Ionuye, L., Luongo, P., & Wittstruck, A. (2021, November). Serenade by William Grant Still. Symposium, 61 (No. 2). DOI:https://doi.org/10.18177/sym.2021.61.pll.11546

Barbosa, A., Fortune, E., & Hanson, C. T. (2021, November). Toada e Desafio. Symposium, 61 (No. 2). DOI:https://doi.org/10.18177/sym.2021.61.pll.11544

Hanson, C. T. & Roig-Francoli, M. (2021, November). Chaconne of Loss and Hope. Symposium, 61 (No. 2). DOI:https://doi.org/10.18177/sym.2021.61.pll.11542

Hanson, C. T. & Vik, T. T. (2021, November). Suite for Hope. Symposium, 61 (No. 2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.18177/sym.2021.61.pll.11540

Hanson, C. T. (2021, October). What is left... but making music. Voice, LXVII (No. 1), 36. Hanson, C. T. (2021, May). Greeting Our Students for the First Time... Again. Voice, LXVI (No. 4), 39, 47.

Hanson, C. T. (2021, March). “Our Response...” Voice, LXVI (No. 3), 35, 38-39.

Hanson C. T. (2021, January). Observe the Caesura. Voice, LXVI (No. 2), 43, 52.

Hanson, C. T. (2020, October). The Promise of Change and the Responsibility to Re-Imagine. Voice, LXVI(No.1), 39, 51-23.

Hanson, C. T. (2013). Dédé, Edmond. In The Grove Dictionary of American Music. : Oxford University Press.

Professional Memberships/Affiliations/Service:

2019-Present, Washington Music Educators Association: Served as Orchestra Curriculum Officer (2019-2021)

2019-Present, College Orchestra Directors Association

2009-Present, American String Teachers’ Association

2009-Present, College Music Society

2007-Present, National Associate for Music Education

2007-2019, NAfME Texas: Served as Collegiate/MIOSM Chair (2017-2019

2006-2019, Texas Music Educators Association

Select Honors and Awards:

2021 Selected to serve on Race & Pedagogy Community of Practice

2020 Collaborative Online International Learning Scholar at Seattle Pacific University

2020 SERVE Grant Recipient $2,500 to facilitate artistic residency with Dr. Shana Mashego 2018 SMEF Grant Recipient $5,000 to support school orchestra programs

2016 State semifinalist for H-E-B Teacher of Excellence Award

21st Century Fox & Music Educators’ National Convention “2016 Music Ed Idol”

San Marcos Arts’ Council 2015 SMART Award

Humanities Texas 2013 Texas Outstanding Teacher of the Humanities award

Finalist for the 2013 American Prize in Orchestral Conducting (Youth Orchestra Division) Quarter-finalist for the Grammy’s 2013 Music Educator Award

The American Prize 2012 Special Citation for Excellence in Music Education

Outstanding Educator in the city of San Marcos 2012

National Finalist for the 2011 American prize in Orchestral Conducting

National Semi-Finalist for the 2010 American Prize in Orchestral Conducting

Teaching/Supervision:

2019-Present, Assistant Professor of Music Education at Seattle Pacific University

2019-Present, Adjunct graduate faculty for the SPU School of Education

2019-Present, Clinical Supervisor of undergraduate and graduate music teacher candidates for the SPU School of Education

2017, Graduate Instructional Assistant for the Philosophy Department at Texas State University

2012-2019, San Marcos CISD Orchestra Director: Goodnight MS, Miller MS and San Marcos High School

2013-2014, Violin Mentor/Faculty at the National Music Festival

Service in Higher Education:

2022-Present, SPU College of Arts and Sciences Curriculum Committee

2022-Present, Season Selection Committee for SPU Theater Department

2021-Present, Land Acknowledgment Committee

Fall 2021, Faculty Learning and Growth Group facilitator: “Christian Queeries”

2020-Present, Faculty Diversity Committee

2020-Present, Affirm (SPU Allied and LGBTQIA+ Activism and Advocacy)

2019-2022, Developed and implemented new Bachelor of Music degree in Teaching and Learning

Courses Developed & Taught:

Foundations of Music Education, Seattle Pacific University (MUS 2550): Designed and executed the course, which explores the social, historical, and philosophical foundations of music and education, focuses on the exploration and application of music pedagogy, addresses professional, cultural, and moral challenges of art educators, provides opportunities to apply course content through service learning and field-related experiences.

Making Music with Diverse Learners, Seattle Pacific University (MUS 3502): Designed and executed the course, which explores and promotes inclusive instruction in music for diverse learners, identifies the needs and explores the accommodations available to support the engagement and learning of all students in a music classroom.

Music in Elementary School Education, Seattle Pacific University (MUS 3501): Designed and executed the course, which explores the interdisciplinary aspects of music in the non-music classroom in grades P-5 with a focus on the cognitive benefits of utilizing music while teaching and learning.

Teaching General Music in Elementary Schools, Seattle Pacific University (MUS 3503): Designed and executed the course, which explores philosophies, pedagogies, methods, curriculum, materials, and resources associated with general music in a public school setting. Emphasis is placed on grades P-5. Additionally, the course promotes the interdisciplinary nature of general music in the elementary school classroom and encourages collaborative project-based learning.

Teaching Instrumental Music in Public Schools, Seattle Pacific University (MUS 3505): Designed and executed the course, which is a survey of instrumental music programs, grades 5-12. Emphasis is on examination of appropriate teaching materials, teaching methods for various program levels, program planning and development, and evaluation of learner progress. Experience in planning and presenting model learning experiences in instrumental music is provided.

Applied Pedagogy of String Instruments, Seattle Pacific University (MUS 2503): Designed and executed the course, in which students explore a variety of pedagogical methods and materials for Stringed Instruments. Emphasis is placed on the demonstration of appropriate technique and diagnosis of pedagogical challenges in a lab setting.

Applied Pedagogy of Wood Wind Instruments, Seattle Pacific University (MUS 2503): Designed and executed the course, in which students explore a variety of pedagogical methods and materials for Woodwind Instruments. Emphasis is placed on the demonstration of appropriate technique and diagnosis of pedagogical challenges in a lab setting.

Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Pacific University (MUS 2/4353): Designed and executed the course, which is a performing ensemble comprised of string, select woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. The orchestra intentionally studies and performs music literature from diverse historical, cultural, and social contexts.

String Methods, Texas State University: Designed and executed course syllabus, scope and sequence, assignments and assessments for a special section of the course for non-traditional students.

Music Appreciation, San Marcos High School (9-12): Designed unique curriculum for the course specific to campus population and culture utilizing GT strategies and standards of instruction.

Pre-AP Music Theory, San Marcos High School (9-12): Designed unique curriculum for the course modeled after national collegiate standards in music theory.

AP Music Theory, San Marcos High School (9-12): Designed unique curriculum for the course integrated with music history modeled after national collegiate standards.

Middle School Orchestra (TEKS Level 1, 2, and 3): Designed and established middle school strings program for 6-8 grade on two separate campuses, scaffolded and differentiated for beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of instruction and learning.

High School Orchestra (TEKS Levels I-IV): Designed and established high school strings program for 9-12 grade scaffolded and differentiated for developing, intermediate, and advanced levels of instruction and learning.

Select Compositions/Arrangements:

2022 Illuminated Cantata: My Heart Swims in Blood (BWV 199), Arranged for solo soprano and string orchestra

2021 Solo Violin Sonata I

2019 Come Thou Long Expected Jesus (Hymn), Arranged for solo violin

2018 My Tribute by Andraé Crouch, Arranged for solo violin

2016 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent (from Hymn Project Volume 3), Arranged for soprano, 2 violins and organ

2016 Of the Father’s Love Begotten (from Hymn Project Volume 3), Arranged for soprano, viola, and piano

2016 O Come, O Come Emmanuel (from Hymn Project Volume 3), Arranged for soprano and string quartet

2016 Come Thou Long Expected Jesus (from Hymn Project Volume 3), Arranged for soprano, cello, and organ

2016 Ave Maria (from Hymn Project Volume 3), Arranged for soprano, violin, cello, and piano

2016 Apostles’ Creed (from Hymn Project Volume 3), Written for soprano and string quartet

2016 Angel’s Medley (from Hymn Project Volume 3), Arranged for soprano, piano quintet and organ

2016 Devine Night Medley (from Hymn Project Volume 3), Arranged for soprano and piano quintet

2016 Away in a Manger (from Hymn Project Volume 3), Arranged for soprano, 2 violins and piano

2016 We Three Kings (from Hymn Project Volume 3), Arranged for soprano, violin, viola, and cello

2016 Lo How A Rose E’er Blooming (from Hymn Project Volume 3), Arranged for soprano, 2 violins and organ

2016 I Sing the Almighty Power of God (from Hymn Project volume 2), Arranged for soprano and string quartet

2016 O Worship the King (from Hymn Project volume 2), Arranged for soprano, trumpet, violin, viola, and cello

2016 His Eye is on the Sparrow (from Hymn Project volume 2), Arranged for soprano and string quartet

2016 What a Friend We Have in Jesus (from Hymn Project volume 2), Arranged for soprano, violin, and cello

2016 Immortal, Invisible (from Hymn Project volume 2), Arranged for soprano, two trumpets, viola, cello, and piano

2016 Great is Thy Faithfulness (from Hymn Project volume 2), Arranged for soprano and piano quintet

2016 Just as I am (from Hymn Project volume 2), Arranged for soprano and string quartet

2016 Have Thine Own Way Lord (from Hymn Project volume 2), Arranged for soprano, violin, viola, and cello

2016 Holy, Holy, Holy (from Hymn Project volume 2), Arranged for soprano, trumpet, and piano quintet

2016 Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling (from Hymn Project volume 2), Arranged for soprano, violin, and cello

2016 To God Be the Glory, Great Things He Has Done, Arranged for soprano and string quintet

2016 The Rejoice Finale (from Hymn Project volume 2), Arranged for soprano, 2 trumpets and piano quintet

2015 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (from the Hymn Project Volume 1), Arranged for soprano and string quartet

2015 Blessed Assurance (from Hymn Project Volume 1), Arranged for soprano, violin, and piano

2015 Amazing Grace (from Hymn Project Volume 1), Arranged for soprano, solo cello, and piano

2015 Christ the Lord is Risen Today (from Hymn Project Volume 1), Arranged for soprano and string quartet

2015 The Finale: All Hal the Power of Jesus’ Name & Crown Him with Many Crowns (from Hymn Project Volume 1), Arranged for soprano and piano quintet

References:

Dr. Margaret Watkins, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Seattle Pacific University
watkinsm2@spu.edu

Dr. Brian Chin, Professor of Music at Seattle Pacific University
chinb@spu.edu

Ms. Beth Fortune, Winter Grass Music Festival Director of Education
bethfortune3116@gmail.com

Dr. Jill Heiney-Smith, Director of Graduate Teacher Education at Seattle Pacific University
heineysmithj@spu.edu

Dr. James Koschoreck, Director of the PhD Program in School Improvement at Texas State University, San Marcos
j_k266@txstate.edu

Dr. Brandon Beck, Sexton for St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in San Marcos, TX
genderfullprophet@gmail.com