Dr. Christopher T. F. Hanson is a conductor, violinist, composer, pedagogue, and musicologist who works across disciplines to promote the transformative power of the arts. He serves as Assistant Professor of Music at Seattle Pacific University, directing its music education and orchestral activities.

A Virtuosi of Houston alumnus, he holds three master’s degrees from Texas State University — in Music History, Music Theory, and Music Composition — along with a PhD in School Improvement and a certificate in professional ethics from the same institution.

He directs the Rainbow City Orchestra and founded the San Marcos Artist Retention and Training (SMART) Orchestra, a community ensemble created to encourage string education. His collaborations include the “Sonatas & Songs” chamber series and the Sacred Ensemble.