BIO

Von Hansen (b. 1984) holds the position of Assistant Professor of Percussion at Washburn University. Dr. Hansen is a performer, composer, educator and multi-media artist. His goal is to bring joy and thought through engaging musical experiences. Von’s musical style is a synthesis of the hip-hop, jazz, rock and electronic music he grew up listening to melded with minimalism and experimental music. Using drums, percussion, and computer processing he creates music that grooves hard in unusual beats. Von is strongly focused on developing new music and specializes in works combining percussion and electronics.

Von is committed to increasing the educational opportunities for percussionists, and is active with the Percussive Arts Society. He has presented concerts and masterclasses at various universities and conferences including The Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Electronic Music Midwest, The Kansas City ElectronicMusic Alliance, The Kansas and Oklahoma Days of Percussion, The National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy and SEAMUS.

Doctor of Musical Arts in Percussion Performance: The University of Kansas

Master of Music in Percussion Performance: Central Michigan University

Master of Music in Composition: Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Music Education: Washburn University