Von Hansen

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 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 specializing in works combining percussion and electronics. He 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 Electronic Music Alliance, The Kansas and Oklahoma Days of Percussion, The National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy and SEAMUS.

Educational Background:
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

Solo concerts of percussion music, music for percussion and electronics, interactive experiences for audiences using musical “video games.”

• $500-$2000. As a percussionist, moving instruments with carts is an important factor. Rates will vary based on the instruments and technology needed.

Artist talks, hands-on experience with percussion instruments and electronics.

Interaction with live musical video games, talks about using music to engage the community, drum circles, introducing audiences to percussion istruments and technology.