A large chorus performs under the direction of Sir John Rutter at Carnegie Hall, accompanied by the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, during a moving concert featuring Rutter’s Requiem.

Chris poses with members of the VCU Ramifications, a vocal a cappella group, during the 2025 All-Virginia Choir event. The ensemble delivered a standout representing VCUarts Music.

Choral musicians, educators, and conductors gathered in Dallas, Texas for the 2025 National Conference of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). Representing VCUarts Music, I had the joy of attending four incredible days packed with concerts, clinics, reunions, and meaningful conversations about the future of choral music.

Chris Hansen returns to Carnegie Hall for MidAmerica Productions' 700th performance. Read about highlights of this historic event, featuring the New England Symphonic Ensemble and Jordan Lee's A Journey Through the Nourishment Cycle.

VCU Music is excited to announce that Dr. Chris Hansen has accepted a position as an Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education and will serve as the Assistant Director of Choral Activities beginning in the Fall 2022 semester.

Dr. Chris Hansen collaborated on a virtual choir of Richard Smallwood's Total Praise for the The ACOBE Festival: A Celebration of Black Excellence in April 2021.