Dr. Mark Hansen
Mark R. Hansen joins the Boise State University Faculty this fall
as Professor of Music and Chair of the Department of Music. Prior appointments
include administrative and/or faculty experience at Gettysburg College,
Western Illinois University, Illinois Wesleyan University, the University
of Central Arkansas, and Brigham Young University. Educational credentials
encompass graduate degrees in piano performance (D.M.A. - University
of North Texas, M.M. - Brigham Young University) and an undergraduate
degree in music theory (B.M. - University of Utah).
Dr. Hansen performs frequently as both solo and collaborative pianist,
having concertized abroad and throughout the United States. Research
interest in Catalan piano literature and pedagogical methods inspires
regular programming of Spanish composers’ works in performances.
His broad musical interests also provide opportunities where he enjoys
choral conducting, organ performance, and the composition and publication
of sacred choral music.
Mark’s teachers and coaches have included Joseph Banowetz, Alicia
de Larrocha, Paul Pollei, and Gladys Gladstone. He has played in the
masterclasses of Lili Kraus, Adele Marcus, Illana Vered, Karl Schnabel,
Joanne Baker, and Reid Nibley. An experienced pedagogue himself, successes
of his own students are numerous—many now hold faculty positions
at prominent national and international institutions and have completed
advanced degrees with some of the world’s most respected pianists.
Send E-Mail to Dr. Hansen (markrhansen@boisestate.edu)
Phone: 208-426-1773