About
Christopher Cramer is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music/Guitar at St. Norbert College. He also serves as adjunct faculty at Beloit College and Ripon College, and directs guitar instruction at the Madison Academy of Music. His expertise includes classical guitar performance and teaching, with a focus on chamber music and contemporary compositions.
Education:
- B.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- M.M., University of Wisconsin-Madison
- D.M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Research & Teaching: Cramer advocates for new music, collaborating with composers like Chiwei Hui and Alexander Nohai-Seaman, and premiering their works. He teaches courses such as Guitar Ensemble, Applied Guitar, and Group Guitar at St. Norbert. Beyond academia, he conducts community outreach programs to promote guitar education.
Professional Activities: He performs internationally as a soloist and with ensembles like the St. Norbert Abbey Choir and Chamber Singers. His work bridges classical traditions with contemporary innovations in music.
