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Kenneth Christensen serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor of Piano at Montana State University's School of Music within the College of Arts and Architecture. A nationally certified music teacher and active performer, he maintains an international career with appearances at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, London's Royal Albert Hall, and King's College Chapel in Cambridge.
Education:
- Master of Music in Piano Performance, University of Montana (1989)
- Bachelor of Music in Piano Studio Option, Montana State University (1987)
His scholarly work centers on 19th Century piano literature within Music History, complemented by comprehensive teaching in Piano Pedagogy, Music Theory, and Aural Perception. His instructional practice spans Applied Piano, Collaborative Piano, and Class Piano across multiple course levels.
Recent creative output includes the 2024 chamber music recital 'Ken and Julia Music for Cello and Piano,' demonstrating his expertise in collaborative performance and contemporary repertoire.
Awards:
- Award in Excellence in Teaching (Montana State University)
- Music Teachers National Association Foundation Fellow (2017)
- Montana State Music Teachers Association Teacher of the Year (2014)
Professor Christensen advises a competitive piano studio whose students regularly win state and regional honors. His professional service includes extensive adjudication across the Pacific Northwest and leadership in the Music Teachers National Association, where he served as President (2013-2015) and remains active on committees.
He co-founded the piano duo '2 Pianos 4 Hands' with Liza Hella, performing nationally since 1997 with notable appearances including Carnegie Hall (2006) and the Emmy Award-winning '11th and Grant' television program (2007).
