Based at Washburn University, Dr. Von Hansen (b. 1984) is a multifaceted Assistant Professor of Percussion who actively works as a performer, composer, and multi-media artist. His musical style is a unique synthesis of hip-hop, jazz, and electronic music with minimalism, specializing in creating engaging works that combine percussion with computer processing. A dedicated educator, Dr. Hansen is committed to developing new music and has presented numerous concerts and masterclasses at various universities and conferences, including the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), Electronic Music Midwest, and SEAMUS. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Percussion Performance from the University of Kansas, dual Master of Music degrees in Performance and Composition from Central Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Music Education from Washburn University.