Background
Hansen, Edward Allen was born on February 21, 1929 in Tacoma. Son of Peter Ingolf and Olaug Elsie (Axness) Hansen.
Hansen, Edward Allen was born on February 21, 1929 in Tacoma. Son of Peter Ingolf and Olaug Elsie (Axness) Hansen.
Bachelor in Music, University Washington, 1951. Master of Arts in Music, University Washington, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, University Washington, 1965.
Teacher, Seattle Public Schools, 1952-1955; organist, First Methodist Church, Seattle, 1952-1957; organist, Seattle Symphony Orchestra, 1959-1969; musician, King Broadcasting Company, Seattle, 1965-1970; organist, choirmaster, Plymouth Congressional Church, Seattle, 1957-1991; professor music, U. Puget Sound, Tacoma, 1970-1993; professor emeritus, university organist, U. Puget Sound, Tacoma, since 1993. Performer organ recitals, United States and Europe, since 1970.
Member American Guild Organists (president 1981-1986, national council 1988-1994, vice president 1994-1998), National Music Council (board directors 1984-1986), Phi Mu Alpha.
Married Jeanne Martinelli, June 21, 1953. Children: Kathryn Elise Hansen Del Beccaro, Roberta Claire Hansen Downey, Paul Edward.