Department Head, Voice

charlie.christenson@mcnallysmith.edu

Charlie Christenson comes to McNally Smith College of Music from Apple, Inc. in southern California, where he helped to develop and deliver teaching strategies for Apple’s Creative program. Before moving to California, he worked as the Assistant Director of the Young People’s Division at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City. While at MSM, Charlie oversaw the Precollege, Outreach, and Summer Camp faculty, in addition to teaching in those departments.

As a vocalist, pianist, composer, and arranger, Charlie has performed or had his music performed in clubs and concert halls throughout the U.S., including Birdland and Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. He is the humble recipient of two Downbeat Student Music Awards, one as a member of the Lawrence Jazz Singers, and another as a solo vocalist.