About Christine Chan

Biography

Christine Chan is an accomplished musician and educator based in Connecticut, bringing over 20 years of professional experience in music education and performance to her work.

Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to sharing her passion for music through both teaching and performing, making a lasting impact on her students and audiences alike.

Christine holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education and Performance from Ithaca College and a Master of Science in Music Education from Western Connecticut State University.

Christine’s extensive experience as a music educator includes roles as a General Music Teacher and Choral Director in various schools across Connecticut, where she taught grades K-8 and directed numerous choral concerts and musical productions.

Her commitment to music education extends beyond the classroom, as she serves as the Church Music Director at First & Wesley United Methodist Church in West Haven, CT, since 2013. In this role, she leads the adult chancel choir and handbell choir, plans music for services, and provides piano accompaniment for weddings, funerals, and other special events.

Christine Chan

Her Work Includes

  • Teaching elementary general music classes (grades K-6)
  • Directing school choral ensembles and rehearsals
  • Organizing and directing Winter and Spring choral concerts
  • Creating and implementing grade-level music assessments (CFA)
  • Accompanying school musicals and choral concerts
  • Directing handbell choirs for church services
  • Planning and directing music for weekly church services and special events
  • Planning, performing, and directing music for church concerts
  • Playing piano for weddings, funerals, and other church ceremonies
  • Directing and producing virtual choir videos for online services
  • Serving as Church Music Director, leading adult chancel and handbell choirs
  • Planning and leading weekly rehearsals for choirs
  • Accompanying and directing music for Vacation Bible School (VBS) programs
  • Managing music selection, equipment, and instrument maintenance for choirs
  • Serving on the CTAOSA Board and managing the CTAOSA website
  • Producing music notation sheets using Musescore
  • Managing audio recordings in Logic Pro
  • Editing videos in Final Cut Pro

Recent Work

  • Provided piano accompaniment for the musical Singin' in the Rain
  • Directed music for Vacation Bible School, First and Wesley UMC, West Haven, CT and Faith UMC, North Haven, CT
  • Performed a piano solo and directed a handbell choir for benefit concert at Church of the Holy Spirit in West Haven, CT
  • Directed, edited, and produced 7 virtual choir videos

Christine is currently working on a music album of contemporary piano arrangements of sacred music.

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Virtual Choir

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