Chris Vincent

Mr. Vincent is a Ph.D. candidate in ethnomusicology at the University of Washington and holds a master’s degree in ethnomusicology and a bachelor’s degree in piano performance, both from Florida State University.

He lived five years in Japan where he did research and mastered the koto (a traditional 13-string zither), while attending the Tokyo University of Arts and Music. During his time there, he accompanied the Tokyo International Singers and directed the choir at St. Alban’s Anglican/Episcopal Church.

In the U.S., he has taught music theory and world music appreciation at the University of Washington and the Art Institute of Seattle, and has conducted several choirs.

He is currently Director of Music for Mt. Baker Park Presbyterian Church and Staff Accompanist at the Cornish College of the Arts.

Mr. Vincent may be contacted by email at director@marketstreetsingers.org.