Dr. Hans Jørgen Jensen

Professor

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Biography

Hans Jørgen Jensen is a distinguished cello professor at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University. He holds a soloist diploma from the Royal Academy of Music in Denmark. Throughout his career, he has served as a professor at institutions such as Moore’s School of Music at the University of Houston and has been a guest professor at numerous prestigious schools in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. Jensen’s performance experience includes solo appearances with orchestras such as the Danish Radio Orchestra and the Copenhagen Symphony. He has presented workshops and master classes internationally, mentoring students who have gone on to join major orchestras and hold significant teaching positions. Jensen has received numerous accolades, including the 2010 Artist Teacher Award from the American String Teachers Association and the Jacob Gades Prize. He has authored educational materials including a transcription of the Galamian Scale System and his cello method book. His ongoing contributions to music education are recognized through various awards for excellence and significant achievements by his students.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Cello

— Present

Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Professor at the Bienen School of Music focusing on cello performance and pedagogy.

Awards

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Artist Teacher Award

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Copenhagen Music Critics Prize

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Jacob Gades Prize

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Charles Deering McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence

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U.S. Presidential Scholar Teacher Recognition Award

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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