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Chris Thomson

Chris Thomson

Music Instructor, High School

chris.thomson@pcae.k12.mn.us  |  763-279-4269

Christopher Thomson is a saxophonist, composer, and educator based in Minneapolis, MN focused on creating genre-defying music that incorporates electronic, classical, jazz, and eclectic musical styles in his work as Cedar Thoms with releases “Celestial Being” (2019) and “Brighter Days Ahead” (2021) in addition to his work as a saxophonist with other artists. He passionately explores creative possibilities when musicians get together for collaboration and has worked with artists such as Bon Iver, S. Carey, Father John Misty, Delfeayo Marsalis, Mason Jennings, Dylan Hicks and Small Screens, Anthony Cox, Dosh, among others. Thomson holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. He lives with his wife, Emma, their two children, Avi and Eden, and their spirited dog, Benny. Chris joined the Perpich community in 2026.

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