Mr. Chris Paschen has a degree in Music (with an emphasis in Music Composition and vocal pedagogy/vocal training). He has been a worship pastor in the Twin Cities (as well as Michigan and Illinois) and has worked with high school students in almost every job he has had. He started working with high school youth choirs and youth bands and has been a high school band director (the assistant to the band director at North High School, North St. Paul, and the District 622 Summer Marching Band director). He started directing student groups before he reached high school and has been directing for over 20 years.

He has a strong desire to see home school students have the musical (and other performing arts) opportunities that he had while growing up.

He is a parent of 3 home-schooled students ranging from 3nd to 10th grade who are involved in performing arts at Celebrate Dance, Shoreview Homeschool Band, as well as the TCHSPA choirs.