Family Tradition
Four of Dr. Christiansen's children survived to adulthood each of them adding their own legacy to the Christiansen tradition of choral music in America.
- Jake Christiansen -Coach and Athletic director at Concordia College. Jake Christiansen Stadium, "the Jake," was built in his honor.
- Dr.Olaf Christiansen- Olaf Succeeded his father as head of the music department at St. Olaf College and conductor of the St. Olaf Choir. His accomplishments include many choral arrangements and more than twenty years of conducting the St. Olaf Choir.
- Dr. Paul J. Christiansen- Paul J. conducted The Concordia Choir from 1937–1986, developing the choir into what is now one of the worlds finest and most accomplished undergraduate a cappella choirs. Paul J., like his father, composed and arranged hundreds of hymns and countless choral compositions. Paul J. Christiansen helped to spread his fathers music and tradition (as well as developing his own reputation of excellence) to generations.
- Elsa Christiansen Wycisk- married Kurt Wycisk manager of the Concordia Choir.
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