Composer, arranger, and teacher, Christopher Norton is universally regarded as the leader in his field. Born in 1953, he is a New Zealand-born, now Canadian-based composer. 

Christopher's long and fruitful association with Boosey & Hawkes has resulted in the world-famous Microjazz series, the Preludes for Piano, 2 Concert Collections for piano and, with his wife Wendy Edwards Beardall-Norton, 30 Micromusicals.

In 2005 he wrote Connections for Piano for the RCM. The series is now owned by Christopher and published by his own company, 80 Days Publishing. In 2006 he wrote American Popular Piano for Novus Via Publications.

Christopher is in high demand for his unique and creative presentations, both live and on-line. He offers sessions ranging from improvisation coaching for private teachers to adjudicating piano festivals, from offering personal, intensive master class sessions at all levels to lectures in advanced composition. Everywhere he goes, his fresh and uplifting approach to music never fails to inspire and enlighten all who attend. 

In the last 5 years, Christopher has written a series of concert works, including: a very well-received Jazz Piano Sonata, an Italian Suite for 2 Pianos, a Turkish-Anatolian Suite for 2 pianos, and an Idaho Suite for solo piano. These are all available from 80 Days Publishing.

Christopher and his wife, Wendy Edwards Beardall-Norton, now live in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.