Dr. Christian Bester joined the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music in 2023 as Assistant Professor of Voice, where he specializes in teaching Applied Voice, and voice related subjects. Dr. Bester's research focuses on marginalized and underrepresented groups, specifically Afrikaans Art Song Literature and Art Song Literature for the LGBTQIA+ community. Dr. Bester serves as Artistic Director for Voces Intimae - The Art of Song, a non-profit arts organization based in Dallas, TX. Prior to joining OSU, Christian served at Northeastern State University, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Lawrence Conservatory and Baylor University.

Research Interests:

Dr. Bester's research focuses on marginalized and underrepresented groups.

Publications:

Oxford University Press
Afrikaans Art Song Literature: Translation and Pronunciation Guide - (2025)

National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) – Journal of Singing

"A Clear Midnight by Simon Sargon: The Joy of Walt Whitman's Poetry" - September 2024
"A Bushmen Myth Song Cycle by Niel van der Watt: Giving a Voice to Indigenous People" - May/June 2022
An Introduction to Afrikaans Art Song Literature: Origins and Repertoire - March/April 2022
An Introduction to Afrikaans Art Song Literature: A Guide to Lyric Diction - March/April 2022
"LGBTQ+ Vocal Literature – Songs for Life" - May/June 2021

Journal of Musical Arts in Africa (JMAA)
Pauline Bredelli South Africa's Elusive First Prima Donna - 2015