Christian Bester

Associate Professor

Greenwood School of Music

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Elective Applied Lessons: Voice
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Applied lessons for non-music majors or for majors studying secondary instruments.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Major Applied Lessons: Voice
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 8 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Music major status.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Major Applied Lessons: Voice
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 24 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Pass Upper Division Exam and MUSI 2490.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Opera
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Combinations of voice, keyboard, and orchestral instruments for performing chamber music, music theater and duo piano repertoire. Additional flat fee of $40.00 applies. Same course as MUSI 5600.Offered for fixed credit, 1 fixed credit hour, maximum of 36 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Opera
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Combinations of voice, keyboard, orchestral instruments for performing chamber music, music theater and duo piano repertoire.Offered for variable credit, 1-2 credit hours, maximum of 36 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Studies in Music Pedagogy
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Survey of music pedagogical methods suitable for various levels and types of applied music. May not be used for degree credit with MUSI 5890.Offered for variable credit, 1-2 credit hours, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Music (H)
    13 Oct 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Introduction to the great music of the past and present with the objective of bridging the gap between the audience and concert stage via active listening. No prior musical experience required. Previously offered as MUSI 2572.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Elective Applied Lessons: Voice
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Applied lessons for non-music majors or for majors studying secondary instruments.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Major Applied Lessons: Voice
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 8 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Music major status.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Major Applied Lessons: Voice - Audition Section
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 8 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Music major status.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Opera
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Combinations of voice, keyboard, orchestral instruments for performing chamber music, music theater and duo piano repertoire.Offered for variable credit, 1-2 credit hours, maximum of 36 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Opera
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Combinations of voice, keyboard, and orchestral instruments for performing chamber music, music theater and duo piano repertoire. Additional flat fee of $40.00 applies. Same course as MUSI 5600.Offered for fixed credit, 1 fixed credit hour, maximum of 36 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Elective Applied Lessons: Voice
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Applied lessons for non-music majors or for majors studying secondary instruments.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Lessons in Applied Music (Minor Field)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours. Additional flat fee of $24.00 applies.Prerequisite(s): Bachelor's degree or equivalent performance level in applied major field.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Major Applied Lessons: Voice
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 8 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Music major status.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Major Applied Lessons: Voice
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 8 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Music major status.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Opera
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Combinations of voice, keyboard, and orchestral instruments for performing chamber music, music theater and duo piano repertoire. Additional flat fee of $40.00 applies. Same course as MUSI 5600.Offered for fixed credit, 1 fixed credit hour, maximum of 36 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Opera
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Combinations of voice, keyboard, orchestral instruments for performing chamber music, music theater and duo piano repertoire.Offered for variable credit, 1-2 credit hours, maximum of 36 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Elective Applied Lessons: Voice
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Applied lessons for non-music majors or for majors studying secondary instruments.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Diction for Singers
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Designed for Music Education majors. Introduces and develops skills in pronunciation and diction for singing in English, Italian, French and German.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Lessons in Applied Music (Minor Field)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours. Additional flat fee of $24.00 applies.Prerequisite(s): Bachelor's degree or equivalent performance level in applied major field.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Major Applied Lessons: Voice
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 8 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Music major status.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Major Applied Lessons: Voice
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 8 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Music major status.
  • OTHER TEACHING / TRAINING
    Opera Theatre
    1 Aug 2024
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Elective Applied Lessons: Voice
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Applied lessons for non-music majors or for majors studying secondary instruments.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.