“Mrs. B.” is blessed to be a native of the state of Iowa, where music has long been a vital part of public school education.  Born into a musical family, she counts her family’s support of her musical growth as the ticket to her success. A child prodigy on the flute and piccolo, she was also gifted with a big voice… but no one to teach her how to lasso and develop it in her early years. When auditioning for 7th grade choir, the choral director said (in front of upperclassmen), “Do us all a favor: stick to your flute and never sing again.” Which she did. For a while. 

At age 16, Christine began life changing vocal studies with Lois Larrabee (White Plains Opera), a beautiful pairing that flourished for over 40 years. Christine went on to excel in vocal as well as flute/piccolo performance.  The correct teacher can make all the difference!  

Mrs. B. has operated a vibrant private music studio teaching voice, flute, and piano for over 45 years.  Her 1000’s of students have grown in confidence as well as musical prowess. Many of her students have gone on to earn regional, state, and national placements, college scholarships, and many have embarked on their own successful careers in music.

Selected Career Highlights: 

• Bachelor of Music degree (Cum Laude) from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa: double major in applied flute and applied voice. Many music scholarships earned and roles in Musical Theater and Opera, subbing on flute with the Tri-City Symphony. 

• Master of Music degree from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas:  applied flute and piccolo, with music history and conducting minors. Many music scholarships earned. Member of the internationally renowned UNT A Cappella Choir, as well as flutist/piccoloist  in UNT Chamber Orchestra and UNT Chamber Winds, President of the UNT Flute Choir. Masterclasses with Janet Stodd, Mark Sparks, Walfrid Kujala, Julius Baker.

• Music Specialist and Director of the award-winning Sam Houston Singers auditioned 4-5th Grade Choir and the Black Belt Recorder Club at Sam Houston Elementary School, Denton for 17 years. 

• 2015 GRAMMY Music Teacher of the Year, Quarter Finalist

• Favorite Roles: Mother Abbess (TSOM), Bloody Mary (South Pacific), Nettie Fowler (Carousel)

  • Adjunct Professor of Vocal Studies, NCTC Gainesville Campus, Flute Instructor -Denton Billy Ryan High School, Voice and Flute Instructor - Denton High School.

  • Co-creator of The Don Hanna Memorial Marching Band Contest

  • 2023 Honoree of The Foundation for Music Education’s Foundation Award. 

Christine continues to actively perform as mezzo soprano/contralto, flutist/piccoloist, musical theater singer/actor/director, and clinician/conductor/director/adjudicator.

Mrs. Freeman was born and raised in Searcy, Arkansas where she developed a lifelong love of choral and piano music. She earned her degree in Music Education from Ouachita Baptist University where she was awarded the prestigious Centennial Scholarship and became a NATS semifinalist. In 1990, Mrs. Freeman began her music teaching career opening Westside Elementary School in Searcy, Arkansas. In Texas, she enjoyed 30+ years of middle school and high school choral teaching serving in Denison, Birdville, Denton and Lewisville ISDs. Her choirs consistently earned Superior ratings in UIL competitions and many of her students have been selected to Texas All-State Choir over the years. Mrs. Freeman is honored to have worked with wonderful students and directors across Texas serving as choral teacher, AP music theory instructor, IB music teacher, clinician, accompanist and UIL judge. She is a member of TCDA, TMEA, ACDA and TMTA. Mrs. Freeman now resides in Sanger where she enjoys time with her husband, children and grandchildren.