Bethany Hörst

Bethany Hörst is a Lecturer in Voice at Western University's Don Wright Faculty of Music and maintains an active studio teaching repertoire spanning art song, opera, musical theatre, and jazz. She has performed extensively across Canada, France, and the Netherlands in Baroque, Classical, and 20th-century works.

Education

• Master of Music in Literature and Performance from Western University

Research & Performance Highlights

• Specializes in opera, oratorio, and concert performance
• Active adjudicator and masterclass instructor across Ontario
• Former student placements at prestigious institutions including Glenn Gould School and McGill University

Scientific Awards & Recognition

• Lyndon Woodside Oratorio Competition Winner
• Jacqueline Desmarais Award Recipient
• Multiple NATS/NYCO Competition Laureate
• Western University Board of Governor's Award Recipient

Notable Engagements

• Guest instructor at Singers Theatre, Eastwood Collegiate, Rockway Mennonite Collegiate
• Performance credits include Pamina in Die Zauberflöte, Fiordiligi in Così fan tutte, and multiple Bach and Mozart oratorio roles