Christopher Markgraf is a bass from Midland, Texas, currently earning his bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance and Music Education at Texas Tech University under the instruction of Dr. Rebecca Hays. Coming up, Christopher will be performing as Superintendent Budd in Albert Herring. In recent years, he has done chorus work in La Clemenza di Tito, Die Fledermaus, and most recently L’Esilir D’Amore. In the spring of 2023, Christopher performed the role Commendatore in Don Giovanni. In addition, he has performed the roles of Bartolo and Antonio in Le Nozze Di Figaro, and Sarastro from Die Zauberflöte. He also performed the bass solo from Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. Christopher is a current scholarship singer in various ensembles in Lubbock, and also a member of the Texas Tech University Choir. Upon earning his degrees, Christopher intends to perform opera or teach voice.
You can find Christopher’s 2023 Romantic Music Competition vocal performance here.