Professor of Flute & International Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha
Instruments: Flute and Piccolo
Location: Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Position: Professor of Flute and International Studies, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Professional Service: Collegiate Masterclass Competition Chair, National Flute Association
Performing Artist: Sankyo Flutes and Hernandez Flutes
Education: University of Texas at Austin
About Christine Erlander Beard
Described by Flute Focus as “…having shattered any notions that the piccolo might be lacking in deep, expressive powers,” Christine Erlander Beard enjoys an active career as an international soloist, chamber artist and teacher throughout North and South America and Europe. Noted for “…not only having a beautiful tone and phrasing, but the capacity to reveal the deep soul of a composition” (Martin Rokeach, composer), Beard has appeared as a concerto soloist with orchestras in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Italy, Russia, and the USA, and in 2019 she was named the Second-Place winner in the American Prize competition’s Professional Soloist Division. Passionate about working with composers, Christie strives to showcase expressive music for flute and piccolo, as well as promoting music by living composers, underrepresented composers, and music with social justice themes. Her project, The #flutistactivist initiative, is an ongoing endeavor to commission new works with social justice themes and present them in workshop-recital formats that aim to educate audiences about how and where to get involved rather than simply being passive listeners. The 2025 recipient of the Global Flute “Flute Advocate” Award, she serves as the Collegiate Masterclass Competition Chair for the National Flute Association and is a performing artist for both Sankyo Flutes and Hernandez Flutes. A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Beard is the Professor of Flute and International Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha where she teaches flute, piccolo, chamber music, music business, and contemporary music literature. christiebeard.net
Charleston International Music Competition Teacher Partner
Christine Erlander Beard is featured in the official Charleston International Music Competition Teacher Directory as part of the CIMC Teacher Partner Program.