Forrest Bunter
Teacher: Voice
Forrest Bunter, from Neosho, Missouri, holds an MM in Voice Performance and
Pedagogy from University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a BA in Voice from
Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri.
As a singer, Forrest brings the drama to the stage and concert hall with his expressive voice. Establishing his presence
as a comic and versatile performer, he currently sings with the North Carolina Opera Chorus joining them for their 2021/2022 season in La bohème and Die Zauberflöte. In addition to stage productions, Forrest has a special interest in choral repertoire. Singing with the Chancel Choir at First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, Forrest has continued to grow his knowledge of sacred choral works including performances as the baritone soloist for Fauré’s Requiem and Handel’s Messiah. As a Choral Scholar with Bach Akademie Charlotte, Forrest joined the early music ensemble’s 2021/2022 season for their “Florilegium at 400” concert with performances of choral motets from the 17th century.
Honing his stage craft, Forrest has performed with theater and opera companies including North Carolina Opera, UNCG Opera Theatre, Greensboro Opera, Missouri Southern Theatre, Heartland Opera Theatre, Ozark Family Opera Company, Joplin Little Theatre, and Cherokee County Arts Association. Encompassing a wide range of genres, notable roles include Charles Condomine (Blithe Spirit), Warden Frank (Die Fledermaus), Gianni Schicchi (Gianni Schicchi), Mr. Cox (Cox and Box), Tony Brockhurst (The Boyfriend), Mack the Knife (The Threepenny Opera), and Mr. Feldzig (The Drowsy Chaperone).
As a teacher, Forrest focuses on supporting the individual goals of each student while providing a foundation in healthy voice technique. Creating a supportive space to learn allows students to discover new confidence in their singing and performance capabilities. In this way, students are able to use their unique voices to enjoy music-making no matter the style or genre for years to come.
