MUSE • Musicians United for Social Equity

Biography

Hailing from Binghamton, New York, Dionne Hendricks is a talented keyboardist, arranger, orchestrator, conductor, and music director. Formally studying piano from early childhood up until the end of high school, Hendricks has received top-tier mentorship, guidance, and education as a student at the Berklee College of Music. Studying with professors such as Kevin Harris, Julius Williams, Eric Stern, George Monseur, Carmen Moral, Tiffany Chang, and many others. Growing a deep understanding/appreciation for American musical culture and tradition, and constantly using said tradition as the basis for his writing and performance. As a professional musician, Hendricks has performed as a solo pianist in a myriad of different settings, as background music in malls, accompaniment in cabarets, late-night jazz gigs, and last-minute stand-ins at recording sessions. He has found the most success, however, as a Music Director and for theater. Hendricks has served on numerous productions as Music Director (both in-person and virutal) and several others as associate/assistant MD or musician.