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Dionne James Hendricks

Dionne James Hendricks

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.

Professional Experience

  • Regional
  • Concerts/Cabaret
  • Education

Regions

  • NYC/Tri-State Area
  • Boston/New England

Interested in touring?

  • Yes

Hireable as

  • Theatrical Composer (Music only)
  • Music Director/Conductor (Pianist)
  • Music Director/Conductor (Not Pianist)
  • Vocal Director and/or Choral Prep
  • Music Assistant
  • Orchestrator
  • Vocal Arranger
  • Dance Arranger
  • Incidental Music Composer/Arranger
  • Music Copyist
  • Music Transcriber
  • Pit Musician (Keyboards)
  • Classroom music teacher at an educational institution
  • Actor-Musician
  • Other

My Primary Instrument

  • Keys

My Instruments

  • Accordion
  • Piano
  • Synth - keyboards

Software

  • Ableton
  • Finale
  • Logic
  • MainStage
  • Pro-Tools
  • Other

Affiliations

  • ACTORS EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA)
  • THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS (AFM)
  • ASCAP
  • THE DRAMATISTS GUILD

Pronouns

  • He/Him