University Of Mobile: World-Renowned Operatic Tenor Joins Alabama School Of The Arts

Mobile AL

28 July, 2022

1:05 AM

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Press release from the University of Mobile: July 27, 2022 MOBILE, Ala. – The newly appointed assistant professor of music comes to the Christ-centered university having recently received the Doctor of Musical Arts in vocal performance with a minor in vocal pedagogy from Louisiana State University. "We are thrilled to have Dr. Michael Hendrick join the voice faculty at the University of Mobile. He brings a wealth of experience from an illustrious career, and I cannot wait for our students to benefit from his knowledge and wisdom of not just singing, but also the business of singing," said Dr. Lori Guy, chair of graduate studies in the Alabama School of the Arts (ASOTA). "I look forward to meeting the students I will be teaching, and working with them to help them to continue to find their voices and increase their love of singing," Hendrick said. Among many recognitions throughout his career, Hendrick was honored at the Kennedy Center as Washington National Opera's Artist of the Year in 2001 for his portrayal of Lennie in "Of Mice and Men," a role he most recently portrayed in 2016 at Manitoba Opera in Winnipeg, Canada. He made his Metropolitan Opera debut in New York City as Menelas in Die Ägyptische Helena, and his repertoire ranges from the title role in Lohengrin at Kolobov Novaya Theater in Moscow, Russia, to his portrayals as Don José in Carmen at New York City Opera, in La Coruña, Spain, and in Santander, Spain. Dr. Kathryn Hedlund, director of vocal studies, said Hendrick brings a unique wealth of knowledge and experience. "Along with his expertise, he brings a strong Christian faith and character, and will contribute beautifully to our culture here at UM," she said. This press release was produced by the University of Mobile. The views expressed here are the author's own.