BRANDON HENDRICKSON, BARITONE

American baritone Brandon Hendrickson is an active performer on the opera, concert, and recital stages. Hailed for his “mellifluous” and “beautiful baritone,” Hendrickson has interpreted opera and recital repertoire on domestic and international stages. After studying at Simpson College (BME), Brandon continued his academic studies at Louisiana State University (MM and DMA in Vocal Performance). While at LSU, Hendrickson came to national attention as a regional finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.

In addition to his key role performances on the opera stage, Hendrickson has sung with major national orchestras, including the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, New Orleans Symphony Orchestra, and Louisiana Sinfonietta. He has also been featured at the Piccolo Spoleto Music Festival.

Dr. Hendrickson serves on the faculty of the Louisiana State University School of Music, where he teaches Applied Voice, Vocal Pedagogy, Song Literature, and Lyric Diction. He also co-directs the national award–winning University of South Dakota USD Opera.