Taylor Hendricks

Taylor was born and raised in North Pole, Alaska to a musical family of pianists and organists. At an early age, she started singing in her church, eventually joining her elementary school and middle school choir’s. During her High School years, Taylor made a deeper commitment to music and advanced quickly under the direction of Bruce Hanson. She participated in the Allstate Music Festival in the mixed choir and as a first chair candidate her last two years in high school. At the Solo and Ensemble Competition, she won a command performance for the aria “O mio babbino caro” by Puccini. Taylor also landed the lead role for “Rock of Ages” during her senior year of high school at NPHS. She was also the 2019 FSO Concerto Competition winner for Category C.

At UAF, Taylor participates in Dr. Jaunelle Celaire’s Opera Workshop gaining valuable operatic experience. She is currently preparing her Junior Recital under the direction of Dr. Celaire and Dr. Lorna Eder. After her undergraduate studies are complete, she hopes to pursue a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance. Rock climbing, cooking, and eating sushi are some of her favorite pastimes.