This program provides young male voices an opportunity to perform in a mixed voice SATB group with our advanced young women singers. This ensemble will provide an excellent transitional opportunity for advanced choristers who are considering continuing with their vocal talents into the college level. Singers are allowed to continue in this program through age 20. High school girls are also required to be a part of Arioso. Boys are provided with one half hour of specialized instruction designed for the maturing male voice. This program is directed by John Hendrix and is available only at our Shoreline Site.

John Hendrix has been the director of Camerata since 1999, when the newly formed group was called the Chamber Singers.  He has worked in both public and private music education, as well as church music for over 30 years.  Currently, John teaches choral music at Shorewood High School in Shoreline, Washington, and is the choir director at Grace Lutheran Church in Lynnwood, Washington.  Under his direction, his choirs have received national recognition, having been invited to perform at a variety of concerts, festivals, and competitions, where they have consistently received top ratings.  John is also a vocalist and has had the opportunity to sing under many conductors and teachers who have had a profound influence, including Robert Shaw, Eric Ericson, Dale Warland, Paul Salumonivich, and Weston Noble.  John has served as Repertoire and Standards Chair for both Community Choirs and Jazz Choirs for the American Choral Directors Association in Washington State.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Seattle Pacific University, and a Master’s Degree in Choral Conducting from Western Washington University.