I'm a professional musician with 25 years of experience performing at major venues around the world, including the Sydney Opera House and the Royal Albert Hall. I've recorded certified gold and platinum-selling albums and currently work as a producer, arranger (specializing in orchestral and vocal arrangements), and as a live performer as a singing pianist. I collaborate extensively as the lead arranger for The Ten Tenors, arranging songs for live shows, albums, media appearances, and social media, with a focus on vocals, orchestra, synth programming, and a versatile live band. I also teach music, present on industry topics, and continue performing as a versatile independent artist.

Craig Hendry

I'm a professional musician with 25 years of experience performing at major venues around the world, including the Sydney Opera House and the Royal Albert Hall. I've recorded certified gold and platinum-selling albums and currently work as a producer, arranger (specializing in orchestral and vocal arrangements), and as a live performer as a singing pianist. I collaborate extensively as the lead arranger for The Ten Tenors, arranging songs for live shows, albums, media appearances, and social media, with a focus on vocals, orchestra, synth programming, and a versatile live band. I also teach music, present on industry topics, and continue performing as a versatile independent artist.

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I’m a professional musician with 25 years of experience performing at major venues around the world, including the Sydney Opera House and the Royal Albert Hall. I’ve recorded certified gold and platinum-selling albums and currently work as a producer, arranger (specializing in orchestral and vocal arrangements), and as a live performer as a singing pianist.

I collaborate extensively as the lead arranger for The Ten Tenors, arranging songs for live shows, albums, media appearances, and social media, with a focus on vocals, orchestra, synth programming, and a versatile live band. I also teach music, present on industry topics, and continue performing as a versatile independent artist.

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Language

German
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Arranger at The Ten Tenors
January 1, 2000 - Present
Lead arranger for the latest 'The Highwaymen' tour (2022); arranged over 100 songs for live shows, albums, media appearances, and social media; instrumentation includes vocals, orchestra, synth programming, and the live show band.
Music Teacher at The Musician’s Learning Center
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Part-time and substitute instructor; teach piano, voice, and guitar (one-on-one and group lessons); oversaw students' progress with the Musical Ladder System and ensured performance pieces for bi-annual recitals.
Presenter at Synthplex
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Delivered the presentation 'Finding Your Sound: Working Both Sides of the Mic' with co-host Jamie Lee Wilson, with an emphasis on vocal production techniques for both singers and producers alike.
Independent Contractor at (self-employed)
January 1, 2009 - Present
Live performer - predominantly as a pianist and vocalist, having performed at over 100 venues around the US, with a focus on dueling pianos; Arranger - arranged songs for a multitude of formats, including symphony orchestras, cruise ship house bands, rock bands, jazz bands, and vocal ensembles; Producer - worked as a co-producer with The Ten Tenors, and produced albums for Luke Kennedy (runner up on The Voice Australia) and ARIA; Studio musician - recorded for various artists on piano, guitar, bass guitar, and vocals.
Music Director & Producer at ARIA
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2020
Oversaw the creation of live shows of various formats (touring theater productions, galas, cruise ships, and private functions), including music calls, staging, lighting, and audio; Arranged every song for the group and created all necessary programming (synths, software instruments, post-production); Vocalist - was one of four vocalists; Pianist - accompanied the group in conjunction with backing tracks.
Pianist/Vocalist at Louie Louie’s Piano Bar
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
High-energy, request-driven, interactive shows, four nights per week, learning hundreds of cover songs; Would often perform on backline as needed, specifically bass and drums.
Music Director at The Ten Tenors
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Oversaw development of repertoire for touring shows; Conducted rehearsals, and in conjunction with management, was responsible for ongoing quality control over the course of tours; Arranged songs for the 10-part vocal ensemble, including rhythm section, orchestra, synths, and programming; Produced vocal sessions for album recordings, and co-produced entire albums; Served as mentor for singers wanting tuition in audio production, with a focus on programming, arranging, and recording techniques, and oversaw study program for members pursuing Masters in Music at the Queensland University of Technology.
Vocalist at The Ten Tenors
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009
Performed full theatre shows at music venues with up to 10,000 seat capacities in 25 countries around the world, often 8 shows per week, 10 months of the year; Conducted interviews with media including print, radio, and television.
Keyboard Player at The Ten Tenors
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Performed live on stage in backing band for the vocal group; Developed sound design to duplicate studio recordings for a live show format; Extensive MIDI programming for backing tracks, click tracks, cues etc.

Education

Bachelor of Music Technology (course work) at Queensland Conservatorium of Music
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education