When John Hendrix accepted a teaching position at Shorewood High School that included vocal jazz he had already been directing choirs for 20 years. Having no jazz experience in his background, he needed to become a student again. After a couple of “awkward” years, his jazz choir began to “hold its own”, and then became competent, competitive and reputable. (Of course, it was the teacher who was growing). John has enjoyed a career that includes church music, secondary music education (public and private) in Minnesota and Washington, and serving as an associate conductor with the Seattle Children’s Chorus.