“Opera, Outreach & Opportunity: Elias Hendricks’ Journey to Vox Academy

In this inspiring interview, Phaith sits down with Elias Hendricks, the President and Founder of Vox Academy—a nonprofit organization transforming education through equity, arts, and student voice. Elias shares his powerful journey from the opera stages of Europe to the classrooms of underserved communities here at home. As a world-traveled professional opera singer and founder of the international classic soul ensemble Vox Futura, Elias opens up about his passion for music, the importance of arts in education, and how Vox Academy is empowering the next generation through culturally responsive programming. Don’t miss this dynamic conversation on music, mission, and regional arts leadership.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 Vox Academy: Introduction, Mission and Impact
03:13 Elias Hendricks: A Journey Through Music and Travel
07:45 Vocal Training: Myths and Realities
10:53 Nurturing Confidence in Young Performers
14:49 Bridging Gaps in the Arts Community
17:51 The Impact of Vox Academy
21:17 The Euphoria of Performance
26:35 Future Aspirations: Vox Academy and Beyond