Album DescriptionPatricia began studying the piano at the age of 6. She graduated with a BA in Music from the University of Rhode Island. After returning to the metropolitan area Patricia continued to perform in collaborative concerts with other NY/NJ musicians. Ms. Hendrix has presented her own solo recitals performing in small venues of Carnegie Hall, Steinway Gallery, The Pease Library and many others. Patricia was recipient of the Lincoln Center Student Award and Honorable Mention in the American College of Musicians Recording Competition. She has studied with many prestigious teachers including Dorothy Schroth, Dr. Donald Rankin, Ruth Ryan, and duet coaching under Grace Castegnetta. In the fall of 2003 Patricia premiered composer Caroline Newman?s "3 Preludes" at NYU?s Frederick Loewe Theatre. Presently Patricia teaches privately and is organist/ accompanist for the Newfoundland Methodist Church. Ms. Hendrix is active in The Professional Music Teachers Guild of New Jersey as a Board member, Competition Chairperson and was past President from 2000-2002. She lives and teaches in West Milford, New Jersey with her husband Steve and two sons Jesse and Keith.