Sam Henderson

Tenor · He/They

3 years with Ars Nova Singers

Once Sam Henderson joined their first choir – the then Conspirare Children’s Choir – at age 8, a lifelong passion for choral artistry was sparked. He grew up singing nearly everywhere he went, from community groups to youth bands to state-level high school programs, from his hometown of Austin, Texas to Hawaii and Carnegie Hall in New York. Sam enrolled at Southern Methodist University in 2014 to pursue two Bachelor of Music degrees in Vocal Performance and Composition. While there, they composed a 16-part choral piece performed by the SMU Chorale, started an a cappella group, worked his first choral ringer position, and even provided vocal percussion for Shabbat services at a local synagogue.

After graduating in 2018, Sam worked his first full-time job as Office Manager for the Grammy-award-winning Conspirare, the start to an uplifting career working a number of office administration positions with nonprofit organizations that has lasted up to the present day. He moved to Colorado in 2020 to pursue a Masters degree in Composition at CU Boulder with a primary focus on writing choral pieces, including a submission to the 2021 King’s Singers New Music Prize that won a prestigious Jury Commendation and a commission from the CU Boulder Chamber Singers. In 2022, shortly after graduation, he picked up paid singer positions at the Boulder Chorale, the Orpheus Pagan Chamber Choir, and the Boulder Philharmonic Chorus. In January 2023, he started his professional journey with Ars Nova Singers. ANS premiered Sam’s piece “Moonswept” (formerly known as “Quarantine Bagatelle #1”) in 2024.

Sam enjoys life with his spouse Caitlyn and their two cats, Freddie and Mochi. He currently spends his leisure time listening to tons of new music every week, going to the movies, moongazing, attending concerts, and traveling when they can.

For more of their musical ventures, visit samchenderson.com.