"Melodie Henderson is a visionary, a master conductor and pedagogue.  Her bright intellect, engaging musicianship, and passion for developing young artists is without peer."
- Dr. Stan Engebretson, Director of Choral Studies, GMU and Artistic Director, The National Philharmonic Chorale
"I would recommend the conducting workshops to anyone who wants to improve on their choral conducting. This class not only changed me as a conductor, but it also changed me in my choral musicianship as a whole. Mrs. Henderson is a knowledgable conductor who works with you on whatever level you are and takes you to a level you didn't think was possible in such a short amount of time!"
- Bella Thurgood, Online Conducting Workshop participant
I truly improved as a conductor. Melodie's class prepared me for more success in my college conducting, and gave me a head start on learning how to conduct. I use the conducting skills that I learned from the D.C. al Fine conducting seminar on a regular basis for my career as a music educator and church music director. I highly recommend participating in D.C. al Fine!
- Julia Stubbs,
Seminar Track participant
"I initially joined the seminar because I was really wanting an opportunity to learn how to conduct an ensemble.  I also initially thought that my eventual college education would be more band based music education. This experience has made me fall back in love with choir singing and now choral conducting!  I'm now planning on continuing on in choral based music education."
- Sam Atkins,
Seminar Track participant
"She is a great musician - vocally, at the keyboard, and as a conductor... I would not hesitate to put her in the category of 'seasoned professional,' though she is still young, energetic, and 'hip.'"
- Dr. Paul Broomhead,
BYU School of Music
"This is the best choir I've ever sung in - and I went to All-VA Chorus last year!"
- Nathan Tepe,
Seminar Track participant
"Singing in Melodie's choirs in high school helped me find my passion for choral music, and her friendship and encouragement throughout college and as a new music teacher were invaluable.  She brings out the best in her students because she is dynamic, inspiring, and committed to your success."

- Laura Turner Miles, Former Student
"Just two years after the start of her teaching career, we began seeing her former students applying for the music ed program at BYU.  They came in a steady stream, one or two applicants per year while Melodie was teaching at Payson High.  My colleague and I would look at each other and say, 'Wow, another applicant from Payson; Mrs. Henderson and her teaching must be truly inspiring!'"
- Prof. Jean Applonie,
BYU School of Music