Woodrow Bynum was born in Arkansas in 1975 and began pursuing his musical education at The Interlochen Arts Academy before graduating suma cum laude from The University of Michigan. Following a residency at The Detroit Opera House, Bynum moved to New York City and studied at The Juilliard School and sang in the choir of Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue. As a professional singer, Bynum appears regularly in concert with orchestras and choirs alike. Recent solo appearances include Messiah with Dallas Bach Society, St. John Passion with St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, and at Boston Symphony Hall in Dixit Dominus (Handel) with Harry Christophers and The Handel & Haydn Society. He has also appeared as soloist in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and Mendelssohn Elijah. Known for his work as a choir and voice trainer, Bynum took up his post as Director of Music at The Cathedral of All Saints in 2007. Under his direction, the choir has made two recordings including a complete performance of Handel’s Messiah with period instrument orchestra, and Music for a Royal Occasion, including Mozart Coronation Mass and Handel Coronation Anthems. Bynum studied voice with Lorna Haywood, Rita Shane and Beverley Peck Johnson, and his other musical influences include Robert Glasgow, Gerre Hancock, and John Scott. In addition to his musical pursuits, Bynum is an avid birder.