Praised by the Cleveland Plain Dealer as “musically outstanding and visually delightful,” Michelle Humphreys has established herself as a dynamic presence in the early music and modern percussion scenes. Her performance credits include serving as Principal Percussionist with Opera Lafayette and Principal Timpanist with the National Cathedral Baroque Orchestra. Humphreys performs regularly with renowned ensembles such as Boston Early Music Festival, Tempesta di Mare, Washington Bach Consort, and The Thirteen. Recent performing highlights include collaborations with Three Notch’d Road, and Oregon Bach Festival. She is known for her ability to make “the intent of the music come to life” (Broadway World), whether performing centuries-old compositions or premiering new works.
As a recording artist, Humphreys can be heard on seven opera recordings for the Naxos label with Opera Lafayette, and has contributed to multiple albums with Tempesta di Mare, including the critically acclaimed “Telemann – The Concerti-En-Suite” (Chandos, 2019). Beyond her performance career, Humphreys is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of percussionists. She serves as an Associate Professor of Percussion at Towson University and serves on the University Pedagogy Committee of the Percussive Arts Society and is a member of the Vic Firth Education Team.