Hayes School of Music

Apprentice

Alexi Hummings

Alexi Hummings is a jazz vibraphonist, classical percussionist and marching band instructor. Alexi grew up in Raleigh, NC marching in the WGI group Alchemy Independent Percussion and playing with the Triangle Youth Brass Bands and Percussion Ensemble and they are currently pursuing an undergraduate degree majoring in Instrumental Music Performance - Percussion studying under Rob Falvo, Diana Loomer, Rick Dilling and Brady Spitz. 
During their time at the Hayes School of Music, Alexi has performed as a soloist with the Appalachian State Symphony Band, Percussion Ensemble, Steely Pan Steel Band, and Jazz Ensemble as well as playing in chamber groups such as the Paradigm Percussion Quartet and App State Jazz Combos. Alexi’s interests also include free improvisation, jazz improvisation, hand drumming and collaborating with Music Industry students in the recording studio. Recently, Alexi has enjoyed teaching percussion at Newton-Conover High school and schools in the Raleigh area with a focus on cultivating students' passion for music, storytelling and performance through developing technique and musical sensitivity.