The passion and expressive qualities of violinist Tami Lee Hughes are marked by her success as a premier solo artist. Her career has taken her across the United States, appearing as soloist with the National, Monroe, Mississippi, and Pontiac-Oakland Symphony Orchestras among others. Dr. Hughes has appeared in recital in Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, and Louisiana, and has performed as part of the Ann Arbor Chamber Fest, Natchez Festival of Music, and a tribute concert to composer Judith Zaimont, broadcast on National Public Radio. She has also performed as member of the Rocky Mountain Orchestra, Aspen Music Festival Opera Orchestra, and Emerald Sinfonietta.
In addition to performing, Dr. Hughes is an active teacher and advocate for music outreach. She is Assistant Professor of Violin at the University of Kansas and has taught at Marygrove College, Interlochen, and the Ann Arbor School School for Performing Arts. She also performs outreach programs in public schools, rendering concerts and serving as guest clinician in institutions across the country.
A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Dr. Hughes received a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Minnesota, and Master's and Doctorate degrees from the University of Michigan. Teachers include Sally O'Reilly, Camilla Wicks, and Paul Kantor.
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