Lee Hinkle is a percussionist and baritone vocalist whose percussion playing has been called “rock-steady” by the Washington Post.  Lee holds degrees in percussion from the University of South Florida, summa cum laude and the University of Maryland where he is currently finishing his Doctorate of Musical Arts.  Lee’s notable performances have included the National Symphony Orchestra and the Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra as well as tours with Bebe Neuwirth, Bernadette Peters, and the American Wind Symphony Orchestra.  With several CDs to his credit, Lee’s recordings can be heard on the Capstone Records, Town Hall Records, and C. F. Peter’s Corporation labels.  An active percussion recitalist, Lee’s performances have included the University of Maryland, University of South Florida, Virginia Commonwealth University, the Arts Club of Washington, and the MD / DE Day of Percussion.  Lee is a Lecturer of Percussion at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD.