Emory Hensley is a freelance performer and educator currently residing in College Park, Maryland. His love for chamber music has led him to work with a variety of composers and performers.

He is a founding member of 10-can percussion, a contemporary percussion group committed to the performance of new and classic works for percussion. The group is currently in residence at Mars Hill University where they regularly offer masterclasses and performances. Emory also performs with Balance Campaign, a chamber music group dedicated to discovering and showcasing modern works in the Washington, D.C., area. The group has been the ensemble in residence at The University of Maryland-Baltimore, as well as District New Music Coalition.

As an educator, Hensley offers a wide range of experiences. He is currently on faculty at the International School of Music in Bethesda, Maryland. Previously, he served as an elementary school teacher for Buncombe County Schools in North Carolina, teaching music students from kindergarten through fifth grade. With a strong background in marching percussion, Hensley has been on the instructional staff for award winning ensembles in both the Drum Corps Associates and Winterguard International competitive circuits.

Hensley received his Master of Music degree in percussion performance from The University of Tennessee under Dr. Andrew Bliss and Keith Brown, and his bachelor’s degree in music education from Mars Hill University under Dr. Brian Tinkel. Hensley is an artist with Innovative Percussion, and a member of the Percussive Arts Society.