Jami Hockensmith

Principal Timpani

Joined
March 2018

Education
B.M.E. Western Illinois University

Profession
Music Teacher and Performer

Hometown
Villa Park, IL

About Jami
Jami Hockensmith (he/him/his) is a Chicago-based percussionist and music teacher. His favorite composers include Beethoven, Mahler, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky to name a few. One of his favorite symphonies of all time is Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “The Resurrection” in c minor. He even has part of the piece as a tattoo! Jami is also an avid crossfit athlete and enjoys spending his free time with family, working out (sometimes both), or hanging out with his roommates Ari and Penny (Ari’s dog). He has lived in Chicago for 3 years but often commutes to the suburbs for both work and family.