About Wendy

Wendy Hymes is known to exert definitive interpretations of standard repertoire from the Baroque era to living composers. A passionate advocate for intercultural music, especially non-European composers from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, she performs with and directs the Intercultural Music Initiative Chamber Players, a mixed ensemble dedicated to performing music by diverse composers.

Dr. Wendy Hymes is a consummate flute artist whose captivating performances of diverse repertoire create truly special occasions through showcasing works by underrepresented composers with a unique focus on African composers for the flute.


Katherine Kemler, Charles and Mary Barré Alumni Professor of Flute, Louisiana State University
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