Scotty Horey (B.A., M.M.A., D.M.A.) (USA) is a widely internationally respected solo percussionist, drummer, teacher, health and wellness advocate, and coordinator of cultural exchange. Formerly based in Minneapolis, MN, USA, since 2022, he proudly serves as faculty and staff at the Music School of Delaware while maintaining his work as a solo artist, clinician, and freelance drummer/percussionist.

This year, he is the winner of the 2025 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Class of Liberal Arts and Sciences Emerging Alumni Award.

From 2020-2022, he lived in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico where he held the position of full professor of percussion at the famous Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas, the top percussion school of Mexico.

From 2012-2020, he served as both principal percussionist of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra, and Lecturer of Percussion at the University of Minnesota, Morris.

From 2009-present, he has been a featured solo artist and clinician in over 100 universities and international music festivals throughout the United States, Europe, and Latin America.

His strongest passions include contemporary-classical music, progressive rock/jazz fusion, health and wellness, mindfulness, and cultural exchange between the United States and Latin America. Scotty’s primary musical instruments are the marimba and the drumset.