Christopher J. Hayes
Thomasville
Summary
Experienced music educator and conductor specializing in band direction, low brass instruction, arranging, and ensemble leadership at multiple educational levels. Proven success in building top-notch music programs, improving student musicianship, and earning recognition for marching and concert ensembles. Skilled at inspiring a love for music in students while upholding high performance standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Bands
North Carolina A&T State University
08.2024 - Current
- Direct University Concert Band and support Marching Band through arrangement and instruction
- Lead Low Brass Studio, Trombone Choir, and Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble
- Manage logistics, repairs, and sectional coordination
Applied Low Brass Instructor
Guilford College
08.2021 - Current
- Provide one-on-one instruction for low brass; successfully coached students to senior recitals
Private Trombone Instructor
Community Music School at UNC School of the Arts
03.2019 - 07.2024
- Coached students into All-District and All-State ensembles
Band Director
Western Guilford Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Directed grades 6–8 band program, including drumline and concert ensembles
- Consistently placed students in All-County Band
Applied Low Brass Instructor
Virginia State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered individualized instruction for trombone and euphonium students
Band Director
James Martin Middle School
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Coached students into All-District and All-State ensembles
Director of Bands
James B. Dudley High School
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Led award-winning marching and concert programs
- Hosted multiple successful indoor/outdoor band competitions
Director of Bands
Hillside High School
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Led award-winning marching and concert programs
- Hosted multiple successful indoor/outdoor band competitions
Director of Bands
Thomasville High School
08.2007 - 06.2012
- Led award-winning marching and concert programs
- Hosted multiple successful indoor/outdoor band competitions
Education
Master of Music - Trombone Performance
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston-Salem, NCBachelor of Science - Music Education
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Conducting & Ensemble Leadership
- Music Arranging & Show Planning
- Low Brass Pedagogy
- Instrument Logistics & Repair
- Finale Software
- Recruitment & Student Development
Certification
North Carolina Professional Educator’s License, Music K-12
Accomplishments
- 1st Place – Class AAA NC State Marching Band Championship (2016)
- 3rd Place – Nationals Class AAA (2015)
Timeline
Assistant Director of Bands
North Carolina A&T State University
08.2024 - Current
Applied Low Brass Instructor
Virginia State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Applied Low Brass Instructor
Guilford College
08.2021 - Current
Band Director
Western Guilford Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2024
Band Director
James Martin Middle School
08.2020 - 07.2021
Private Trombone Instructor
Community Music School at UNC School of the Arts
03.2019 - 07.2024
Director of Bands
James B. Dudley High School
02.2015 - 06.2018
Director of Bands
Hillside High School
08.2012 - 01.2015
Director of Bands
Thomasville High School
08.2007 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
North Carolina A&T State University
Master of Music - Trombone Performance
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
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