I’m Hailey McGann, a versatile composer, conductor, and musician currently pursuing a Master’s in Screen Scoring at NYU. I’m deeply passionate about education in marching arts and flute instruction, and I enjoy collaborating across pit orchestras, classical conducting, and ensemble leadership. I love creating original music for premieres and commissions, arranging and orchestrating for varied ensembles, and assisting in song production. I’m comfortable in classical, jazz, and salsa settings, and I’m eager to learn, grow, and contribute in every task I’m given. I have experience leading ensembles, arranging and premiering new works, and teaching both one-on-one and in group settings. My background spans performance across wind ensembles, symphony orchestras, and salsa ensembles, as well as hands-on production work. I’m committed to bringing energy, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit to every project.

Hailey McGann

I’m Hailey McGann, a versatile composer, conductor, and musician currently pursuing a Master’s in Screen Scoring at NYU. I’m deeply passionate about education in marching arts and flute instruction, and I enjoy collaborating across pit orchestras, classical conducting, and ensemble leadership. I love creating original music for premieres and commissions, arranging and orchestrating for varied ensembles, and assisting in song production. I’m comfortable in classical, jazz, and salsa settings, and I’m eager to learn, grow, and contribute in every task I’m given. I have experience leading ensembles, arranging and premiering new works, and teaching both one-on-one and in group settings. My background spans performance across wind ensembles, symphony orchestras, and salsa ensembles, as well as hands-on production work. I’m committed to bringing energy, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit to every project.

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I’m Hailey McGann, a versatile composer, conductor, and musician currently pursuing a Master’s in Screen Scoring at NYU. I’m deeply passionate about education in marching arts and flute instruction, and I enjoy collaborating across pit orchestras, classical conducting, and ensemble leadership. I love creating original music for premieres and commissions, arranging and orchestrating for varied ensembles, and assisting in song production. I’m comfortable in classical, jazz, and salsa settings, and I’m eager to learn, grow, and contribute in every task I’m given.

I have experience leading ensembles, arranging and premiering new works, and teaching both one-on-one and in group settings. My background spans performance across wind ensembles, symphony orchestras, and salsa ensembles, as well as hands-on production work. I’m committed to bringing energy, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual marching instructor and student conducting clinician at Wellington Community High School
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Led visual marching instruction and provided conducting mentorship for student ensembles.
Visual marching instructor and student conducting clinician at Park Vista Community High School
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Instructed marching visuals and provided conducting guidance.
Visual marching instructor and student conducting clinician at Atlantic Community High School
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Instructed marching visuals and conducted ensembles.
Flute lesson instructor at Wellington Community High School
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Private flute instruction to students; progress tracking and curriculum planning.
Private instruction at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
One-on-one flute instruction for a range of students; 2020–2025.
Artist string arranger and production assistant at Hoot Wisdom Recordings
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Arranging strings and providing production assistance for recordings.
Commissioned flute solo and premiere at Hoot Wisdom Recordings / Independent
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Commissioned flute solo and premiere performance.
Commissioned dance piece and premiere at Hoot Wisdom Recordings / Independent
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Commissioned dance piece and premiere collaboration.
Pit Orchestra Conductor at Florida Atlantic University Department of Theatre and Dance
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Conductor for FAU’s production of 1776; theatre and dance department collaboration.
Drum Major at Florida Atlantic University Marching Band
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Drum Major; leadership and rehearsal coordination.
Drum Major at Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Drum Major for the 2024 season.
Call-on pep band(s) director at Florida Atlantic University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Director of call-on pep bands; leadership and coordination.
Shift Lead/Manager at Whit’s Frozen Custard (Delray, Boca Raton, and West Boca)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Shift lead/manager responsibilities; team supervision.
Employee at Ace Hardware of Wellington
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
General duties and customer service.
Conducting Representative, Collegiate Marching Representative at Silent Command LLC
January 1, 2025 - Present
Conducting representative and collegiate marching liaison.
Design Staff/Composer/Arranger at First Chair Design (under Silent Command LLC)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Design, composition, and arrangement work for marching and production projects.

Education

Bachelor of Commercial Music Composition at Florida Atlantic University
August 14, 2021 - May 14, 2025
graduated with honors (cum laude)
Masters in screen scoring and music theory at New York University
September 4, 2025 - May 28, 2027
current masters student
High School Diploma at Wellington Community High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music Composition at Florida Atlantic University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Master of Music in Screen Scoring at New York University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027

Qualifications

Eric Shaw Composition Contest - Honorable Mention
January 1, 2025 - February 8, 2026
Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
FAU College of Arts and Letters Scholarships (Performance Based)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Michael and Jane Zager Excellence in Commercial Music Scholarship
January 1, 2025 - February 8, 2026
MPAP Graduate Screen Scoring Scholarship (Sorel Film Music Scholarship)
January 1, 2026 - February 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other