Hi, I'm Brian Hayes, a passionate composer and musician currently based in Ithaca, New York. I specialize in composition, orchestration, and piano performance, and I've had the opportunity to write and transcribe pieces for various ensembles at Ithaca College. My musical journey has been enriched by learning from some incredible mentors and performing my compositions in vibrant cultural settings. I am deeply dedicated to creating meaningful and stirring music, whether it's for piano quintets or contemporary ensembles. I enjoy collaborating with talented musicians and continuously honing my craft through study and performance. Music is not only my profession but my favorite way to connect with others and express the stories that inspire me.

Brian Hayes

Hi, I'm Brian Hayes, a passionate composer and musician currently based in Ithaca, New York. I specialize in composition, orchestration, and piano performance, and I've had the opportunity to write and transcribe pieces for various ensembles at Ithaca College. My musical journey has been enriched by learning from some incredible mentors and performing my compositions in vibrant cultural settings. I am deeply dedicated to creating meaningful and stirring music, whether it's for piano quintets or contemporary ensembles. I enjoy collaborating with talented musicians and continuously honing my craft through study and performance. Music is not only my profession but my favorite way to connect with others and express the stories that inspire me.

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Hi, I’m Brian Hayes, a passionate composer and musician currently based in Ithaca, New York. I specialize in composition, orchestration, and piano performance, and I’ve had the opportunity to write and transcribe pieces for various ensembles at Ithaca College. My musical journey has been enriched by learning from some incredible mentors and performing my compositions in vibrant cultural settings.

I am deeply dedicated to creating meaningful and stirring music, whether it’s for piano quintets or contemporary ensembles. I enjoy collaborating with talented musicians and continuously honing my craft through study and performance. Music is not only my profession but my favorite way to connect with others and express the stories that inspire me.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Shift Supervisor at Starbucks
December 31, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Upholding excellence in customer service, leading a team, tracking inventory and shipments, repairing malfunctioning equipment, depositing cash tender.
Union Committee at Starbucks Workers United
December 31, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Leading union campaigns, organizing informative events, coordinated actions with both union committee and the districts union representatives.

Education

A.A. at Montgomery County Community College
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024
High School Diploma at North Penn High School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
B.M. In Composition at Ithaca College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2027
A.A. in Music at Montgomery County Community College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Summa Cum Laude
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Dean's List
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Excellence in Liberal Arts
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Japanese National Honor Society
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Excellence in Liberal Arts
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Dean's List
January 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Summa Cum Laude
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services