Alumni

  • Darren Dailey (1998)

    Program of Study: MusicCurrent Residence: Fleming Island, FLCurrent Occupation: Artistic and Executive DirectorRecent performances, publications, awards: 2004 Democratic National Convention Guest Conductor 2008 Carnegie Hall Conducting Debut 2010 American Choral Director' Conference Guest Conductor (Northwest) 2010 Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center Conducting Debut 2011 Westminster Choir College Alumni CommitteeWhat did you value most about your graduate experience in the Hayes School of...
  • Pamela Bustos (1996)

    Program of Study: Master in Band DirectingCurrent Residence: Superior, WICurrent Occupation: Director of BandsRecent performances, publications, awards: Bachelor of Music - Instrumental Music Education ASU 1986 Master of Music - Band Directing ASU 1995 Doctorate of Music - Wind Band Conducting and Clarinet Performance 1997 I have been teaching for 25 years. I taught eight years as a middle school band director in the Boone area and the remaining years at the university level. I...
  • Daniel Lloyd (1995)

    Program of Study: Music Education and Music PerformanceCurrent Residence: Mooresville, NCCurrent Occupation: Director of BandsRecent performances, publications, awards: Teacher for 15 years Doctorate in Music Education nearly completeWhat did you value most about your graduate experience in the Hayes School of Music? The great faculty!
  • James Daugherty (1993)

    Program of Study: B.M.E. (1993) M.M.E. (1994)Current Residence: Lexington, NCCurrent Occupation: Director of BandsRecent performances, publications, awards: James G. Daugherty ("Mr. D") is currently in his nineteenth year as the band director and instructor of music theory at Central Davidson High School. In 1996, he was named "Teacher of the Year" at Central Davidson High School and in 1997 for the Davidson County Schools. Currently, Mr. Daugherty is the President of the North...
  • Byron Reece (1991)

    Program of Study: BMM, MMCurrent Residence: Raleigh, NCCurrent Occupation: General Music TeacherRecent performances, publications, awards: Past president HSM Alumni and Friends, ASU Marching Mountaineers, Cannon Music Camp, Orff Lvl 1, World Music Drumming Lvl1, ASU men's Glee Club, Silver Burdett Summer Music institute past 25 years.What did you value most about your graduate experience in the Hayes School of Music? The wonderful faculty!
  • Anthony Ammons (1989)

    Program of Study: Music EducationCurrent Residence: Hendersonville, NCCurrent Occupation: Band DirectorRecent performances, publications, awards: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification (2006) Rugby Middle School Teacher of the Year (1999-2000) NC Bandmasters Award Of Excellence (2003)What did you value most about your graduate experience in the Hayes School of Music? My graduate experience afforded me the opportunity to complete the entire program in one full...
  • Sarah Hall (1983)

    Program of Study: MusicCurrent Residence: Salisbury, NCCurrent Occupation: Visiting Assistant Professor of MusicRecent performances, publications, awards: Founder of Looking Glass Artists Center of Salisbury, Founder of Amadeus Youth Chorus of Salisbury, Founder of Salisbury School of Music, composed an opera performed by Opera Carolina and othersWhat did you value most about your graduate experience in the Hayes School of Music? Experience teaching as a graduate assistant
  • Kathy Weir (1983)

    Program of Study: Music EducationCurrent Residence: Bostic, NCCurrent Occupation: Band DirectorRecent performances, publications, awards: Have been teaching for 27 yearsWhat did you value most about your graduate experience in the Hayes School of Music? A quality education
  • Tom Petersen (1982)

    Program of Study: Music Ed/MACurrent Residence: Lexington, NCCurrent Occupation: Sales ManagerRecent performances, publications, awards: Music Director - "Steel Praisin'" a Christian Steel Drum OrchestraWhat did you value most about your graduate experience in the Hayes School of Music? Working with people that taught me so much as an undergraduate student.
  • Jay Jackson (1981)

    Program of Study: BM - '76, MA - '81Current Residence: Boone, NC Current Occupation: Associate Dean What did you value most about your graduate experience in the Hayes School of Music? The rapport and collaboration with the faculty, along with the opportunity to teach/conduct at the collegiate level. These experiences laid the groundwork and "planted the seed" for my eventual transition to university teaching and administrative careers.