Paul Hayward (b. 1984) is an experienced and versatile musician. Alongside a thorough classical music education, he spent time learning the art of accompaniment, ensemble playing, jazz and musical theatre, which means that he is equally at home conducting a choral concert or playing in a theatre pit orchestra. Paul is currently an active musician in the Midlands and has a number of long-term professional commitments alongside freelance work.
Paul has held both Anglican and Roman Catholic assistant cathedral organist posts, as well as a similar post at a public school. He has played for services, concerts, broadcasts, recordings, tours and a royal visit. He has performed recitals and concerts in cathedrals, major parish churches and other venues around the UK.
As a conductor, Paul has worked with choirs of all abilities and sizes, from community choirs to large choral societies. Recent works conducted include Mendelssohn's Elijah, Bach's Magnificat and Wachet Auf Cantata No.140 and Purcell's Dido and Aeneas, all with orchestras and soloists. Paul is also experienced in leading choral days and "come and sing" events on such works as Mozart's Coronation Mass, Faure's Requiem and Handel's Messiah. He studied conducting on the Association of British Choral Directors' course for advanced conductors, leading to the award of the LRSM in choral conducting.
As an ensemble musician, Paul has played continuo in early music, as well as harmonium and celesta in chamber arrangements of such works as Mahler's Fourth Symphony and Mussorgsky's Pictures at an exhibition. Paul has also worked as a Musical Director, Assistant Musical Director, Rehearsal Pianist, and/or Keyboardist for a number of productions including Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat, Les Miserables, Bugsy Malone and Oliver!
Paul is currently undertaking part-time studies in composition via distance learning at the University of Aberdeen with Professor Paul Mealor and Dr Phillip Cooke, having been awarded a scholarship for his studies. He spent two years as a composer-in-residence at a Greater Parish Church with a full music setup, and his works have been performed around the UK and further afield.
Paul is available for work in the Midlands and elsewhere, as a conductor, keyboardist (including organ performance and accompaniment) and composer/arranger. See the "what I do / contact" page for further information.
Paul has held both Anglican and Roman Catholic assistant cathedral organist posts, as well as a similar post at a public school. He has played for services, concerts, broadcasts, recordings, tours and a royal visit. He has performed recitals and concerts in cathedrals, major parish churches and other venues around the UK.
As a conductor, Paul has worked with choirs of all abilities and sizes, from community choirs to large choral societies. Recent works conducted include Mendelssohn's Elijah, Bach's Magnificat and Wachet Auf Cantata No.140 and Purcell's Dido and Aeneas, all with orchestras and soloists. Paul is also experienced in leading choral days and "come and sing" events on such works as Mozart's Coronation Mass, Faure's Requiem and Handel's Messiah. He studied conducting on the Association of British Choral Directors' course for advanced conductors, leading to the award of the LRSM in choral conducting.
As an ensemble musician, Paul has played continuo in early music, as well as harmonium and celesta in chamber arrangements of such works as Mahler's Fourth Symphony and Mussorgsky's Pictures at an exhibition. Paul has also worked as a Musical Director, Assistant Musical Director, Rehearsal Pianist, and/or Keyboardist for a number of productions including Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat, Les Miserables, Bugsy Malone and Oliver!
Paul is currently undertaking part-time studies in composition via distance learning at the University of Aberdeen with Professor Paul Mealor and Dr Phillip Cooke, having been awarded a scholarship for his studies. He spent two years as a composer-in-residence at a Greater Parish Church with a full music setup, and his works have been performed around the UK and further afield.
Paul is available for work in the Midlands and elsewhere, as a conductor, keyboardist (including organ performance and accompaniment) and composer/arranger. See the "what I do / contact" page for further information.
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