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 concert, arranging music for choirs , 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 is currently undertaking part-time studies for a PhD 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. This follows the award of a Master of Music by research degree in composition at the same institution. 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. He is also an experienced arranger and orchestrator.
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 has worked as a conductor with orchestras and chamber ensembles. He 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 has studied conducting whilst at university, as well as 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 has also played in jazz ensembles and has been a reliable and inspiring accompanist in a variety of styles, both as a pianist, organist and keyboard player, and it is this variety of work and range of interests that helps to make Paul an versatile musician.
Paul is available for work in the Midlands and elsewhere, as a conductor, keyboardist, and composer/arranger/orchestrator. See the "what I do / contact" page for further information.
Paul is currently undertaking part-time studies for a PhD 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. This follows the award of a Master of Music by research degree in composition at the same institution. 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. He is also an experienced arranger and orchestrator.
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 has worked as a conductor with orchestras and chamber ensembles. He 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 has studied conducting whilst at university, as well as 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 has also played in jazz ensembles and has been a reliable and inspiring accompanist in a variety of styles, both as a pianist, organist and keyboard player, and it is this variety of work and range of interests that helps to make Paul an versatile musician.
Paul is available for work in the Midlands and elsewhere, as a conductor, keyboardist, and composer/arranger/orchestrator. See the "what I do / contact" page for further information.
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