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Paul Hayward is an experienced and versatile musician. His background is in classical choral and sacred music as a conductor and organist, but he also has experience in accompaniment, musical theatre and jazz ensembles. This has included being a rehearsal pianist, musical director or assistant musical director for shows, as well as playing keyboards/piano in productions including Les Miserables, Bugsy Malone, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Oliver! As a classical musician, he has played in chamber versions of works including Mahler's Fourth symphony and Mussorgsky's Pictures at an exhibition, alongside playing organ and harpsichord continuo in early music. Paul held two assistant cathedral organist posts, giving organ and harpsichord recitals around the country, as well as playing for services, tours, CD recordings, broadcasts and a royal visit. He is particularly skilled as an accompanist and liturgical improviser, and has studied with Colin Walsh, John Keys and David Briggs.
As a conductor and choral director, Paul has worked with choirs of various sizes and abilities, from choral societies to chamber choirs to university choral scholars and cathedral choirs. Paul also leads 'Come and Sing' events or 'Choral Days' for choirs on such works as Mozart's Coronation Mass, Handel's Messiah and Faure's Requiem. Recently conducted repertoire includes a three-choir, orchestra and soloists collaboration concert of Mendelssohn's Elijah, as well as Purcell's Dido and Aeneas, Haydn's Nelson Mass and Bach's Magnificat in D, all with soloists and orchestras. Paul studied conducting on the Association of British Choral Directors' course for advanced conductors, resulting in the award of the LRSM in choral conducting. |
Paul is increasingly known as a composer, arranger and orchestrator, and his music has been performed around the UK and further afield. He makes some of his works available on this website for free - see the 'Music to download' page. Paul has played in orchestras and bands as a keyboard, string and brass player, and has sung in a variety of choirs, including as a cathedral choral scholar. This practical experience then directly relates to the composing, arranging and conducting that he undertakes.
Paul is currently studying for a PhD in composition at the University of Aberdeen (distance learning) with royal wedding composer Professor Paul Mealor, for which he has been awarded a Carlaw-Ogston Scholarship. Paul recently completed a master's degree by research in the same field. He hold diplomas in choral conducting, organ performance, composition and the rarely-awarded Fellowship of the Guild of Church Musicians by examination, which covers the history of church music and liturgy alongside practical skills. He also has experience of being a teacher of piano, organ and music theory.
This fusion of styles and influences helps to make Paul a versatile and exciting musician, whether conducting, playing or composing. Have a look at the 'What I do/Contact' page for further information as to what he can do for you. Paul lives in the East Midlands.
Paul is currently studying for a PhD in composition at the University of Aberdeen (distance learning) with royal wedding composer Professor Paul Mealor, for which he has been awarded a Carlaw-Ogston Scholarship. Paul recently completed a master's degree by research in the same field. He hold diplomas in choral conducting, organ performance, composition and the rarely-awarded Fellowship of the Guild of Church Musicians by examination, which covers the history of church music and liturgy alongside practical skills. He also has experience of being a teacher of piano, organ and music theory.
This fusion of styles and influences helps to make Paul a versatile and exciting musician, whether conducting, playing or composing. Have a look at the 'What I do/Contact' page for further information as to what he can do for you. Paul lives in the East Midlands.
