David H. Saxophone, flute, clarinet, guitar Escondido, CA

Musical Experience

• Twelve years Coordinator of instrument and choral programs for National School District which includes band and orchestral instruction for beginning and advanced students, oversight and coordination for 5 instrumental, orchestral and choral music teachers and coordination of student performances at school sites and in the community;

• Professional musician (since 1975). Played with Maynard Ferguson, Doc Severenson,

Bill Tole/Airmen of Note, Jimmy Dorsey Band, Sammy Nestico, Eric Marienthal, Wayne Bergeron, Mondell Lowe, Coastal Cities Jazz Band, Coastal Communites Concert Band, San Diego Saxes, US Navy Southwest, played woodwind instruments for 34 years and guitar for 20 years, toured France with Big Band, and performed as studio musician from 1980 to 1993;

• Organized and implemented instrumental clinics and workshops for beginning, intermediate and advanced musicians;

• Conducted Jazz music clinics for Grossmont College jazz students;

• Co-founded and former Director of “Artistry in Music” education program created for Solana Beach, CA and Del Mar, CA schools.

• Founding Member of Coastal Communities Concert Band, 80-piece concert band, Don Caneva, Director. 1983-Present

• Founding Member and Board Vice President San Diego Wind Ensemble, 40-piece wind ensemble and Chairman of Education Outreach program. 2001-2003

• Founded, promoted and performed in a saxophone quartet and in the San Diego Saxes. 1995-current

• Founded, organized and promoted Music Connection Big Band, 19-piece Big Band. 1989-1997

• Director for National City Youth Concert Band consisting of 40 students from National School District and the Sweetwater Union High School District. 2003-Present

• Member of Local 325 Musicians Union since 1994

• Past memberships with the following affiliations:

Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association

National Association of Music Merchants

Music Educators National Conference

San Diego Performing Arts League

Learning music should be fun, challenging, and ultimately rewarding for both the student and the teacher. I like to work with the student first to determine what their goals would be, or what they want to learn and gain from the lessons.I try to adapt to lessons to make it enjoyable as well as productive, and informative with an emphasis on development of good habits, technique, and musicianship. Then we work together learning the fundamentals of the instrument and how to read music. We play songs and pieces to make the music exciting and utilize our fundamentals and theory. With daily practice, patience and hard work from the student and teacher, the student will reach their goals successfully.

I enjoy teaching classical as well as jazz. I love working with musicians that are getting ready for a big audition or solo coming up, or if you just want to work on a special song for someone and beginning guitar Also, I teach in small and large combo groups/ensembles.

Saxophone, flute, clarinet, guitar

To whom it may concern;

David Hayes has been my saxophone teacher for approximately one year. During this time, he has been reliable and prepared. David plays the sax beautifully. he has been an inspiration for me and has truly motivated me. He's kept me focused in a fun and enjoyable way. If not for him, I probably would have given up. I highly recommend David as he is a wonderful person as well as musician.

Ricki F.

San Diego