For the past 28 years, Mr. Hayes has taught in various districts in NE Oklahoma. During this time he’s helped lead many bands and choirs to earn Superior Ratings at regional marching contests and district concert contests and has had multiple students become members of both District and All-State bands and choirs.
Mr. Hayes is a 1990 graduate of Bristow High School where he participated in band and choir under great directors: Otis Towry, Joe Fusco, Sean Newman, and Janet Fechner. He was a member of multiple 99/66 Honor Bands, BHS Drum Major, and the 1989 Oklahoma All-State Choir.
Mr. Hayes graduated from East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma in 1996, earning a Bachelors Degree in Music Education. He currently lives in Sapulpa with his wife Kristen, his daughter Kate, his dog Max, and cats Olive and Sage.