Born in Darlington, Hayley Jenkins began her musical career as a flautist playing in the district wind band and later learnt clarinet and saxophone. Hayley studied music at York St John University at undergraduate level and then continued her studies with a MA Music Composition. Hayley is a Lecturer of Music and Performing Arts at the University of Sunderland
In addition to her work at Sunderland, Hayley is a freelance contemporary composer and conductor. As a composer, her work has featured in the Late Music concert series, performed by a range of performers such as Payee Chen (soprano) and Kate Ledger (piano), the Delta Saxophone Quartet, Soon Amore, Albany Trio and Berkley Ensemble. Hayley's work explores narrative forms and draws influence from nature, art, literature and differemore...
Born in Darlington, Hayley Jenkins began her musical career as a flautist playing in the district wind band and later learnt clarinet and saxophone. Hayley studied music at York St John University at undergraduate level and then continued her studies with a MA Music Composition. Hayley is a Lecturer of Music and Performing Arts at the University of Sunderland
In addition to her work at Sunderland, Hayley is a freelance contemporary composer and conductor. As a composer, her work has featured in the Late Music concert series, performed by a range of performers such as Payee Chen (soprano) and Kate Ledger (piano), the Delta Saxophone Quartet, Soon Amore, Albany Trio and Berkley Ensemble. Hayley's work explores narrative forms and draws influence from nature, art, literature and different cultures but most notably words and experiences which draw upon every day life. She is undertaking a PhD at the University of Edinburgh in Composition under Dr Gareth Williams
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Music
MA Music Composition
PGCE Post-Compulsory Education and Training
PhD (Pending)