First Name: LeslieLast Name: HarkerMain Title: Cannon Music Camp Administrative CoordinatorOffice Location: BMC 300APhone Number: 828-262-8212Email: harkerlr@appstate.eduType: Staff and Other AreasArea(s): Administration and Staff Leslie Ha…
First Name: Dr. CharlieLast Name: ChadwellMain Title: Assistant Professor of SaxophoneType: Music StudiesArea(s): Applied Music - Woodwinds Dr. Charlie Chadwell (he/him) is a performer, educator, and advocate for new music. Beginning in Fal…
First Name: Dr. Lesley AnneLast Name: FriendMain Title: Assistant Professor of Voice and OperaType: Music StudiesArea(s): Applied Music - VoiceEnsembles - Choral Dramatic soprano Lesley Anne Friend is the Assistant Professor of Voice and Op…
First Name: Dr. LuisLast Name: Gallo QuinteroMain Title: Assistant Professor of OboeType: Music StudiesArea(s): Applied Music - Woodwinds Dr. Luis Gallo Quintero serves as Assistant Professor of Oboe in the Hayes School of Music. An active
First Name: CatieLast Name: Yodis, MMT, MT-BCMain Title: Lecturer in Music TherapyType: Classroom FacultyArea(s): Music Therapy Catie Yodis is a lecturer of music therapy in the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University. She tea…
Members of the Hayes School of Music faculty will perform at the Kreeger Museum in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm, presenting a musical suite commissioned by David Boul and composed by Roger Tréfousse, inspired by…
Boone → Raleigh → Tampa → Charlotte → Boone This February, 60 student musicians will represent App State on the national stage. For the first time in its history, the Appalachian Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform at the College Band…
The NCMTA Annual Conference brings together music teachers – especially private teachers – of any and all instruments for a weekend of enthralling concerts, engaging professional development, and camaraderie. The conference also hosts an ex…
Learn more about private music lessons here! Please note the instructor's level (Apprentice, Master, or Professional) to determine the rates for the lessons. Emma Pullium, a recent graduate from the Hayes School of Music, obtained her Maste…
Learn more about private music lessons here! Please note the instructor's level (Apprentice, Master, or Professional) to determine the rates for the lessons. Sean Andrade has been playing the French horn for 11 years and is currently pursui…
Dr. Jordan M. Shomper is assistant professor and Director of Choral Activities in the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University. He currently conducts University Singers and teaches courses in conducting, choral methods, and cho…
Each year, the Hayes School of Music celebrates our students and donors with a scholarship luncheon. This annual tradition features chamber music performances, a guest speaker, an update on scholarships, and a thank you from the Dean to don…