Mr. Hayes brings a wealth of knowledge and professional experience to our band community. Prior to his arrival on the Treasure Coast, he served as the Director of Bands at Santa Fe High School in Alachua County, where his bands consistently earned Superior Ratings in the Marching and Concert categories at the Music Performance Assessments (MPAs). He spent a total of four years as the Director of Bands at both Rutherford High School (Panama City, Florida) and Mathews High School (Mathews, VA), where he gained experience conducting symphonic, marching and jazz bands, as well as orchestra and choir students. He currently teaches Instrumental Music at the Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie in Fort Pierce.  

Mr. Hayes graduated cum laude from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with his undergraduate degree in Instrumental Music Education. While at UTC,  he performed with the Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, Jazz Band, Trumpet Ensemble and Men's Chorus at UTC. Mr. Hayes holds Florida educator certification in K-12 Music. He looks forward to continuing to uphold the standard of excellence that is synonymous with Tiger Regiment while turning the page to a new chapter for the music program at Martin County High School.