Atlanta Opera - Aida

The Atlanta Opera presents Puccini's La Boheme this October. Adam will perform in the on-stage banda in this extraordinary production. Click below for details.

Lecture/Recital at The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

Adam Hayes and pianist Kris Carlisle will present "The Lyrical Trumpet Voice: Addressing Performance Challenges in the Trumpet Works of Three Twenty-First Century Compositions for Trumpet and Piano" at the UC College-Conservatory of Music on June 24, 2010.

Spivey Hall Children's Choir Concert

Adam is excited to perform with The Spivey Hall Children's Choir on their feature concert at the 2010 Chorus America Convention in Atlanta, 6/17/10. He will perform Cantate Domino (Ruth Watson Henderson) with the choir, Dr. Martha Shaw, conductor. The piece will be recorded the following week for the choir's upcoming album.

World Premiere - A Sketch of Monochrome

On April 22, 2010, Adam Hayes and pianist Kris Carlisle will premiere the latest work by composer Steven Landis. A Sketch of Monochrome (2010) was commissioned by Hayes and Carlisle; the premiere is the highlight of a collaborative recital given at Berry College. 7:30 p.m., Ford Auditorium.

Lecture & Master Class at The University of New Mexico

On March 12, 2010, Adam will return to The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque to present a lecture on careers as an independent musician. He will also participate in a master class for the UNM trumpet studio. Special thanks to the UNM Brass Faculty for the invitation!

Atlanta Opera - Aida

The Atlanta Opera presents Aida in March. Adam will perform in the off-stage banda in this extraordinary production. Click below for details.

The Brandenburg Concerto #2

Adam will perform Bach's Brandenburg Concerto #2, with the Albany Symphony Orchestra on February 20, 2010. This ambitious concert will feature all six Brandenburg Concerti of the masterful composer. Click below for details.

Carols in the Cathedral with the Savannah Philharmonic

The Savannah Philharmonic brass and chorus team up for a concert of holiday classics - December 18, 2009. Click below for more details.

Joe Gransden & Jazz Orchestra Atlanta - Christmas Performances

Adam is excited to perform with jazz entertainer Joe Gransden and Jazz Orchestra Atlanta for their Christmas events again this year. Joe's feature concert at world-famous Spivey Hall will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009. Click here for tickets.

Also, don't miss Joe and the big band perform live on Atlanta's Fox television affiliate on Wednesday morning, December 9, 2009! Additional shows can be found on Joe's website. Click here.

Upcoming Performances with Georgia Orchestras

This fall, Adam performs as Principal Trumpet on notable concerts with the Albany and Valdosta Symphony Orchestras. The ASO presents a concert of masterworks by Latin American composers (11/7/09). The VSO program includes Mahler's 4th Symphony (12/5/09). For a complete schedule and details, click the links below.

Jazz Orchestra Atlanta with Joe Gransden & Russell Gunn

Adam will perform with Joe Gransden's 16-piece big band on Monday, August 17, 2009. The Cafe 290 event will feature Joe and trumpeter Russell Gunn. 8:30 p.m.

Performance with Diana Krall

Adam and fellow Atlanta musicians will perform in concert featuring jazz legend Diana Krall. The concert will be held at Chastain Park on Saturday evening, July 11, 2009.

Arutunian Concerto with WBHS

Adam performs the Arutunian Concerto for Trumpet with the Winder-Barrow High School Symphonic Band on May 19, 2009. The concert will be held on the WBHS campus beginning at 7:00 p.m.

SuperBand with Chris Potter

Adam joins his great friends in the Atlanta-based David Brothers SuperBand with renowned jazz saxophonist Chris Potter in concert - Friday, April 10, 2009. North Georgia College & State University, Hoag Auditorium, 8 p.m. For information on the artist click the picture below.

Recital of French Music

On 3/9/09 Adam will join his colleagues from Berry College in a collaborative performance of great French music. The concert will include music from the French trumpet repertoire. Berry Campus - 7:30 p.m.

John Kenny at Berry College

World-class trombonist John Kenny will be in residence at Berry College on 3/5/09-3/6/09. His visit will include a master class and solo recital. The residency is the southeastern stop on his 2009 U.S. tour. For information on the artist click the picture below.

B.J.E. Presents: An Evening with Melvin Jones

The Berry College Jazz Ensemble will host jazz trumpeter Melvin Jones on Thursday, November 13, 2008. The concert will feature a wide variety of contemporary arrangements for jazz ensemble, many of which will accompany the renowned trumpeter. The concert will be held in Ford Auditorium on the Berry Campus at 7:30 p.m., and will also be recorded for public television.

Albany Symphony Orchestra - Season Announced

Adam will serve as the Principal Trumpet of the Albany (GA) Symphony Orchestra again this season. Click the link below to check out this season's schedule.

Governor's Honors Program 2008

Adam joins the faculty of the Georgia Govenor's Honors Program again this summer where he teaches in the music department. The summer program is designed to provide intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students of Georgia challenging and enriching educational opportunities.

Performances in La Paz, Bolivia

On May 12-15, 2008, Adam is traveling to South America for performances in various venues around La Paz, Bolivia. Schedule and details coming soon... AND while we are there... We are biking the World's Most Dangerous Road!

Regional Premiere

In recital on April 15, 2008, Adam will perform the regional premiere of Lament, Song, and Prayer, a new piece by composer Mark Francis. The collaborative recital with renowned pianist Dr. Kris Carlisle, will take place on the Berry College Campus and feature works by American Composers.

Featured Soloist with Rome Symphony

On March 30, 2008, Adam will perform the Haydn Trumpet Concerto with the Rome Symphony Orchestra. Plans are being made to record an educational DVD of the concert. Visit the Rome Symphony website here.

Bach Festival

Adam will be performing at the 2008 Georgia Bach Festival Weekend. The Festival is January 17-20. Click here for more information.

Georgia District 7 Jazz Clinic

Adam has been invited to serve as a clinician for Georgia's District 7 Jazz Clinics in 2008. The event will be held in Rossville, GA, January 4th -5th.

G.A.J.E. Clinic

(fall 2007) Adam will serve as a clinician for the Georgia Association of Jazz Educators Annual Jazz Clinic. This year's clinic will be held on the campus of North Georgia College & State University November 30 - December 1.

G.A.J.E. is a regional affiliate of The International Association for Jazz Education.

Adam joins faculty of Berry College

Beginning in August 2007, Adam will be teaching in the music department at Berry College in Rome, GA. His duties will include teaching the trumpet studio and conducting the Berry Jazz Ensembles. "Berry College is recognized as one of the most outstanding comprehensive colleges in the South."

Regional Premiere

Adam will perform the regional premiere of Brandon Hendrix's Anniversary Portrait for Trumpet and Piano on a faculty collaborative recital at North Georgia College & State University, February 22, 2007. This recital marks the second-ever performance of the piece.

Article/Interview of Phil Collins published

Adam's article/interview with Cincinnati Symphony Principal Trumpeter Phil Collins has been published in the March 2007 issue of The International Trumpet Guild Journal . Special thanks to Mr. Collins for all of his work on this project.