Dominic Hayes is an active orchestral and freelance hornist based in Michigan. Dominic is Principal Horn of the Adrian Symphony Orchestra, the Michigan Philharmonic, and the Dearborn Symphony Orchestra. He also regularly performs with many orchestras in the area, including the Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, Jackson, Flint, Toledo, and Battle Creek symphonies.

 

As a soloist he has performed at the CHIME Festival at the University of Chicago and at the Society of Composers Inc. National Conference, premiering new solo and chamber works for the horn. He also performed as a soloist with the Michigan Philharmonic in 2024, performing Mozart’s Concert Rondo K. 371. Dominic can be heard as a soloist and chamber musician on multiple albums, including Pure Winds Quintet (Orpheus Classical), First Impressions (Navona Records), Sila: The Breath of the World (Cantaloupe Music), and Dark Matters Album (Innova Recordings).

 

In addition to performing, Dominic is an active educator. His private students span a large spectrum of age and experience, from beginners to adults. Many of his students have received top accolades, including placing top awards at Solo & Ensemble and performing at All State as well as many other Honors Bands. Dominic is currently the Horn Instructor at the Flint School of Performing Arts.