Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions

Selected Student Bios

Gabriel Hays

Gabriel Hays composes songs, music for media, and concert music. He scored the upcoming indie feature A Girl, A Guy a Space Helmet. He contributed music to an episode of Oprah Winfrey’s new series Masterclass on her OWN network, featuring Maya Angelou. His band and songwriting outlet Shortwave Sunshine completed a new CD The Breakers (June 2010) that explores the contradictions of a New Mexican living in Brooklyn. Gabriel has toured North America, Europe and Australia as a keyboardist and songwriter playing in a diverse range of styles. Venues include The Montreal Jazz Festival, The Joshua Tree Music Festival, Webster Hall, and Symphony Space among others. He has performed/recorded with artists Tamarama (Universal Motown), Mieka Pauley, Akoya, and Kaleta (King Sunny Aide and Fela Kuti).

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