Hayley Jenkins

Hayley Jenkins is a Lecturer in Music at York St John University, where she teaches composition, music theory, and performance across the BA (Hons) Music and BA (Hons) Musical Theatre programs. Her academic background includes a BA and MA in Music from York St John University and an ongoing practice-based PhD in Composition at the University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on brevity in musical composition, entrepreneurship education in arts disciplines, and graduate employability strategies.

Education Background:

• PhD candidate (Music Composition), University of Edinburgh
• MA in Composition, York St John University
• BA in Music, York St John University

Research Interests: Her work explores concise musical forms, embedding enterprise skills in arts curricula, and community-engaged musical projects. She has presented at conferences such as Audire Conference (2022) and Advance HE events, focusing on topics like coastal community collaborations and arts entrepreneurship.

Performance & Publications: Jenkins has produced over 20 musical works, including chamber operas, solo piano pieces, and ensemble compositions, many performed internationally. Her publication Instructions for Non-Human Listening (2023) critiques human-centric sound paradigms. She maintains an active profile as a composer, field recordist, and conductor.

Professional Activities: She serves as Musical Director for Darlington Clarinet Ensemble and Darlington Concert Band, and contributes to the Late Music Concert Series. Her projects often bridge academic research with practical artistic output, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.