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Dr. William Hayter is an Assistant Professor of Music at Huntingdon College, specializing in music theory and woodwind performance, particularly clarinet and bass clarinet. He joined the faculty in fall 2023 and contributes to both performance and academic instruction within the Department of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Educational Background:
- Doctor of Musical Arts, Clarinet Performance, Texas Christian University
- Master of Music, Bass Clarinet Performance, Codarts, Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Master of Music, Clarinet Performance, Texas Christian University
- Bachelor of Music, Music Education, University of Houston, Summa Cum Laude
His research focuses on music theory, performance pedagogy, and the transcription of classical works for bass clarinet. Areas of interest include semiotic analysis, American composers like Philip Glass and Aaron Copland, and expanding educational repertoire for woodwind students. His scholarly work emphasizes both theoretical depth and practical application in teaching.
Dr. Hayter’s publications reflect a strong engagement with clarinet literature and pedagogy. His recent articles explore works by Louise Talma and provide curated solo material for student bass clarinetists. These contributions highlight trends in inclusive repertoire development, historical recognition of female composers, and practical teaching resources in woodwind education.
Dr. Hayter has taught at multiple universities in Texas, including Texas Lutheran University, Tarrant County College, Midwestern State University, and Kilgore College, as well as at the middle and high school levels. He maintains an active performance career, having performed across the United States, Canada, and Europe, including countries such as France, the Netherlands, Spain, and Finland. His ongoing manuscript projects include methodological guides for bass clarinet technique and harmonic analyses of iconic American compositions.
He is currently involved in scholarly transcription projects, including new critical editions of Bach’s viola da gamba sonatas adapted for bass clarinet and arrangements of works by Garayev and Rasse. These efforts contribute to the expanding repertoire for low woodwinds and support pedagogical innovation.
