ARTISTRY
Hailey's Story
Wharton Arts embodies the essence of artistic expression, with Hailey as the driving force behind every performance. Based in the vibrant Pacific Northwest, Hailey's passion for Opera, Theater, and Dance shines through her work. By day, she educates young minds in public schools, bringing the joy of music to students. By night, she captivates audiences with her mesmerizing performances, showcasing her diverse talent and dedication to the arts.
With a unique blend of teaching and performing, Hailey showcases versatility and creativity in all her endeavors. Her dedication to music education and her commitment to the stage make her a true artist, weaving passion and talent into every aspect of her work.
Roles
Young Artist/Chorus La Boheme Tacoma Opera 2024
Zerlina Cover/Chorus Don Giovanni/Opera Scenes PLU Summer Opera 2024
Chorus Madama Butterfly Tacoma Opera 2024
Susanna Cover/Chorus Le Nozze di Figaro/Scenes D’Opera Brancaleoni International Music Festival 2023
Gianetta/Ensemble L’Elisir d’amore PLU Opera 2023
Handmaiden/Ensemble Giulio Cesare in Egitto PLU Opera 2022
Melanie 3:27AM - Short Film PLU Showrunners 2021
Choreographing/Directing
Dance Assistant Don Giovanni PLU Summer Opera 2024
Assistant Director Great Moments in Opera PLU Opera 2023
Choreographer L’Elisir d’amore PLU Opera 2023
Choreographer Giulio Cesare in Egitto PLU Opera 2022
Conducting/Teaching/Leadership
Private Voice Instructor Auburn, WA 2024-2025
President Choir of the West PLU 2022
Dance Instructor Children’s Dance Theater CDT 2019-2022
Student Conductor Knight’s Chorus PLU 2021-2022
Music Director/Choreographer Frozen Jr. CDT 2021
In Concert Experience (recordings available upon request)
Tacoma Symphony Walk - Walk participant, Bester Jüngling by W.A. Mozart 2024
Wharton Cello Studio - Soprano Soloist - Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 by Heitor Villa-Lobos 2024
Bremerton Symphony Chorale - Soprano Soloist 2022-2023
Pacific Lutheran University Choral Ensembles - Soprano Soloist 2018-2024
Special Skills
Dance: ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, musical theater, ballroom dance.
Performance: choreographing/coaching movement, technical theater.
Music: intermediate piano, vocal jazz, sight singing, composition, handbells(4-in-hand), teaching voice
Other: photography, picks up languages quickly, studied French and Italian.