Elliot Hayes

Elliot Hayes (b. 2003) is Boston-based composer whose work explores densely crafted textures, engaging with ideas of interpersonal dialogue, psychological distress, and water. He is currently pursuing a masters degree at New England Conservatory, studying with Kati Agócs. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of San Diego, studying with Dr. Christopher Adler.

His work was recognized this year as the winner of the Grand Prize in the World Classical Masters Association (WCMA) International Composition Competition for his piece spiral dialogues. In 2025, he was awarded the second prize in the Dresdner Bläserphilharmonie Winds Composition Competition Saxony IV Edition for his piece DELIRIUM. Also that year, he was a winner of the San Diego New Music Emerging Composers Competition. In 2024, the Vienna Classical Music Academy’s International Composition Competition recognized him as a “Promising Young Talent”.

Hayes has collaborated with the Brevard Music Center Orchestra and New Music Ensemble, Atlantic Music Festival Orchestra and Contemporary Ensemble, San Diego New Music Ensemble, University of San Diego Wind Ensemble, and SoPou Percussion.