An active percussionist in Hampton Roads, Hailey has performed locally with many artists including Ben Vereen, the Girls Choir of Harlem, and Dance Theater of Harlem. Internationally Hailey has studied and performed at the University of Ghana, Legon, toured South Korea performing at the Seoul International Drum Festival and the 2002 World Cup Opening Ceremony. Dr. Hailey competed in the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Trinidad and Tobago National Steelband Panorama Finals in Port-of-Spain, and San Fernando, Trinidad, W.I. performing with Skiffle Bunch, Starlift and Renegades steel orchestras respectively. Since 1999 Dr. Hailey has been a prolific educator, performer and lecturer throughout Hampton Roads and is currently a professor of music at Tidewater Community College.
Dr. Hailey founded Mosaic Steel Orchestra to share his passion for the art form and encourage youth to strive for excellence while building within them the discipline and self-confidence necessary to overcome life’s challenges. Mosaic is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the community through performing arts. The organization’s vision is to promote diversity, personal growth and professional development among citizens of Hampton Roads, Virginia.