Hailey Hurd
Associate Director
Hailey Hurd is a passionate young educator. Her overwhelming interest for music began when she started performing and singing for school functions in Southern California. She was a leader and proud member of middle and high school performing choirs. Outside of school, she was an active member of San Diego North Coast Singers, a travelling community choir in Encinitas, CA.
Hailey moved to Boise, ID with her family to attend BSU in the Fall of 2018. She graduated in 2023, and earned her undergraduate degree in Music Education with a Choral Emphasis from Boise State University. At BSU, she was involved in many different musical ensembles including the Boise State Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Opera Theatre, Brady Street Jazz Combo, Meistersingers, Concert Choir, and had several guest appearances with the Boise State Jazz Orchestra. From her time in college, she has fond memories of serving as the BSU NAfME Treasurer, as well as volunteering for the Idaho Music Educators Association, and Cantus Youth Choirs. Hailey completed her student teaching at Shadow Hills Elementary School, and Rocky Mountain High School, with two of the Treasure Valley’s most beloved music educators; Brandi Cook and Gina Spengler.
In 2023, Hailey accepted her first teaching job in Mammoth Lakes, CA as Mammoth Unified School District’s first middle school choir director, and K-5 general music educator. She saw the natural musical talent and ability from the small population of students, and harnessed that interest to create Mammoth Elementary School’s first extracurricular choir, which hosted over 100 2nd-5th grade singers. Hailey helped four Mammoth Middle School students qualify for and attend CASMEC All State Choir in 2024 and 2025 located in Sacramento, CA. She served as the High School California All State SSAA lead chaperone in 2025.
Hailey moved back to Idaho this year, and is thrilled to grow and to develop a music program at North Star Charter School in Eagle, ID. She will be their middle school choir director, and K-5 general music teacher. Hailey believes it is a gift for children to learn how to sing, and to be a member of a choir. Singing helps children grow in many lasting ways, which include promoting self esteem, language development, listening skills, creative expression, and gives children a sense of belonging. Hailey deeply believes in the mission of Cantus Youth Choirs, and is so excited to work with Cantus singers.
Photography credit: Cy Gilbert
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