02/10/2026
Judge Spotlight! We are excited to welcome Parker Haley to judge Jazz Choir at Comet Sensation!
Parker Haley is an active jazz vocalist, arranger, clinician, and educator based in Des Moines. He currently serves as the Director of Vocal Music at Roosevelt High School. He holds a Master’s in Music from the University of North Texas in the Jazz Voice Performance. During his time there, he was responsible for directing the West End vocal jazz ensemble, teaching private lessons, and numerous administrative duties within the Vocal Jazz area. He has been privileged to perform with the UNT Jazz Singers, the 5 o’clock Lab Band, numerous combos, and has written many arrangements in different settings. Prior to his time at UNT, Mr. Haley spent six years teaching middle school and high school vocal music in the Orion School District in northwestern Illinois. During this time, he directed four vocal ensembles, founded the "Syncopation" Vocal Jazz Ensemble, taught private lessons, and coached students to selection in multiple All-State ensembles. A graduate of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, he received a degree in Music Education with a concentration in Vocal Music while student-directing multiple ensembles and regularly performing on campus and in the Quad City area. When he isn't making music, Mr. Haley loves to spend time with family, including his wife Madison and son Isaiah, play and coach volleyball, and relax with a good cup of coffee.
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