Classical Performance: Harlan Hays of the SF Opera Chorus w/ guest host Carolyn Tyler

When thinking of Harlan Hays, music almost immediately comes to mind. His whole life all he’s wanted to do is sing. Growing up in San Francisco, Harlan had access to the rich musical world of his home city and asked his parents to join the San Francisco Boys Chorus (SFBC) when he was only 8 years old. For nearly 25 years he’s been part of SFBC, working now as a voice teacher and Director of the Graduate Chorale. Harlan’s musical presence extends even farther, as he sings in the Extra Chorus for the San Francisco Opera, directs SF’s Music Art and Adventure Camp, and is an artist in residence at the Ruth Asawa SF School of the Arts. Harlan is thoughtful and gentle, his warm nature and great stature reflected perfectly his bellowing operatic voice. Harlan understands the power of music to heal and inspire, and uses his gifts to share that power with his beloved city. Harlan lives what he teaches, and to him, the music he teaches is love. Meet Harlan Hays!