BIO
Before I would say I am a composer, I would say I am a storyteller. Whether I am writing, singing, or playing an instrument, my goal is to tell a story that resonates with the heart of the listener.
MEET THE COMPOSER
​If you had asked four-year-old Barrett Bailey what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer would have been a zoologist, astronaut or most commonly, a composer. He was intrigued by Ludwig van Beethoven when he was very young and began to teach himself piano. Since then, he has picked up many instruments, from the violin to the talharpa. Recently, voice became a primary part of his life and he took part in the Fletcher Opera Institute production of "Linda di Chamounix" in January 2022. His "Vast" was premiered in April 2022 by the UNCSA Saxophone Ensemble. His music has also been recorded by pianist Dmitri Shteinberg and the Pacifica String Quartet. His "King Charle Trey" won a competition sponsored by Watson Brass for premiere in January 2023. The following year, Barrett had a scene from his opera "Kane" performed by UNCSA's Undergraduate Opera Scenes. Barrett is a college sophomore studying with Lawrence Dillon.
