Jay Coles

Jay Coles (b. 1995) is a composer, author, conductor, clinician, and public speaker who brings engaging, unique, and highly educational music to the stage. His works have been performed all over the world, including multiple performances at the American String Teachers Association (ASTA), the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), and the annual Midwest Clinic. His music appears on various concert and festival lists and has earned several J.W. Pepper’s Editor’s Choice selections. He holds degrees from Vincennes University, Ball State University, and Grand Canyon University.

In addition to his music compositions, Jay has published books with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers and Scholastic; and, has received numerous award nominations, honors, and recognition from the New York Times, Teen Vogue, Bustle, Entertainment Weekly, and other media outlets.

Jay currently resides in Muncie, Indiana with his wife and two cats (Sage and Saffron) where he teaches at Northside Middle School. When he’s not composing music, writing books, teaching, or cleaning up messes after his cats, he’s playing drums for a band and playing video games — two of his favorite things to do.

Jay is a member of ASCAP and is thrilled to be a part of the C.L. Barnhouse family of composers.