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Paul led the Roseville Big Band's concert at the Acapulco Ministry of Culture in 1989. |
| Former Role in Roseville Big Band: |
Director |
| Member during: |
1988 through 1989 |
| Occupation: |
Hamline University music faculty |
Holding a Ph. D. in music education from the University of Illinois, Paul was Director of Bands and Director of Jazz Studies at Hamline University in St. Paul. He began directing the Roseville Big Band shortly before his sabbatical from Hamline began. He succeeded interim director Sam Marks.
Paul brought an exciting new repertoire to the band, including many pieces borrowed from the Hamline Jazz Band's library.
Early in his music career, Paul played alto sax in the Glenn Miller band. He joined the Hamline University faculty in 1961.
One of the highlights of Paul's leadership of the band was the band's trip to Acapulco, Mexico, in March, 1989. The trip included four performances in the city.
In addition to his student ensembles at Hamline University, Paul formed the Just Friends big band from Hamline alumni and other adult musicians. The nucleus of that group was a set of Hamline grads, including Roy Henline, John Curlee, and Mike Park. He also conducted the Northern Winds concert band in Bloomington, Minnesota.
In the fall of 2001, Paul retired to Arizona. Lead alto sax player Adam Bestler now leads the Just Friends big band.