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A. Paul Johnson

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Hello! I’m A. Paul Johnson. My journey in music has been a passionate exploration of sound and creativity. I thrive on collaboration, transforming ideas into auditory experiences that resonate with audiences. My aim is to connect emotionally through music and inspire others along the way.

Over the years, I’ve engaged with various projects, from composing scores for films to leading workshops that empower budding musicians. I believe in the power of new beginnings and innovative approaches to art, and my mission is to help others discover their unique voices.

  • Joined September 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Government
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Projects · 1

Work experience· 16 roles

Free lance Director, Producer and Author/Composer · Independent / FreelanceDec 2024 – Oct 2025 · 11 mos

Director, producer and composer with work across regional theatres, opera companies, schools, professional and community orchestras; part-time and temporary roles in classical music radio and academia.

Freelance Director, Producer and Author/ComposerDec 2024 – Oct 2025 · 11 mos

Freelance director/producer/author/composer for regional theatres, opera companies, schools, and professional/community orchestras; extensive touring and festival work.

Free Lance Director, Producer and Author/Composer · Self-employed / Apollo ProjectJan 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

Directed and produced theatre and concert productions; authored and composed works; collaborated with regional theatres, opera companies, schools and orchestras.

Music/Theatre Faculty · Vincennes UniversityDec 2017 – Oct 2025 · 7 yrs 11 mos
Music/Theatre Instructor · Vincennes UniversityDec 2017 – Oct 2025 · 7 yrs 11 mos
Music/Theatre Faculty · Vincennes UniversityDec 2017 – Sep 2025 · 7 yrs 10 mos
Music/Theatre Faculty · Vincennes UniversityJan 2017 – Sep 2025 · 8 yrs 9 mos
Producing/Artistic Director · APOLLO PROJECT, INC.Dec 2011 – Oct 2025 · 13 yrs 11 mos

Education· 12

Private tutoring in conducting and composition · Thomas Briccetti1970 – 1973
NIMT Fellowship · University of Houston1985 – 1986
Doctorate of Philosophy · Pacific College of Costa Rica2012 – 2013
Private tutoring in conducting and composition · Thomas Briccetti (private tutor)1970 – 1973

Certifications and awards· 29

National Endowment for the Arts - The Arts Federation composition Commission grant for STRING QUARTET #5 “A Triptych on Red Skelton Tunes”2030 – 2025
Two Individual Artist Fellowships, Florida Arts Council-Department of State1982
Two Individual Artist Fellowships, Florida Arts Council-Department of State2001
Two Honorable Mentions, FAC-IAF1985

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