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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.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Free Lance Director, Producer and Author/Composer at Self-employed / Apollo Project
January 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Directed and produced theatre and concert productions; authored and composed works; collaborated with regional theatres, opera companies, schools and orchestras.
Producing/Artistic Director at APOLLO PROJECT, INC.
January 1, 2011 - September 26, 2025Overseeing all aspects of the producer/creative company and its productions.
Music/Theatre Faculty at Canterbury School of Florida
January 1, 1985 - September 26, 2025Music and theatre instruction; prepared music for weekly chapel services.
Music/Theatre Faculty at Vincennes University
January 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025Music and theatre faculty; contributed to curriculum and performances.
Free lance Director, Producer and Author/Composer
January 1, 1975 - PresentDirected, produced and authored/composed for regional theatres, opera companies, schools, and professional and community orchestras; approximately 1975-2024 with various part-time and temporary engagements.
Music/Theatre Faculty at Canterbury School of Florida
December 31, 1985 - September 26, 2025Music/Theatre faculty; prepared music for weekly chapel services; other teaching and program responsibilities.
Music/Theatre Faculty at Vincennes University
December 31, 2017 - September 26, 2025Music/Theatre faculty; contributed to curriculum and performance productions.
Producing/Artistic Director at APOLLO PROJECT, INC.
December 31, 2011 - September 26, 2025Producing/Artistic Director overseeing all aspects of the producer's own small production company.
Freelance Director, Producer and Author/Composer
December 31, 2024 - October 1, 2025Freelance director/producer/author/composer for regional theatres, opera companies, schools, and professional/community orchestras; extensive touring and festival work.
Producing/Artistic Director at APOLLO PROJECT, INC.
December 31, 2011 - October 1, 2025Overseeing all aspects of the small production company.
Music/Theatre Instructor at Canterbury School of Florida
December 31, 1985 - October 1, 2025Music and theatre faculty; prepared music for weekly chapel services.
Music/Theatre Instructor at Vincennes University
December 31, 2017 - October 1, 2025Music/Theatre faculty; teaching assignments (2014-2017).
Free lance Director, Producer and Author/Composer at Independent / Freelance
December 31, 2024 - October 1, 2025Director, 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.
Producing/Artistic Director at APOLLO PROJECT, INC.
December 31, 2011 - October 1, 2025Overseeing all aspects of a small production company, including creative direction, production management, and project development.
Music/Theatre Faculty at Canterbury School of Florida
December 31, 1985 - October 1, 2025Music and Theatre faculty; prepared music for weekly chapel services; developed curricula and programs.
Music/Theatre Faculty at Vincennes University
December 31, 2017 - October 1, 2025Music/Theatre faculty; teaching and program development.
Education
Private tutoring in conducting and composition at Thomas Briccetti
January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1973NIMT Fellowship at University of Houston
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1986Doctorate of Philosophy at Pacific College of Costa Rica
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Private tutoring in conducting and composition at Thomas Briccetti (private tutor)
January 1, 1970 - December 31, 1973NIMT Fellowship in composition and libretto writing at University of Houston
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1986Doctorate of Philosophy at Pacific College of Costa Rica
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Private tutoring in conducting and composition at Thomas Briccetti (private tutoring)
January 1, 1970 - December 31, 1973NIMT Fellowship in composition and libretto writing at University of Houston
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1986Doctorate of Philosophy at Pacific College of Costa Rica
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Private tutoring in conducting and composition at Thomas Briccetti (private tutor)
January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1973NIMT Fellowship in composition and libretto writing at University of Houston (Carlisle Floyd)
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1986Doctor of Philosophy at Pacific College of Costa Rica
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Qualifications
National Endowment for the Arts - The Arts Federation composition Commission grant for STRING QUARTET #5 “A Triptych on Red Skelton Tunes”
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Two Individual Artist Fellowships, Florida Arts Council-Department of State
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1982Two Individual Artist Fellowships, Florida Arts Council-Department of State
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Two Honorable Mentions, FAC-IAF
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985Two Honorable Mentions, FAC-IAF
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998National Institute for Music Theatre, Kennedy Center – Composition Fellowship
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985Two Composition Fellowship Grants, Indiana Arts Commission
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1979Two Composition Fellowship Grants, Indiana Arts Commission
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1984National Endowment for the Arts residency fellowship, Performing Arts and Creativity programs for Federal Corrections Institution inmates
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Pulitzer Prize nominations in Concert Music
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025NIMT Fellowship in composition and libretto writing
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1986Doctorate of Philosophy
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Kennedy Center National Institute for Musical Theater Fellowship
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship (Original music for prison programs)
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025NIMT Fellowship in composition and libretto writing
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1986Florida Individual Artist Fellowship (FAC-IAF)
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1982Florida Individual Artist Fellowship (FAC-IAF)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001Kennedy Center National Institute for Music Theatre - Composition Fellowship
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1985National Endowment for the Arts residency fellowship, Performing Arts and Creativity programs for Federal Corrections Institution inmates
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025NIMT Fellowship in composition and libretto writing
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1986Doctor of Philosophy
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Individual Artist Fellowship - Florida Arts Council
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1982Individual Artist Fellowship - Florida Arts Council
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001FAC-IAF Honorable Mention
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1985FAC-IAF Honorable Mention
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998NEA Residency Fellowship, Performing Arts and Creativity programs
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025Indiana Arts Commission Composition Fellowship
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1979Indiana Arts Commission Composition Fellowship
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984Kennedy Center National Institute for Music Theatre, Composition Fellowship
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1985Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Other
Full length and fully orchestrated opera. Libretto by the composer.
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