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Paul Graham

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Hi, I'm Paul Graham, an Instrumental Music Education Specialist and Band Director with over 30 years of experience leading arts education programs and integrating technology to enhance learning.

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Hi, I’m Paul Graham, an Instrumental Music Education Specialist and Band Director with over 30 years of experience leading arts education programs and integrating technology to enhance learning. I design curricula, create engaging lessons, and use collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to help students develop strong musicianship and critical thinking.

I hold a Master of Music Education and a Post-Baccalaureate in Education, and I’ve led professional development across districts, managed budgets and programs, and built inclusive learning environments. I value honesty, love of learning, fairness, and humility, and I strive to mentor others and adapt to changing circumstances to achieve positive outcomes for students and communities.

I have created original compositions for wind ensemble and for jazz bands that have been performed at concerts and festivals. I use Finale music software for creating the original scores and playback along with audio software for recording and editing. Please feel free to give me a shout with your ideas, and I would love to help you achieve your musical goals.

  • 36 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience

Band Director · River East Transcona School DivisionJan 2000 – Feb 2025 · 25 yrs 2 mos

Led division-wide professional development for music staff; directed instrumental ensembles across multiple concert bands and jazz programs; integrated information technology to enhance learning and supported staff PD.

Band Director · Mountain View School DivisionJan 1995 – Jan 2000 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Collaborated with colleagues to assemble a jazz band, led the group to Canadian nationals, earning gold for performances.

Band Director · Garden Valley School DivisionJan 1989 – Jan 1995 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Coordinated equipment purchases and implemented a new band program at Parkland Elementary; developed divisional band activities and supported school-level music technology professional development on MIDI.

Education

Master of Music Education · Brandon University2030 – 2025
Advanced Instrumental Conducting Course · Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts2030 – 2025
Post Baccalaureate in Education, Music Education, Administration and Computers · University of Manitoba1995
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Secondary Instrumental Music Education · University of Mary1988

Certifications and awards· 5

Winnipeg Optimist Band Festival Commendation Award2030 – 2025
Gold adjudication at MusicFest Canadian Nationals2030 – 2025
Consistent high adjudications at Winnipeg Optimist Band Festival, Winnipeg Jazz Band Festival and Brandon Jazz Festival with invitations to MusicFest2030 – 2025
Respect in Sports certification2030 – 2025

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