I'm Roger Paul, a dedicated music educator and performer who thrives on making music come alive in classrooms, rehearsals, and on stage. Over the years I’ve led choirs, directed music departments, and accompanied ensembles across schools and community groups, from organ lofts to concert halls. I’m passionate about mentoring students, building close-harmony groups, and turning ambitious musical ideas into memorable performances. Whether directing a show, coaching a choir, or playing a keyboard, I bring creativity, teamwork, and a love of collaborative music making to every project.

Roger Paul

I'm Roger Paul, a dedicated music educator and performer who thrives on making music come alive in classrooms, rehearsals, and on stage. Over the years I’ve led choirs, directed music departments, and accompanied ensembles across schools and community groups, from organ lofts to concert halls. I’m passionate about mentoring students, building close-harmony groups, and turning ambitious musical ideas into memorable performances. Whether directing a show, coaching a choir, or playing a keyboard, I bring creativity, teamwork, and a love of collaborative music making to every project.

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I’m Roger Paul, a dedicated music educator and performer who thrives on making music come alive in classrooms, rehearsals, and on stage. Over the years I’ve led choirs, directed music departments, and accompanied ensembles across schools and community groups, from organ lofts to concert halls.

I’m passionate about mentoring students, building close-harmony groups, and turning ambitious musical ideas into memorable performances. Whether directing a show, coaching a choir, or playing a keyboard, I bring creativity, teamwork, and a love of collaborative music making to every project.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Piano Teacher / Organist at Ellesmere College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Piano teacher and organist; contributes to music program with performance and accompaniment.
Music Teacher at St Paul’s Girls’ School
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2023
Teaching up to A level; i/c choirs, soul band, rock & pop; MD for shows; close harmony groups; Colet Choral Society; school organist.
Head of Academic Music at St Paul’s Girls’ School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Head of Academic Music 2019-22; oversight of choirs, bands, and music technology; MD for shows and Choral Society; examiner in related topics.
Director of Music at Ellesmere College
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2013
Planning and directing all aspects of the department; oversight of colleagues and visiting music teachers; chapel choir, orchestra; senior teaching in Music and Music Technology A levels; IB Music; MD for shows and Choral Society.
Examiner, Music Technology at Edexcel
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Examiner for AL Music Technology; involvement in assessment and standard setting.
Music Teacher at Abbots Bromley
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2005
Teaching up to A level (Music and Music Tech); MD for shows; accompanist and school organist; involvement with Stone Choral Society.
Music Teacher at Supply work in Staffs.
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Supply teaching across Staffordshire.
Music Lecturer at North Shropshire College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995
Music lecturer/teacher.
Musician / Teacher at Freelance
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1995
Freelance musician and teacher; various engagements.

Education

BA (Hons) Music 2:1 at University of East Anglia (UEA)
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1987
ARCO at Royal College of Organists
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989
PGCE (FE) at University of Wales
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1992

Qualifications

IB Music Revision Guide (3 Editions)
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment