Paul Blackstone

I am an experienced, open-minded teacher. I encourage my students to work hard, approaching all problems from a fundamental level. I especially emphasize sound production and solid rhythm.BM performance - University of North Texas 2005MM performance - University of Illinois 2008Current DMA candidate at the University of Texas at Austin

11 years - grades 6 and upTeaching Assistant at University of Illinois 2005-2008 - taught horn lessons, coached brass ensembles, and horn class for education majorsTeaching Assistant at University of Texas 2009-2011 - taught undergraduate horn lessons for majors and non-majorsExtensive teaching alongside some of the best middle and high school band directors in Texas

The Four Hornsmen of the Apocalypse (2005-present) performances in Illinois, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, South Carolina, Michigan, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Indiana, and Wisconsin at notable colleges, universities, workshops, symposia, and as soloists with orchestra.Abilene Symphony (TX) 2008-2010 - second hornChampaign-Urbana Symphony (IL) 2007-2008 - assistant principalPerformances with:Austin SymphonySan Diego SymphonyDallas Wind SymphonySinfonia da Camera (IL)Sherman Symphony (TX)Round Rock Symphony (TX)San Angelo Symphony (TX)Texas Chamber GroupThe Prairie Ensemble (IL)Etc.Extensive opera and musical pit orchestra experience

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anywhere

$40-$50/hr (depending on travel)