Dr. Randall S. Paul is a respected performer, scholar, and educator. He has performed as a soloist and conductor at the International Clarinet Association Convention, the Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium, The International Flute Association Convention, and the World Saxophone Congress. His performances have taken him as far as the Virgin Islands, Canada, Korea, China, and Japan. He has performed solo recitals throughout the U.S. including numerous prestigious venues including, The High Museum of Art in Atlanta, the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, the Lincoln Center Bruno Walter Auditorium, and twice at Carnegie Hall. His debut performance at Carnegie Hall received critical acclaim as ..."a dapper performance"...by The New York Times.

Dr. Paul has over twenty years of professional regional orchestra experience performing as guest principal clarinetist with The Utica Philharmonic (NY) the Dayton Philharmonic, Springfield Symphony, Dayton Ballet Orchestra, Dayton Opera Orchestra, the Hamilton-Fairfield Symphony, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, and the Richmond (IN) Symphony.

Discography

Dr. Paul's performances are too numerous to list but have been broadcast on WGUC and WDPR and his discography include the following: The Dayton Philharmonic 75th Anniversary; An American Cinderella (With the Dayton Ballet Orchestra); and The Brahms Trio. His recent live recitals can be downloaded for free on i-Tunes U.

New Music Dedications

Piece for Clarinet "Alone" by Dana Wilson (1981)

Premier Performances

In 2006, he performed the United States premier of a new concerto for clarinet called Prairie Dawn by the Canadian composer Stephen Chatman.

Publications

He has written articles for the International Clarinet Association publication "The Clarinet" and has recently published his first book “Successful Strategies for Clarinet Reed Making” (2010) that includes interviews with such notable performers and educators as Stanley Hasty of the Eastman School, Christopher Sereque of the Seattle Symphony, Robert DiLutis of the Rochester Philharmonic, and Robert Gilbert of the Cleveland Orchestra.

Education

His education includes study at Jacksonville State University, Ithaca College, the College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, and The University of Oklahoma, where he completed his Doctorate in Clarinet Performance.

Current Position

Dr. Paul is an Associate Professor of Music at Wright State University. He serves as the Ohio Chairperson for the International Clarinet Association and hosts an annual ICA Clarinet Residency called "Clarinet Legends" that has attracted such notable performers as Gene Ramsbottom from Vancouver and Stanley and Naomi Drucker from the NY Philharmonic.

Corporate Sponsorship

Dr. Paul is a Selmer Paris Artist and is proud to represent the “Signature” clarinet.

What the critics say

"...a dapper performance..."
--Tim Page, The New York Times

“Your performance of the difficult Prokofieff was very fine and let me congratulate you once more.”
-- Gervase de Peyer, London Symphony

“Dr. Paul’s contribution [dissertation] is outstanding, and destined to become a classic in its field.”
-- Michael Webster, Rochester Philharmonic and
San Francisco Symphony

Of his dissertation on Clarinet Reed Making-
"A MUST for Clarinet Teachers and Performers"
--Thomas Goolsby, NACWPI Journal

“…demonstrate his versatility…a fine performance”
-- Grubbs/Lynskey, The Clarinet

“I have nothing to say…nothing to add…fabulous performance!”
-- Harold Wright, Boston Symphony Orchestra

“I was exceedingly impressed by the performance [it] showed great musical qualities and a strong command of the instrument.”
-- Fred Ormand, University of Michigan

“What a beautiful experience listening to you. You represent the new frontiers of clarinet playing. Bravo.”
-- David Dworkin, NYC Metropolitan Opera