In 2018 Paul was inducted into the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association Hall of Fame. He is a former member of the Jazz Faculty of Shenandoah Conservatory. While there he taught Jazz Ensemble, Improvisation, Jazz Combo and Master Classes in Applied Trombone. Aylor Middle School in Frederick County, VA and was on the Jazz Faculty for the regional Governor's School, Performing and Visual Arts Northwest, for fifteen years. He is the director of the Clarke County Community Band and former band director at Harmony Middle School in Loudoun County, Virginia. Paul is currently an adjunct professor at Shenandoah University teaching music education. Reinhardt - designer and author of "The Pivot System." He has been a music educator for over thirty years. Verne Collins, Alan Wright, Fred Marzan, Chris Pedersen - director of The Garden State Symphonic Band and Dr. Paul has studied trombone, brass pedagogy and jazz studies with Robert Schectman, William Seeman, Dr. Paul received both his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Education from Shenandoah Conservatory, with additional studies through Combs College of Music in Philadelphia. Jake out of Hagerstown, MD, The Hit Men out of Frederick and Doug Riecken and the Midnight Band from the NY/NJ area. Paul has performed in eight European countries and with area bands such as Mr. The band won the Jaycess Talent Expo in 1971 at the Garden State Arts Center, competing against over forty other groups. His first horn band, Blue Love, was based on groups like BS&T and Chicago. Paul began playing in horn bands and jazz groups in the late-1960's around the New York - New Jersey area. A multi-instrumentalist, he is currently working on an album of his growing catalog of songs about positive social commentary that celebrates the common ground we can find together, regardless of our differences. Michael is also the drummer and vocalist for Loudoun County's own songwriting band, "Andy Hawk and the Trainwreck Endings", as songwriting is his passion. He has also served as a Production/Stage Manager for several large Florida music festivals, including the Sarasota Blues Festival and Venetian Sun Fiesta. In 1981, Michael began his professional career in Southern California as a member of "The Willie Aames Band", in support of Willie Aames of the "Eight is Enough" and "Charles in Charge" television series. Michael is also a member of "The Ruins", a NOVA alt-country outfit known for their 2010 self-titled album, produced and recorded by Marco Delmar. Notable dates with the band include Nissan Pavilion Side Stage openings for Kansas and Yes, opening for Johnny Winter, and playing Friday Night Live in Herndon. Michael Gauvreau has been an active member of the Northern Virginia music scene since 1998, when he was hired by the regional tribute band, "Pride Enjoy", after moving to the area from Florida.
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