Rod Pauls has recently retired from the Calgary Board of Education. During his 35 year tenure Rod was director of bands at John G. Diefenbaker High School and Crescent Heights High School, Calgary. Rod has received numerous nominations for Pan Canadian’s Student Choice Awards. His ensembles have received many accolades for their musicality and superior performances throughout Canada and the United States.
Rod is one of the founding members of the Westwinds Music Society, a not-for profit adult community music organization operated by and for its members. Currently, he conducts the Westwinds Silver Concert Band and co-directs Westwinds’ Green Concert Band.
Rod holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Education from the University of Calgary. A respected educator, he maintains an active schedule as a guest conductor, adjudicator, and clinician.
