“Australian Choral Composer, Paul Jarman’s (b. 1971) passion for composing, conducting, performing and educating is well known all over the world. His music and lyrics are thought-provoking and powerful, bringing to life the stories and the histories, both ancient and new, that define who we are and how we belong in this world. Paul’s songs include many of the the most popular choral works in Australia.”
“He has worked extensively throughout Australia, Europe, Asia, and North America, with theatre productions, dance ensembles, Aboriginal-Anglo Celtic performance groups, choirs and orchestras; from concert halls to remote communities, schools and institutions, festivals, and special events. His music is a broad sweep across the Australian landscape, moving seamlessly between the past and the present, illuminating what we value, what we know, and what we hope to achieve as citizens of intellect, integrity and compassion.”
“It has real energy and intention, and he is fearless in the pursuit of the perfect sound, drawing on the western instruments he plays (including the piano, clarinet, harmonica and saxophone) but specialising in ethnic wind instruments from all over the world.”
“As a warm and engaging conductor and educator, he has that rare ability to bring people together, to empower and interpret stories meaningfully, meticulously researching his subject to create music and lyrics with an evocative power well beyond the piece itself – a place of genuine reflection on the values held within it. This reciprocation , the inspirational partnership, is something participants never forget. This is a formidable gift which he uses with humility and grace.” Julia Ditterich – 2015
(Julia is an artist, librarian, teacher, Aboriginal Liaison Officer and poet)
Recent Events
HICES Music Festival - Guest Conductor
From Sunday, 11th August 2024 to to Wednesday, 14th August 2024,Paul is delighted to return to HICES as the guest conductor 2024. Finale work will be his new anthem, 'This is Our World' from the song cycle 'World of Tomorrow'...
St Augustines College - Composer/Conductor in Residence
From Tuesday, 6th August 2024 to to Thursday, 8th August 2024,Paul has been invited to kick start an exciting new leap forward for the choral program at St Augustines...
Australian Schools Australia Annual Conference - Keynote Presenter
From Thursday, 1st August 2024 to to Saturday, 3rd August 2024,Paul has been invited as a keynote presenter for this years conference, investigating the challenges of AI within education and the arts...
Testimonials
Boston City Singers
I found the lyrics powerful and descriptive, and it sounded beautiful with the string quartet. I found the song very moving...
Deb Hepworth, Artistic Director South Australian Primary Public Schools Festival of Music
His writing is accessible to everyone! When commissioned to write a song or songs, his attention to detail and investigation into the topic ensures the content of his songs are based on fact and tell a true story that will both entertain, teach and inspire…
Catherine Wilson, Head of Music, Ascham
Paul has a special gift – the extraordinary ability to relate to each and every child of every age and to bring out the best in them as they are guided by him on their musical experience. Paul is a true music educator, composer and performer…