Director Of Music

Paul Emmett is a versatile instrumentalist, composer, and conductor, based near Grantham, Lincolnshire, whose career has spanned years of performance and education. 

Musical Background and Education

• Early Training: He began with trombone and piano lessons, sang in various choirs, and played in rock and jazz ensembles such as the trio Jamin’ the Sandwich.

• “17-Year Gap Year”: After leaving school in 2004, Paul worked various jobs—including a stint as a mortgage advisor—while establishing himself as a self-employed music teacher.

• Academic Return: Following the loss of work during the 2020 lockdown, Paul returned to Higher Education at Grantham College and went on to study at the University of Nottingham, where he recently graduated with First Class Honours in Music Composition. 

Professional Portfolio

• Composer and Arranger: Paul writes for a diverse range of mediums, including orchestras, choirs, theatre, and film. His portfolio includes electroacoustic music, sound design, and choral works.

• Conductor: In addition to conducting the Nottinghamshire Police Band, Paul also serves as the Assistant Musical Director of Melismata, a specialized early music choir.  He also founded, and arranges music for the acapella group Voxicology, and has guest-conducted for societies like the Boston Operatic Society, and Harrowby Singers.

• Educator: Beyond private tuition, he leads creative composition workshops and has a history of working within schools.