Great music-making emanates from a moment when the performance skills are so well-honed, the whole becomes exponentially greater than the sum of its parts. These rare synergistic moments require a process which begins at a technical level but transcends technique to become something wonderful that may touch the very soul of the conductor, performer and listener. Indeed, music has the power to touch the soul in a place nothing else can if we take our students BEYOND THE NOTES.
Following a distinguished 33 year teaching career, Professor Paula A. Crider continues to share her passion for making music through an active schedule as guest conductor, lecturer, clinician and adjudicator. She has enjoyed engagements in 48 states, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, France, Singapore, Italy Germany, Spain and Australia. She is a professor at the University of Texas where she was twice awarded the “Eyes of Texas” award for distinguished teaching.