Joey Paul 

 

Joey Paul is grateful to be entering his 33rd year as a band director in Aledo ISD, where he currently serves as Director of Bands and Fine Arts Department Chair at Aledo High School. Throughout his career, Mr. Paul has remained focused on creating meaningful musical opportunities for students and fostering a strong sense of community through music.

He holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Texas Tech University, where he studied trumpet under Will Strider, and a Master of Education from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.

Mr. Paul directs the Aledo High School Wind Ensemble and coordinates the district’s band program across grades 6–12. Since 1993, the program has grown from 150 to more than 600 students, thanks to the support of a dedicated team of educators, students, families, and the Aledo community.

The Bearcat Regiment has seen significant success under his leadership, including:

• 10-time UIL State Marching Band Qualifier

• 10-time Bands of America (BOA) Class Champion

• 9-time BOA Finalist

In 1999, the marching band was invited to perform at the Texas Governor’s Inaugural Parade for George W. Bush in Austin.

The Aledo High School Wind Ensemble has also consistently excelled, earning UIL Sweepstakes Awards and top honors at regional and national festivals. Notable highlights include:

• Five appearances in the TMEA State Honor Band Contest

• Named the 2015 5A TMEA State Honor Band, performing at the 2016 TMEA Convention

• Selected as a 2022 TMEA Invited Band

• Invited to perform at the 2020 Music for All National Concert Band Festival in Indianapolis

• Multiple recognitions as a National Winner in the Mark of Excellence Wind Band Honors Project

• Recipient of the Phi Beta Mu Program of Distinction Award, a reflection of the program’s commitment to musical and educational excellence

Since Mr. Paul began teaching in Aledo, the district’s concert and marching bands have earned more than 100 UIL Sweepstakes Awards. Students regularly achieve placements in TMEA All-Region, Area, and All-State Bands and perform at the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest.

Mr. Paul has been recognized with several professional honors, including:

• Aledo ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year

• GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Outstanding Teacher Award

• Top 10 A+ Educator, Fort Worth Texas Magazine

• Bayard H. Friedman Hero Award, Score a Goal in the Classroom

• Grammy Music Educator Award nominee

• UIL Sponsor of Excellence nominee

Two original works have been commissioned in honor of his years of service: What Greater Calling by Willie Owens (25th year) and Dedication Fanfare by Carol Chambers (30th year).

In 2003, Mr. Paul and his wife Karen, a choral music educator in Aledo ISD, founded the Aledo High School chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. The chapter has grown from just 12 students to over 100, fostering student leadership, service, and music advocacy across the district and community.

Mr. Paul is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity, National Association for Music Education, and the Conn-Selmer VIP Program. He remains active as an adjudicator and clinician across the state.

He and his wife Karen have four children—Gustin, Tyler, Alyssa, and Noella—and two dogs, Buddy and Coda. Outside of the band hall, he enjoys hiking, biking, exercising, camping, and spending time with his family.

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Joey Paul 

Director of Bands/Fine Arts

TMEA Region 30 Band Chair 

TBA Region 30 Representative 

Aledo ISD

1000 Bailey Ranch Rd.

Aledo, TX 76008

Office: 817-441-5127 

Fax:  817-441-5174