QWAB Musical Director

Paul Kucharski

BA, MMus

Paul Kucharski was born in Ohio, U.S.A. and relocated to Australia in 1994. He holds a Master of Music degree and a Performer’s Certificate from Indiana University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Kentucky.

Formerly a lecturer at universities in Louisiana, West Virginia and Townsville, and a multi-instrumental instructor with Education Queensland, Paul is currently Teacher of Brass Instruments at Brisbane Girls Grammar School.

He is a frequent adjudicator and clinician in Queensland and has been an active member of the Australian Band and Orchestra Directors’ Association, holding the offices of North Queensland president and state treasurer.

He enjoys performing in, and composing for a variety of genres, including concert band, jazz ensemble and chamber ensembles.