Paul’s work is inspired by those who inspire him. Click on each testimonial for more detail.
Boston City Singers
I found the lyrics powerful and descriptive, and it sounded beautiful with the string quartet. I found the song very moving...
Bron Lawson - CEO of the Bluebird Foundation
Through his respectful relationships with them, Paul was able to support each and every one of them to tell their story through words, art and song...
Cameron Herbert, Principal St Mark's Anglican Community School Perth
Paul, once again, thank you for the immersion of your essence and soul in this whole creative process...
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…
Darina Charkarova, Artistic Director Sydney Adult Glee Club
I want to say a huge thank you making the Festival of Voices the amazing experience it is. Everyone's highlight has been the Singer's Lounge and this is entirely because of your unmatched passion and energy, the incredible inclusive and safe environme...
Darren Emerson, Head of Music Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School
The work premiered at our Annual Music Concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre where Paul returned to conduct the massed musical item. It remains a highlight of 2014 and the song has gone on to become a popular and meaningful part of Lowther Hall...
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…
Jenny Gregory, NSW Department Education & Training
Jarms' music not only teaches and inspires but reaches the core of Australian culture and and what it means to be human...
Jenny Moon head of choral & Voice Hillcrest Christian College
In 2011 our college commissioned Paul Jarman to write a piece for two of our treble choirs. The entire process, from the initial student workshop through to the world premiere of Freedom From Fear in July 2012, was creative, collaborative and exciting...
Jeremy Williamson, Director Performing Arts, Hillcrest Christian College
His music connects intimately with the time, culture, space and values of the people he writes for. Paul achieves this through his passion for “communing” with the people he works with; meeting them on a soul to soul level, and living the journey of the project with them….
Joel Copeland, President of KMEIA
Paul Jarman is an Australian icon. He embodies everything that KMEIA stands for and our long association with Paul and his music has strengthened over time...
Jonathan Todhunter the King's School
Paul gave so much and so willingly. He has inspired a cohort of students to aim higher, have courage in their hopes and to connect with their dreams through a powerful composition...
Julia Ditterich - Poet, artist, librarian
Paul is well known for his warmth and ability to captivate and enthuse music lovers of all ages, but he is especially gifted in facilitating community inspired collaborations….
Julie Christiansen - Artistic Director Birralee Voices
By nature, he can’t help but inspire, not only with his compositions which have a way of challenging every singer to be a better person...
Kate Albury - Choral Director Brisbane Grammar and Gondwana Voices
Paul Jarman is a champion for young and aspiring composers and has truly changed the landscape of Australian choral music...
Kim Sutherland OAM, Hunter Singers Founding Director
Paul Jarman is a delight to work with! My choristers always love having him involved in both the creative process and the performances...
Maree Hennessey, Kodaly specialist & music teacher Somerville House
You have given us a song beyond who we are - one that will uplift and inspire us and one that we have to reach for. You didn't just give us a song 'about' us - you gave us what we need to hear that we can be...
Mary Giles, Head of Music Dulwich College, Suzhou China
Words cannot describe my heartfelt gratitude to your generosity of spirit when you first visited Dulwich Suzhou in Oct 2013! You are an incredible Australian Cultural Ambassador for Music. Your passion and interest in the music of other people and cultures is TRULY infectious...
PLC Music Department Sydney
Paul has the skills to reach every level of music education - entertaining students from pre- school to University level. His compositions cater for all age levels and always have interesting stories, which go hand in hand with his use of innovative musical concepts…..
Rob Cooke, Director of Music The Southport School
We were very lucky indeed to have Paul as our composer in residence during 2011 as he fired the imagination of many young musicians at TSS as a wonderful artistic mentor...
Ruth Friend, Take Note Music Publisher, Head of Music St Kevin's
Fabulous as an artist in residence, performing to groups of students and teaching them songs from around the world. He inspires creativity wherever he goes!
Stephen Williams, Director of Music, Somerville House
Working with Paul Jarman was an absolute delight. He gave so much of his time in developing our School Song which encompassed the spirt and nature of the school and its community...
The Bunbury Men of Song
Paul’s energy, his ability to quickly connect with people from all walks of life and backgrounds, and his musical skills are breathtaking to watch and be part of. He has earned an enormous degree of respect from the members of our choir and we in turn are honoured by being connected to him with a genuine brotherly love...
Vivienne Winther, Director Macquarie Conservatorium
Paul’s boundless energy and commitment to getting everyone involved and loving it, whether in workshops writing music and words, or in choirs liberating voices, are what makes the projects he leads so worthwhile, productive and fun...