University of Texas, Austin (MM); Dominican College (BA). Paul spent the 1994-95 season with the San Antonio Symphony and as principal cellist of the Austin Symphony on their tour of France and Germany. 

He has served as principal cellist of the Austin Lyric Opera, Orchestra of Santa Fe, and Fresno Philharmonic.  Additionally, he has worked with New Century Chamber Orchestra, Sacramento Symphony, San Jose Symphony, Earplay, and the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival.  Paul is presently Assistant Principal Cello of the Sacramento Philharmonic and is a member of the Oakland-East Bay Symphony.