Joshua Paulus

Joshua Paulus currently serves as third horn of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Prior to his appointment in New Orleans, Joshua performed with orchestras across the country such as the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the New World Symphony, and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also been involved with summer music festivals both in the United States and Europe including the Lucerne Music Festival Academy, the Aspen Music Festival, and the Roundtop Festival Institute. Joshua received his M.M from Northwestern University where his principal teachers were Gail Williams and Bill Barnewitz. He received his B.M from the University of Dayton after finishing his studies with Dr. Richard Chenoweth. Mr. Paulus’ thesis on the use of the off-stage horn was featured in a presentation at the International Horn Symposium and was published as a full-length article in the journal of the International Horn Society. Active as a chamber musician and a teacher in his former places of residence, he hopes to join the incredible fabric of musicians and music-making in this great city.\ A former Division I soccer player, Joshua also participates in area soccer leagues as well as devotes much of his free time to Crossfit.