Dr. Paul Millette (he/him/his)

Paul Millette composes contemporary percussion works with a focus on marimba and percussion ensemble repertoire performed at the university level. His catalog includes signature pieces "Roadrunner," "Openings and Closings," and "A Heaven Full of Stars," which feature extended techniques and virtuosic cadenzas for percussion instruments. These compositions appear in recital programs and ensemble concerts across academic music departments. His YouTube channel serves as a digital archive documenting premiere performances and new works in the contemporary percussion field. The platform hosts recordings of university ensemble concerts, solo recitals, and commissioned pieces that expand the available repertoire for percussion performers. Content includes complete performances, score excerpts, and program notes that contextualize each composition. Millette's work reaches an audience of percussion educators, music students, and classical instrumentalists through academic and digital channels. His compositions address specific technical and artistic needs within university percussion programs and professional performance settings. The material supports curriculum development for percussion education while contributing new repertoire to the contemporary classical percussion canon.