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Reagan G. Paras

Associate Professor
Affiliated Departments
Music Education

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Reagan G. Paras serves as an associate professor for Berklee College of Music in the music education department.

A passionate conductor, singer, and educator, he has led performance tours throughout the United States and internationally. He is the artistic director for Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers, performing repertoire that authentically honors the mosaic of cultures represented in the ensemble. He also serves as the music director for The Salisbury Singers, one of the state's premier choral ensembles. Each summer, he conducts the Kodály Music Institute Choir, which includes music educators from around the world. In 2025, he will represent the United States in the American Choral Directors Association’s International Conductors Exchange Program. As an emerging researcher, he regularly presents at research symposiums nationwide. Additionally, he is a sought-after guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator for music festivals across the country.

He is a passionate advocate for music education, serving on various executive boards for music associations across the northeast. He is a proud husband to his amazing wife Lindsey, and father of three children ages 10, 9, and 6.

Career Highlights
  • Artistic Director, Many Voices Mechanics Hall Youth Singers
  • Music Director, Salisbury Singers
  • Conducting Fellow, ACDA's International Conductors Exchange Program (2025)
  • Founder/Co-Director, Diamonds From the Dust
  • Former Director of Music Education & Choral Activities, Anna Maria College
  • Music Director, Kodály Music Institute Choir
In Their Own Words
Our foremost responsibility to students is a humanistic one, which we fulfill by providing a robust music curriculum.

Every week, I actively apply what I teach. The curriculum and pedagogy in my courses are both relevant and well-informed. My extensive experience in a public school classroom greatly benefits music education majors. Throughout the semester, I work to bridge the gap between educational philosophy and practical reality.

I have spent over 10 years teaching in the public school system, gaining a deep understanding of the challenges, subtleties, and immense satisfaction that come with working with students. My teaching approach is firmly rooted in reality, ensuring that future music educators are ready to teach all students in a relevant, culturally responsive, and forward-thinking way. I am excited to watch the music education majors inspire a new generation of musicians.