His choirs have long been known for their rich musical and tonal texture, and high performance technique. Because he holds degrees in vocal performance, Paul seeks to blend into his chorus a high degree of vocal vitality and health. Smith anticipates the opportunity of bringing together the quality and talent of both the North Arkansas Symphony Chorus and John Brown University's Cathedral Choir. The JBU choir has performed several times in the past decade with the orchestra, but has not recently been featured with them. Smith is entering his 14th year as a member of the JBU music department and will direct JBU's 76th Christmas Candlelight service.
Little attention is given to the soul in our techno-centered society.
I hope to encourage greater participation form the Northwest Arkansas region, and see the ensemble grow into a first rate symphony chorus. John Brown University is a private university with an enrollment of over 1,500 students from 46 states and 30 countries. JBU is a member of the Arkansas Independent Colleges and Universities as well as the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.