Paul Nagem has held the position of Principal Flute in the Colorado Springs Symphony/Philharmonic since 1994. A graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, he studied there with Lois Schaefer of the Boston Symphony. Prior to attending NEC he studied with Damian Bursill-Hall, then Principal Flute of the San Diego Symphony and now with the Pittsburgh Symphony.

In addition to his duties with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Mr. Nagem serves as Instructor of Flute at the Colorado College. He is a member of the Colorado Ballet orchestra, and the Colorado Chamber players. He has performed with the Colorado Symphony, the San Diego Symphony and the Singapore Symphony.