Jeffrey Parola
09/10 Composer-In-Residence
The music of California-based composer, Jeffrey Parola, draws inspiration from the Western classical canon, contemporary art music, jazz, and popular music. Parola’s compositions communicate in a diversity of styles and musical syntaxes, and seek to speak to the ever-sophisticated ear of the modern listener.
Parola’s overarching compositional philosophy is driven by his conviction that music must be enjoyed and understood, that it should be savory and digestible, that it ultimately touches the intellect, spirit, and heart.
His works have achieved success and garnered several awards throughout his youth, undergraduate, and graduate years. He received his B.A. in composition from the University of California, Los Angeles, and M.M. in composition from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Several of Parola’s works have been performed and read by many individuals and ensembles, including: conductors - Peter Rutenberg, John Koza, Nicole Paiment, David Conte, Joseph Gregorio, Jonathan Velsaco, Vance George; choirs - Hartnell College Chamber Choir, Los Angeles Chamber Singers, Camerata Singers, SF Conservatory Chorus, Long Beach Poly High School Chamber Choir, Schola Cantorum San Francisco, Ateneo Chamber Singers, San Francisco State Chamber Singers; instrumental ensembles - Bay Brass, SFCM New Music Ensemble, Long Beach Poly High School Orchestra, SFCM Orchestra, SFCM Brass Players, Fireworks Ensemble; soloists - William Vendice and Christina Borgioli.
In addition to his music career, Parola enjoys the outdoors, gym fitness, blogging, good food, films, and friends. He currently lives, works, and writes in San Francisco, CA.