A California native, Jeffrey Parola began piano studies in his youth, and started to improvise and compose shortly thereafter. He later received a B.A. in composition at UCLA in 2002, and an M.M. in composition at the S.F. Conservatory of Music in 2005. His works have earned for him several honors, including first place prize at the 2005 SFCM Art Song Composition Competition, winner of the 2009 Highsmith Orchestral Composition Competition, and an honorable mention for the 2009 EAMA Prize. Parola is composer-in-residence for the New York City-based ensemble, Choral Chameleon, for the 2009-2010 season, and will begin doctoral studies and teaching at the University of Southern California in the Fall of 2010.

Ethan Gans-Morse, director
Beall Hall, University of Oregon
961 E. 18th Avenue, Eugene, OR

The University of Oregon Ambrosia Men's Choir makes its debut performance with original works by UO composers. Repertoire includes Jeffrey Parola's "Kyrie" from Missa Antiqua, conducted by Jeffrey Parola.

John Dodge, horn
Ronald Feldman, cello
Jeffrey Parola, piano
Beall Hall, University of Oregon
961 E. 18th Avenue, Eugene, OR

World premiere performance of a new Horn Trio. The famed cellist and conductor, Ronald Feldman, performs as part of his residency at the University of Oregon.

John Dodge, horn
Josh Koller, cello
Jeffrey Parola, piano
Central Lutheran Church
18th & Potter, Eugene, OR

University of Oregon hornist and master's student, John Dodge, features contemporary works by UO composers at his farewell master's recital, including Parola's Trio for horn, cello, and piano.

Loma Linda University Church
11125 Campus Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354

Composer, conductor and organist, Abraham Fabella, premieres new sacred works for organ at Loma Linda University Church, including a work written for Mr. Fabella by Jeffrey Parola.