About: Jeff

Full Name
Jeffrey Parola
Website
http://www.parola.org
Details
The music of California-based composer, Jeffrey Parola, might be described as a mix of convention and invention, drawing 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. Upon graduation from the Conservatory, Parola began work as a full-time high school music teacher, and has since taken a three-year compositional sabbatical. Eager to write again, he is planning to return to composition over the course of the summer to build his portfolio for prospective doctoral programs in composition. A hobbyist of many activities, Parola finds himself enjoying the outdoors, gym fitness, blogging, good food, films, and friends.

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