Georg Pargas

This intense programmatic work depicts the story of Pandora, who in Greek mythology was the first mortal woman. Various mutations of the middle age chant tune 'Dies Irae' are used to great effect in c...

The word Portent is defined as a sign or omen that signifies an event of great importance or consequence. I wrote this piece as a concert opener or festival selection. Sometimes, when a composer is wr...

Originality and a gift for melody are clearly on display in this highly expressive composition by a young Arkansas composer. In memorializing a band student who passed away, Standridge reflects on how...