Jay Parrotta

Justus (Jay) Parrotta possesses an extensive music background while receiving numerous awards and commissions. He holds a Bachelor of Music Magna Cum Laude in Organ Performance with a Minor in Composition, a Master in Composition with a concentration in Concert Music, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Music Composition from The Catholic University of America’s Benjamin T. Rome School of Music. He is a Fellow of the American Guild of Organists. As a concert organist, his performances include recitals at venues such as the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, National City Christian Church, St. Luke’s Catholic Church in McLean Virginia, and Washington National Cathedral. His compositional works encompass a wide variety of genres including music for solo instruments, voice, choir, congregation, chamber ensemble, orchestra, dance, opera, electronics, and film including the critically acclaimed documentary Dakota 38. Dr.…