Jeff Mangels - Composer

Jeff Mangels (b. 1969) holds the D.M.A. in composition from the University of South Carolina, the M.M. in composition from James Madison University, and the B.A. in music theory and composition from Virginia Tech. His composition teachers include Gordon (Dick) Goodwin, John Hilliard, Glenn Smith, and Kent Holliday.

A native of Herndon, Virginia, he began piano study at the age of 9 and became involved with composition while in high school. His works have been performed in the United States and Europe and he has been recognized for distinction in composition by noted composers including Lowell Liebermann and Chen Yi.

His compositions include works for orchestra, choir, voice, percussion, chamber groups, electronics, and solo piano. His orchestral work, The Trial, was recorded on ERM media’s “Masterworks of the New Era” vol. 11 conducted by Robert Winstin and performed by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. This CD is available through Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and CD Baby, among other retailers.

Active also in research, Dr. Mangels has done work on improving the notation of harmonics on bowed stringed instruments. Currently, he is Associate Professor of Music at Montgomery College and resides in Herndon, Virginia.