About me
Peter Kolar is a composer of Salvadoran-Polish heritage and a classically-trained pianist known for his creative blend of classical, folkloric and pop idioms. His works include the bilingual (English-Spanish) mass settings “Misa Luna” and “Mass of the Sun of Justice,” both recipients of the distinguished mass setting award by the Association of Catholic Publishers, and a solo piano CD titled “Variations.” In 2022, Peter was named Pastoral Musician of the Year by the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, and in 2024 he received the Mary Frances Reza Award for outstanding service to the Hispanic church in the United States. Peter serves as the Editor for Spanish and Bilingual Resources at GIA Publications. He holds a Masters degree in music composition from Northwestern University and resides in El Paso, Texas, where he is the Director of the El Paso Catholic Diocesan Choir.
