Jorge Vargas, composer with Grand Mesa Strings.

Jorge Vargas

Jorge L. Vargas is a band director at Memorial Junior High in Eagle Pass, TX. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from The University of Texas-San Antonio and a master’s degree in Education from Lamar University. Mr. Vargas has written and arranged for concert band, marching band, string orchestra, and mariachi ensemble. His music has been performed at many festivals and competitions by high school groups and by professional groups alike.

Jorge is a member of BMI, the Texas Band Masters Association, and the Texas Music Educators Association, where he has served as the Region 11 Mariachi Coordinator.

Mr. Vargas lives in Eagle Pass with his wife, Adriana.