The Musical Process
Composer Marc Hoffman conceived this exceptional, trademarked algorithmic process while studying classical composition at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNSCA).
Using a monogram, birth date, full name or phrase, your one-of-a-kind melody is created and uploaded or mailed within a few days.
About
After establishing himself as a composer and performer of film, theatre, pop, classical and gospel music, Marc Hoffman began pursuing his passion for jazz in the early 1990s. As a pianist and vocalist, Marc performs over 100 dates a year with a repertoire of original jazz and his own arrangements of standards, ballads, and pop. He most often performs with his trio, but works as a soloist and with other ensembles as well, at concerts, festivals, clubs, and other public and private events. Marc’s compositions and songs have been performed across the US and in the UK and Europe by orchestras, other ensembles and soloists.
Marc Hoffman was born in Salisbury, NC, received a degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts, and completed additional study in film composition at the University of Southern California. He also studied at The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers included David Ott, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shaffer. He is a member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum. Marc is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music.
Marc’s original instrumental recordings include Late September and Curioso (jazz ensemble) and Long Way Home, new piano music blending jazz and light classical.
Vocal recordings include Christmas Time, I Will, and Dream of God. Always Waiting will be released in September of 2019.
Marc’s recent film work includes theme and score for the TV series, Scienstars (2017), and original score for 40 Fears for Dalliance Films (2014). Previous film credits include scoring The Mill (2008), several shorts, and acting as music historian for the 1985 film, Revolution (1986). In addition, Marc has been music supervisor for several films.
Also an author, Virillion Music Publishing released Marc’s first children’s book, “Sleep, Little Child” with accompanying CD entitled and based on an original lullaby. Marc’s first book and companion DVD, “Essential Worship Keyboard” was released by Emerald Books.
Marc Hoffman lives in Salisbury, NC with is wife, Anne and daughter, August.
