Salisbury Symphony Orchestra to perform Marc Hoffman work

May 23, 2013 (Salisbury, NC) – The Salisbury Symphony Orchestra and Music Director David Hagy will include a new piece by NC composer Marc Hoffman on their annual Pops at the Post Concert. The concert will take place beside the Salisbury Post in downtown Salisbury on Saturday, June 1st, beginning at 7.30 PM. After the first concert celebrating the newspaper’s centennial in 2005, the Post began sponsoring this community tradition.

Hoffman’s new work is a medley of film cues taken from a recent score for a film by NC filmmaker Will Merrick.

“Salisbury and Rowan County residents look forward to this concert every year,” Hoffman said, “and I am especially grateful to Maestro Hagy for including a piece of mine on this year’s concert.”

An established composer, jazz vocalist and pianist, Marc Hoffman is known throughout North Carolina and beyond for his performances as a soloist and with his trio at festivals, corporate and private events, and other venues. He performs frequently at Ethos in Salisbury, NC. On the same day as Pops at the Post will return to perform at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC for the Music in the Vineyard series.

Marc is currently at work scoring an animated feature written by legendary animator Tom Ray. Recent film work includes the score for “40 Fears” for Charlotte-based Dalliance Films. Previous film work includes scoring, “The Mill” and acting as Music Supervisor for several films. He was also music historian for the film “Revolution”. Also an author, Marc’s Essential Worship Keyboard is published by Emerald Books and picture book, Sleep, Little Child by Virillion Music Publishing.

Marc’s original concert, sacred and jazz pieces have been performed across the US, and in the UK, France and The Netherlands.

For more information on Marc Hoffman visit www.marchoffman.com.

About Marc Hoffman:

Composer/pianist/vocalist Marc Hoffman received a bachelor’s degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at USC. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers have included John Corigliano, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shaffer. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. He lives in Salisbury with is wife, Anne, and their daughter August. For more information Marc Hoffman and his work, visit www.marchoffman.com and Marc-Hoffman-Music on Facebook.

Jazz pianist/vocalist/composer on “Music in the Vineyards” series

May 22, 2013 (CHARLOTTE, NC) – Virillion Music recording artist Marc Hoffman will perform Saturday, June 1st from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC as part of the “Music In the Vineyards” series.

Hoffman, a NC native will include original instrumental and vocal jazz in his performance, as well as standards and pop.

“I’m really excited to be back for another performance on the “Music in the Vineyards” series,” Hoffman said. “Childress Vineyards is a beautiful and fun venue and it’s great working with their staff. The crowd is so supportive at Childress!”

Marc’s most recent CD, Curioso, is a compilation of eclectic, original jazz pieces. His inspirations for various tracks ranged from Neal Hefti to David Benoit and Jean Luc Ponty. The first airtime Curioso received was on WWOZ in New Orleans with DJ Jelly Roll Justice commenting that, “”Hefti” makes you smile with its delicate riffs and uplifting swing.” The CD has aired on radio in Italy, the UK, and all over the US.

June 1st is a busy day for Marc as the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra will premiere a new piece that evening on their annual Pops at the Post concert in downtown Salisbury, NC.

Marc is currently at work scoring an animated feature written by legendary animator Tom Ray. Recent film work includes the score for “40 Fears” for Charlotte-based Dalliance Films. Previous film work includes the score for, “The Mill” and acting as Music Supervisor for several films. He was music historian for the film “Revolution”. Also an author, Marc’s Essential Worship Keyboard is published by Emerald Books and picture book, Sleep, Little Child by Virillion Music Publishing.

Childress Vineyards is located at Exit 89 off I-85, on Hwy 64 W. in Lexington, NC.

Marc’s music is available on iTunes, Amazon.com and CDBaby. For more info visit his website, www.marchoffman.com.

About Marc Hoffman:

Marc Hoffman received a degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at USC. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers have included John Corigliano, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shaffer. Marc performs across the US and abroad, as a soloist and with his jazz trio. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. Marc lives in Salisbury, NC with is wife, Anne, and their daughter August.

Jazz pianist/vocalist returns to Rock Hill for Come See Me Festival Special 50th Year Celebration

April 3, 2012 (Rock Hill, SC) – Jazz pianist/composer/vocalist Marc Hoffman will perform with his quartet Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Glencairn Gardens in Rock Hill, SC as part of the 50th Annual Come See Me Festival. Joining Marc will be sax player Patrick Brown, bassist Tim Hartis, and drummer Brent Deaton.

Hoffman is well known throughout the Southeast US, having appeared at clubs, arenas, and other venues. Marc also performs nationally and internationally for music festivals and other events, and has entertained crowds at the North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston SC; Speedway Motorsports Inc. and the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, both in Charlotte; the Annual Old Town Blues & Jazz Festival in Rock Hill, SC; and outside the US in the UK and The Netherlands.

In keeping with the 50th year theme for this year’s Come See Me Festival, Marc and the quartet will perform jazz from the early 1960s exclusively. “The 1950s and ’60s comprise one of the most significant eras of jazz,” Hoffman says, “and specifically latin jazz from artists and composers such as Jobim and Gilberto. It’s great fun performing jazz from this era both as a singer and a pianist.”

“It’s a treat to return to Rock Hill,” Hoffman says. “Many thanks to the festival organizers for inviting us and to SCBT for the sponsorship.”

(This performance is sponsored by Sponsored by South Carolina Bank & Trust of the Piedmont.)

Marc’s recent Southeast performances include Ashe Civic Center in W. Jefferson, NC, and an invitation-only concert in Charleston, SC. He is currently at work scoring an animated feature written by legendary animator Tom Ray. An original jazz instrumental CD, “Curioso” was released in 2010. Recent film work includes the score for “40 Fears” for Charlotte-based Dalliance Films. Previous film work includes the score for, “The Mill” and acting as Music Supervisor for several films. He was music historian for the film “Revolution”. Also an author, Marc’s Essential Worship Keyboard is published by Emerald Books and picture book, Sleep, Little Child by Virillion Music Publishing.

For more information on Marc’s recordings and performances visit: . Music is available at CD Baby, Amazon, iTunes.

About Marc Hoffman:
Marc Hoffman received a degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at Univ. of Southern California. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers included John Corigliano, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shaffer. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. Marc lives in Salisbury, NC with is wife, Anne, and their daughter August.

” ‘Hefti’ [from the CD Curioso] makes you smile with its delicate riffs and uplifting swing.”
— DJ Jelly Roll Justice, WWOZ-FM, New Orleans, LA

“A couple more discs like this…and his infectious, melodic writing and polished musicianship
will surely start to win him a serious following.”
— Gary Dalkin, music writer and editor – Film Music on the Web

“…the Hollywood impressions of Marc Hoffman’s “Middle Earth” made some pieces on the program seem stale and derivative.
— London Guardian review of U.K. premiere at the Wilde Festival

Pianist/vocalist/composer plays original and standard jazz

October 19, 2012 (CHARLOTTE, NC) – Virillion Music recording artist Marc Hoffman will perform this Saturday, October 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC as part of the “Music In the Vineyards” series.

Hoffman, a NC native will include original instrumental and vocal jazz in his performance, as well as standards, Broadway and pop.

“I’m really excited to be back for another performance on the “Music in the Vineyards” series,” Hoffman said. “Childress Vineyards is a beautiful and fun venue and it’s great working with their supportive staff.”

Marc’s most recent CD, Curioso, is a compilation of eclectic original jazz pieces. His inspirations for various tracks ranged from Neal Hefti to David Benoit and Jean Luc Ponty. The first airtime Curioso received was on WWOZ in New Orleans. Tracks from the CD have since been played on radio stations in Italy, the UK, and all over the US.

Childress Vineyards is located at Exit 89 off I-85, on Hwy 64 W. in Lexington, NC.

Marc’s music is available on iTunes, Amazon.com and CDBaby. For more info visit his website, www.marchoffman.com.

About Marc Hoffman:

Marc Hoffman received a degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at USC. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers have included John Corigliano, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shaffer. Marc performs across the US and abroad, as a soloist and with his jazz trio. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. Marc lives in Salisbury, NC with is wife, Anne, and their daughter August.

“Sleep, Little Child” author/composer Marc Hoffman in W. Jefferson

September 6, 2012 (WEST JEFFERSON, NC) – Author/composer Marc Hoffman will take part next week in Ashe County Arts Council’s annual On The Same Page Literary Festival in West Jefferson. The festival, which runs September 12 – 15 will feature NC authors at a new Book Fair on Wednesday, September 12 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. The event will take place at the Ashe Arts Center, 303 School Avenue.

Hoffman will be signing and selling his children’s book, Sleep, Little Child and also a co-authored keyboard instructional book, Essential Worship Keyboard. Sleep Little Child, based on an original lullaby was published by Virillion Music.

“This festival is a wonderful event for authors and readers and I am delighted to be taking part in the new Book Fair,” Hoffman says. “I am especially grateful to Jane Lonon, executive director of the Ashe County Arts Council for the invitation.”

On the Same Page Literary Festival is sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council and the Ashe County Public Library.

This Saturday, September 8th, Hoffman will make his fourth appearance at “Tickling The Ivories”, an all-piano concert at Ashe Civic Center also sponsored by Ashe County Arts Council.

An established composer, vocalist and pianist, Marc Hoffman is known throughout North Carolina and beyond for his performances as a soloist and with his trio at festivals, corporate and private events, and other venues. He performs frequently at Ethos in Salisbury, NC and on October 16th will return to Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC for the Music in the Vineyard series.

Marc’s original concert, sacred and jazz pieces have been performed across the US, and in the UK, France and The Netherlands. He recently composed the score for the comedy feature film, “40 Fears”. A piano instructional book, Essential Worship Keyboard was released by Emerald Books in 2008.

For more information regarding On The Same Page Literary Festival, go to www.ashecountyarts.org.

For more information on Marc Hoffman visit www.marchoffman.com.

About Marc Hoffman:

Composer/pianist/vocalist/author Marc Hoffman received a bachelor’s degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at USC. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers have included John Corigliano, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shaffer. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. He lives in Salisbury with is wife, Anne, and their daughter August. For more information Marc Hoffman and his work, visit www.marchoffman.com and Marc-Hoffman-Music on Facebook.

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Jazz composer/pianist returns for Ashe County Concert

August 31, 2012 (WEST JEFFERSON, NC) – Composer/pianist Marc Hoffman will perform on the the Ashe County Arts Council’s “Tickling The Ivories” concert of piano music in the Ashe County Civic Center in West Jefferson, this Saturday, September 8, beginning at 7.30 PM.
Hoffman will perform several new, original jazz piano pieces on the concert. The September 8th concert will mark his fourth year performing on the “Tickling The Ivories”.

“I look forward to this concert every year,” Hoffman said, “and I am especially grateful to Jane Lonon, executive director of the Ashe County Arts Council for inviting me back this year.”

An established composer, vocalist and pianist, Marc Hoffman is known throughout North Carolina and beyond for his performances as a soloist and with his trio at festivals, corporate and private events, and other venues. He performs frequently at Ethos in Salisbury, NC and on October 16th will return to Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC for the Music in the Vineyard series.

Marc’s original concert, sacred and jazz pieces have been performed across the US, and in the UK, France and The Netherlands. He recently composed the score for the comedy feature film, “40 Fears”. A children’s book, Sleep Little Child, based on an original lullaby was released by Virillion Music Publishing in 2010. A piano instructional book, Essential Worship Keyboard was released by Emerald Books in 2008.

“Tickling The Ivories” features a diverse repertoire from professional and student pianists.

Advance tickets are available at the Ashe Arts Center or by phone: (336) 846-ARTS. Tickets will also be available at the door. Ticket prices are $12 adult and $5 students. For more information on the Arts Council, go to www.ashecountyarts.org.

The Ashe County Civic Center is located at 962 Mt. Jefferson Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694. For more information on the concerts, visit www.ashecivic.com.
For more information on Marc Hoffman visit www.marchoffman.com.

About Marc Hoffman:

Composer/pianist/vocalist Marc Hoffman received a bachelor’s degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at USC. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers have included John Corigliano, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shaffer. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. He lives in Salisbury with is wife, Anne, and their daughter August. For more information Marc Hoffman and his work, visit www.marchoffman.com and Marc-Hoffman-Music on Facebook.

Tags: Ashe County Arts Council, concerts, jazz, piano, Marc Hoffman

Pianist/vocalist to perform in downtown Charlotte

August 2, 2012 (Charlotte, NC) – Jazz pianist/composer/vocalist Marc Hoffman will perform this Friday, August 3rd with his duo at Wells Fargo Plaza in downtown Charlotte. Special guest bassist Dave Vergato will join Hoffman for this performance.

Hoffman and his duo, trio, and quartet are well known in the Charlotte area for their appearances at jazz clubs, concerts, and private events, most recently at the Pewter Rose in Charlotte as part of the Sai Jazz Series. Marc has performed nationally and internationally for music festivals and corporate and private events, and has entertained crowds at the North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston SC; Speedway Motorsports Inc. and the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, both in Charlotte; the Annual Old Town Blues & Jazz Festival in Rock Hill, SC; and in the UK and The Netherlands.

Wells Fargo Plaza is located at 301 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC, 28202. In addition to the Friday lunch concerts, Alive After Five takes place at WFP each April.

“It’s great to play in downtown Charlotte,” Hoffman says. “Many thanks to Wells Fargo for inviting us!”

For this performance Marc will feature tunes from his latest CD, Curioso and a mix of original jazz, standards and pop.

Marc’s recent performances include at Ashe Civic Center in W. Jefferson, NC, and an invitation-only concert in Charleston, SC. Other recent work includes composing the score for the feature film “40 Fears” for Charlotte-based Dalliance Films. Previous film work includes scoring the feature film, “The Mill”. Marc has been music supervisor for several films and was music historian for the film, “Revolution”.

For more information on Marc’s recordings and performances visit www.marchoffman.com. Marc’s music is available at CD Baby, Amazon, iTunes.

About Marc Hoffman:
Marc Hoffman received a degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at USC. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers have included John Corigliano, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shaffer. Marc performs across the US and abroad, as a soloist and with his jazz trio. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. Marc lives in Salisbury, NC with is wife, Anne, and their daughter August.

Marc Hoffman to perform at new Salisbury Bistro & Martini Bar

June 5, 2012 (Charlotte, NC) – Jazz pianist/composer/vocalist Marc Hoffman will perform this Friday, June 8th with his duo and Saturday, June 9th as a soloist at Ethos Southern Bistro & Martini Bar in downtown Salisbury. Marc will be joined on upright bass by Victor Sams.

Hoffman and his duo, trio, and quartet are well known in the Charlotte area for their appearances at jazz clubs, concerts, and other special events, most recently at the Pewter Rose in Charlotte as part of the Sai Jazz Series. Marc has performed nationally and internationally for music festivals corporate and private events, and has entertained crowds at the North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston SC; Speedway Motorsports Inc. and the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, both in Charlotte; the Annual Old Town Blues & Jazz Festival in Rock Hill, SC; and the Grove Park Inn in Asheville.

Ethos Southern Bistro & Martini Bar is located at 118 N. Main St in Salisbury, NC. The menu features southern favorites with a twist, and infused martinis along with full bar selection.

“It’s great to play in my hometown once in a while and I’m especially excited to be performing at Ethos,” Hoffman says. “Thanks to Josh Wainright for the invitation.”

For this performance Marc will feature tunes from his latest CD, Curioso and a mix of original jazz and standards.

Marc’s recent performances include at Ashe Civic Center in W. Jefferson, NC, and an invitation-only concert in Charleston, SC. Other recent work includes composing the score for the feature film “40 Fears” for Charlotte-based Dalliance Films. The film will have it’s theatrical release later in 2012. Previous film work includes the score for “The Mill”. Marc has been music supervisor for several films and was music historian for the film, “Revolution”.

For more information on Marc’s recordings and performances visit www.marchoffman.com. Marc’s music is available at CD Baby, Amazon, iTunes.

About Marc Hoffman:
Marc Hoffman received a degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at USC. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers have included John Corigliano, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shaffer. Marc performs across the US and abroad, as a soloist and with his jazz trio. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. Marc lives in Salisbury, NC with is wife, Anne, and their daughter August.