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Triangle Modernist Houses Names 2012 Advisory Council

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November 17, 2011 (DURHAM, NC) – George Smart, founder and director of Triangle Modernist Houses.com (TMH), has named the organization’s 2012 Advisory Council.

TMH is a 501C3 nonprofit established in 2007 to preserve and promote Modernist architecture in the Triangle. The award-winning website is now the largest educational and historical archive for Modernist residential design in America.

Appointment to the Advisory Council is a one-year term starting January 1, 2012. Selected from a cross-section of the design community, Advisory Council members support and improve TMH’s programming including popular house tours, architecture movies, trips, presentations, and many other events.

Members of the 2012 TMH Advisory Council are:

  • Queron Smith, Senior Vice President, M&F Bank
  • Architect Chad Parker, AIA, of Gensler
  • Caterri Woodrum, Chief Financial Officer, NC Museum of Art
  • Architect Brian Shawcroft, AIA
  • Greg Raschke, Associate Director for Collections and Scholarly Communication Administration for the N.C. State University Libraries
  • Architect Robby Johnson, AIA, of Clearscapes
  • Stan Williams, Senior Director of Public Affairs for the North Carolina Symphony
  • Architect Matt Griffith, AIA, principal of in situ studio
  • Dr. David Brook, Director, North Carolina Archives & History
  • Architect Jessica Johnson Moore, AIA, of More Space Studio
  • Design associate Paul Hobgood of Kenneth Hobgood Architects
  • Architect Jody Brown, AIA, author of the blog “Coffee With an Architect”
  • Project designer Tika Hicks of Frank Harmon Architect PA
  • Ann Marie Baum, Cherry Modern
  • Architect K.C. Ramsay
  • Kim Weiss, principal of Blueplate PR and public relations coordinator for Triangle Modernist Houses

“One of the greatest challenges we face in architectural history is the identification, protection, and public appreciation of North Carolina’s modernist architecture—especially of houses,” said Dr. Brook, “I am particularly interested in the intellectual and architectural legacy of Dean Henry Kamphoefner and the faculty and students of the former School of Design at NCSU. I welcome membership on the TMH Advisory Council as a way to preserve this heritage and to encourage future excellence and innovation in architectural design.”

“The Advisory Council is part focus group, part brain trust.  Their experience and insights into design and preservation tapped new wildly popular events moved our website up to 30,000+ hits a month.  It’s an honor to get this dream team together, and I look forward to a great 2012,” said George Smart.

For more information on Triangle Modernist Houses, visit www.trianglemodernisthouses.com.

About Triangle Modernist Houses:

Triangle Modernist Houses (TMH) is an award-winning 501C3 nonprofit established in 2007 dedicated to documenting, preserving, and promoting Modernist residential design. The award-winning website is now the largest educational and historical archive for Modernist residential design in America. TMH also hosts popular house tours several times a year. For more information: www.trianglemodernisthouses.com. TMH also maintains an active community on Facebook. For more information: www.trianglemodernisthouses.com.

 

Virillion Music To Release “The Story To Be Told”

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Marc Hoffman’s label announces new recording of original songs by local songwriter Carol Greene.

 

February 9, 2011 (CHARLOTTE, NC) – Three years ago, songwriter Carol Greene asked Marc Hoffman of Virillion Music to help her with the arrangements on some her songs. On March 1, 2011, Virillion Music will release the CD that evolved from that collaboration, The Story To Be Told.

 

The Story To Be Told is “an honest look at Carol Greene’s spiritual journey through life thus far,” said Hoffman, who composes, records and publishes his work and the work of other artists through his label, Virillion Music. “She has a lot to say through her music and lyrics.“

 

Hoffman recalls being immediately impressed by Green’s songwriting skills when she first approached him three years ago. “When she mentioned having her songs fully produced into a CD, I jumped at the chance.”

 

That enthusiasm would lead to Hoffman serving as the CD’s producer, arranger, engineer, keyboardist and vocalist.

 

“Carol isn’t a singer, so I stepped in there,” he said, “and I brought in Jenny Carroll, a terrific soprano I work with on occasion.”

 

Hoffman said he “wore a lot of hats” in the recording and production of The Story To Be Told, and even had a hand in the CD package design. His favorite song on the CD is the title track, “The Story To Be Told.”

 

“It reminds me of the epic Christian songs of the early 20th century. ‘The Holy City’ comes to mind,” he said, referring to the hymn by Stephen Adams with lyrics by Frederick Weatherly.

 

Known for his original jazz compilations, including the CD Curioso he released last year, Hoffman believes Greene is influenced by the Great American Songbook, or jazz standards, even though she claims not be interested in jazz. “Many of her songs include chords that are way beyond simple pop.”

 

The Story To Be Told will be available at CDBaby and iTunes after March 1, 2011

 

For more information on Virillion Music and Marc Hoffman, visit www.marchoffman.com.

 

About Virillion Music:


Virillion Music, a music publisher based in the Charlotte, NC area, has been the home of composer, songwriter, and recording artist Marc Hoffman since 1990. Through Virillion Music, Marc has published and promoted recordings and scores for film, orchestra, contemporary jazz, popular music, piano, flute, oboe, bassoon and harp, as well as music beds, or background music, for websites. Through concert works, original jazz and standards, film scores, popular music, and solo or ensemble performances, Virillion Music strives to meet the needs of all facets of the music industry. Virillion Music is also a music and song publisher for a select number of other artists and bands. Solo artists and bands who would like their music considered for publication are welcome to contact Virillion Music by emailing marc@marchoffman.com.

 

About Carol Greene:


Carol A. Racz Greene was born Carol Welch in New York City during the Beatnik Era. She grew up across the street from the Greenwich House Music School in Greenwich Village. Access to the school was an open door to Carol, not only for her music lessons but because her grandmother worked at the school and lived on the premises. So since an early age Carol was surrounded by the constant “sound of music” just across the street. Carol has taught piano to elementary-aged children, been a senior level bio-chemical lab technician, a Montessori pre-school teacher, a “Kindermusic” teacher, an entrepreneurial business owner, director and teacher of a Montessori oriented daycare/preschool for over 22 years, a church youth choir director, and a church pianist. She has been composing her own music for 15 years.

 

 

The Marc Hoffman Duo To Perform in New Jazz Club in Raleigh

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BetDeez Jazz Lounge welcomes Charlotte-area recording artist

Marc Hoffman, composer, pianist, vocalist, recording artist

 

February 6, 2011 (RALEIGH, NC) – The Marc Hoffman Duo, led by pianist and vocalist Marc Hoffman with a special guest on bass, will make its debut appearance at BetDeez Jazz Lounge in Raleigh on Saturday, February 19, from 9 p.m. until midnight.

 

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 Ritz Carlton in uptown Charlotte. They have also performed nationally and internationally for music festivals and corporate events, and have entertained crowds at the North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston SC; the 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.

 

The BetDeez Jazz Lounge performance will introduce Raleigh-area music fans to Hoffman’s eclectic repertoire of original jazz combined with his own arrangements of standards and popular tunes, from Cole Porter to Billy Joel.

 

A native of Salisbury, NC, Marc Hoffman is a Virillion Music recording artist and a member of BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc). His latest CD, Curioso, is an all-original collection of tunes representing as many styles of jazz as there are tracks on the CD.  Curioso followed the release of a single track from the CD entitled “Hefti” (a tribute to his former composition professor, the late Neal Hefti), that DJ Jellyroll Justice of WWOZ in New Orleans says “makes you smile with its delicate riffs and uplifting swing.”

 

BetDeez is a private, members-only club that caters to over-30, smooth jazz fans and adheres to a specific dress code. The club is located at 4860 Grove Barton Road, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27613. For more information, visit www.betdeez.com or call 919-571-2999.

 

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

 

About Marc Hoffman:


Marc Hoffman received his 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 David Ott, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shafffer. A member of BMI and the American Composer’s Forum, he is founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. For more information, visit www.marchoffman.com and www.myspace.com/marchoffman. He is also available on the Internet Movie Database (IMDB), All About Jazz.com, and on Facebook under Marc Hoffman Music.

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Salisbury School of Music Adds Self-Publishing Class to Roster

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Marc Hoffman to share what he has learned about book, music

Marc Hoffman, Artistic Director, Salisbury School of Music

publishing

 

February 1, 2010 (SALISBURY, NC) – As increasingly fewer traditional publishing houses are willing to work with unknown authors, more writers — and musicians — are self-publishing their work.

 

One of those writers/musicians is Marc Hoffman, founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music. Through his own label, Virillion Music, Hoffman has published CDs, scores of sheet music, and, most recently, the first of a series of children’s books based on his original music, entitled Sleep, Little Child.

 

Registration has begun for a special series of classes at the Salisbury School of Music on the process of self-publishing both music and books. The course, which begins Monday, March 7th at 7:00 PM, will cover all aspects of the process from selecting a format for a book and finding an illustrator, to Library of Congress registration and bar codes.

 

“Having successfully self-published a book and nearly 100 instrumental pieces and songs, I know that I can make this process much easier for others,” he said. “Starting from scratch is difficult. Getting the information from someone who is always self-publishing is a much easier path.”

 

His goal is to make sure class participants clearly understand the process, pitfalls and rewards of self-publishing versus seeking an outside publisher.

 

“From time to time, we offer special classes at the school,” he noted. “With Sleep, Little Child published and available now, this is the perfect time to share my experiences with others.”

 

For more information on the self-publishing class at the Salisbury School of Music, contact Marc Hoffman at marc@marchoffman.com or call 704-633-8188.

 

For more information on all classes offered at the school, visit www.salisburyschoolofmusic.com.

 

 

About the Salisbury School of Music:

 

The Salisbury School of Music offers private and group instruction in vocal and instrumental music for all ages, and classes in a variety of music topics. All classes emphasize music theory along with technique in order to develop the “whole” musician. All instructors are professional musicians and experienced teachers, most with advanced degrees in music. The music school also encourages student teachers and usually places them with beginning students. The studio is located on the second floor of the historic Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main Street, in Salisbury, NC 28144. For more information: www.salisburyschoolofmusic.com.

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Salisbury School of Music To Offer Jazz Improv, Theory

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Artistic Director Marc Hoffman fills a gap in area music education.

 

January 19, 2011 (SALISBURY, NC) – Beginning in February, the Salisbury School of Music in downtown Salisbury will begin enrolling students in its new Jazz Improvisation and Jazz Theory classes for the Winter/Spring 2011 semester.

 

“More so than in any other forms of music, jazz encourages and even depends on improv because no two jazz musicians are going to play a song the same way,” said the school’s founder and artistic director, Marc Hoffman, who will teach both classes. “And of all the musical education available in the Salisbury area, including our own school’s, jazz improv and jazz theory have been woefully missing. It’s time we change that.”

 

Hoffman, who released his own all-original jazz compilation CD “Curioso” last year, also pointed out that a firm grounding in music theory is the backbone of jazz improvisation.

 

“We’re confident that interest in and turnout for the classes will be sufficient to start a student jazz band at the school. We have been encouraged by the success of our Summer Band Jam that we began last June. The band that formed from the camp has performed many times and just completed recording of its first EP.”

 

A study conducted at Johns Hopkins in 2008 found that when jazz musicians improvise, they enter “a remarkable frame of mind, during which, all of a sudden, the musician is generating music that has never been heard, thought, practiced or played before. What comes out is completely spontaneous.” (Dr. Charles J. Limb, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.)

 

“Learning how to improv with jazz can take a music student to a level of creativity he or she has never experienced before,” Hoffman said.

 

The Salisbury School of Music Jazz Improv and Theory classes will begin in February. Class times will be determined after registration.

 

The music school in Salisbury is also now registering students now for:

  • Shared and private violin instruction (Monday afternoon and evening)
  • Shared and private guitar lessons (Monday and Thursday afternoon and evening). Styles include rock, pop, Christian and jazz.
  • Private instruction in all woodwind and brass instruments (Tuesday and Wednesday evenings)
  • Yoga for singers and instrumentalists (class times to be announced)

 

 

The Salisbury School of Music offers private and group instruction in vocal and instrumental music for all ages, and classes in a variety of music topics. For more information, visit www.salisburyschoolofmusic.com or contact Marc Hoffman at 704-633-8188.

 

About the Salisbury School of Music:

 

At the Salisbury School of Music, all classes emphasize music theory along with technique in order to develop the “whole” musician. All instructors are professional musicians and experienced teachers, most with advanced degrees in music. The music school also encourages student teachers and usually places them with beginning students. The studio is located on the second floor of the historic Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main Street, in Salisbury, NC 28144,

New York City Jazz DJ Weighs In On “Curioso”

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WLTW-FM’s Helen Little comments on Marc Hoffman’s eclectic CD.

(CHARLOTTE, NC) – Helen Little, the midday DJ for WLTW-FM (106.7) in New York City, recently reviewed Curioso, the all-original jazz CD by Marc Hoffman that Virillion Music released this year. Her comments underscored the eclectic intention of the compilation.

 

Of the title track, “Curioso,” Little said: “’Curioso’ is one of my more favored. It was bright, fun, yet not too simplistic. It seems to have a very visual sound to it, with captivating changes.” (Gary Dalkin of Film Music on the Web has called it “an amiable stroll though classic piano, bass, drums, jazz trio territory.”)

 

Another stand-out for Little is “Aila Leya,” the only vocal tune on the CD and intentionally reminiscent of the jazz-rock of the late ‘70s, early ‘80s. “It has a mild Lyle Mays-[Pat] Metheny-esque feel to it,” she said.

 

Likewise, “Pontified put me in mind of JL Ponty,” she said, as was the composer’s intention.

 

“This track was Inspired by my appreciation for Jean Luc Ponty, especially his music from the late ‘70s to early ‘80s,” Hoffman said. “And I had the pleasure of personally giving Ponty a copy of the tune when I first wrote it.”

 

Yet the “most interesting and engaging track” on the CD to this New York DJ is “Q,” a lyrical dialogue and a tribute to the strength of one of Hoffman’s piano students at the Salisbury School of Music in Salisbury, NC where he is Artistic Director. His student was battling a life-threatening illness at the time he wrote the tune.

 

“Her calm strength was so inspiring,” he recalls.

 

Overall, Little said she “liked the variety of musical textures” on Curioso.

 

“And eclecticism was the point,” Hoffman said. “I wanted to represent as many styles of jazz as there are tracks on the CD. To have a radio personality like Helen Little note the variety of musical textures is quite a compliment.”

 

Curioso has enjoyed air time on the famous WWOZ-FM in New Orleans, the NPR station WFSS-FM in at Fayetteville State University, KTU Jazz Radio in Kaunus, Lithuania, and on “All That Jazz with Brian Parker” in Malaga, Spain.

 

MP3 versions of all tracks on Curioso are available on iTunes and at CDBaby.com. Selected tunes can be heard on Marc Hoffman’s website www.marchoffman.com.

 

WLTW-FM’s studios are located on the Avenue of Americas in New York City. For more information, visit www.1067litefm.com.

 

About Marc Hoffman:

Marc Hoffman

Curioso, an all-original, eclectic jazz CD, is Hoffman’s third recording through Virillion Music. It follows “Long Way Home,” featuring piano music that blends jazz, easy listening and Hoffman’s unique style of composition and performance; and his jazz-flavored “Christmas Time” collection of original tunes and new arrangements of traditional seasonal standards. Curioso began as a compilation of various jazz tunes Hoffman wrote over two years initially entitled simply “Jazz.” After excellent feedback, Hoffman decided to remix and re-master all tracks for wide release and to re-name the CD for his personal favorite in the collection, “Curioso.” For more information on the artist visit www.marchoffman.com.

 

The Marc Hoffman Duo To Perform Twice at the Ritz-Carlton Charlotte

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December 20, 2010 (CHARLOTTE, NC) – Recording artists Marc Hoffman and Terry Peoples will bring an eclectic blend of original jazz, pop, and current hits to the Ritz-Carlton Charlotte on Saturday, January 29, and Saturday, February 12, 2011, when the Marc Hoffman Duo performs in the Lobby Lounge from 9 p.m. until midnight.

 

The playlist for both performances will include tunes from Hoffman’s new CD “Curioso,” as well as a variety of hits by such artists as Elton John and Billy Joel.

 

“I’ve performed for private events at the Ritz-Carlton Charlotte many times,” Hoffman said. “I’m really looking forward to playing with Terry in the Lobby Lounge.”

 

A composer, pianist and vocalist, Hoffman frequently performs his original jazz and interpretations of standards and ballads for public music series in downtown Charlotte at Founders Hall and the Hearst Tower, as well as for exclusive private gatherings at the Ritz Carlton and City Club of Charlotte. Internationally renowned bassist Terry Peoples is a regular member of the Marc Hoffman Duo and Trio and provided bass accompaniment for “Curioso.”

 

The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte’s Lobby Lounge is a favorite gathering place for hotel guests and area residents. The hotel is located at 210 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. Phone: 704-547-2244.

 

For more information on the Marc Hoffman and his musicians, visit www.marchoffman.com or contact Brandon Crumpton, Key Signature Entertainment, 704-249-5907.

 

About Marc Hoffman:

 

Marc Hoffman and his musicians offer a diverse range of styles and exceptional vocals to provide musical entertainment for any occasion, from a small gathering to a large celebration. They have performed nationally and internationally for music festivals, weddings, corporate events, university functions, and in jazz clubs. They have entertained crowds at the North Charleston Coliseum, Speedway Motorsports Inc., the Blumenthal Center, the Annual Old Town Blues & Jazz Festival, the Matthews Alive Festival, and the Grove Park Inn. The Marc Hoffman Trio has been the featured entertainment at Historic Charlotte’s Preservation Awards gala for the past two years. For more information visit www.marchoffman.com.

Virillion Music Releases “The Savior’s Star” Sheet Music

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Original composition by Marc Hoffman is now available.

December 15, 2010 (CHARLOTTE, NC) – Virillion Music, a music publisher based in the Charlotte, NC region, has just released the sheet music for a new Christmas song, “The Savior’s Star.”

Composer Marc Hoffman of Virillion Music.

Written by composer/pianist Marc Hoffman (words and music), “The Savior’s Star” tells the story of the Star of Bethlehem’s role in leading the shepherds and wise men to the Nativity. Words include:

“The light that shined for all to see led to the Savior sent for me.”

The sheet music is scored for soloist, or unison or two-part adult or children’s choir performances. It is available in all keys for piano accompaniment and optional flute.

For information on Virillion Music, Marc Hoffman, and how to order “The Savior’s Star” ($4.95), visit www.marchoffman.com.

 

About Virillion Music:

 

Virillion Music, a music publisher based in the Charlotte, NC area, has been the home of composer, songwriter, and recording artist Marc Hoffman since 1990. Through Virillion Music, Hoffman has published recordings, scores and sheet music of film, concert, jazz, sacred choir, pop, and piano works. Through publishing, recordings and live performances, Virillion Music strives to meet the needs of all facets of the music industry. Virillion published its first book, Sleep, Little Child, in 2010. The book is based on an original lullaby by Marc and includes a CD of the artist performing the song, both vocally and instrumental-only. This is the first of a series of “…Little Child” picture books with accompanying CDs Virillion Music intends to publish in the future.

Holiday redux: Marc Hoffman Releases Remixes of Two Christmas Classics

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November 30, 2010 (CHARLOTTE, NC) – Just in time for the holidays, recording artist Marc Hoffman has released remixed versions of two popular tunes from his jazz-flavored Christmas Time CD: “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” and “Good Christian Men Rejoice.” Both are available for downloading on iTunes.

 

“Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” features Hoffman on piano and vocals as he spins a soft, soulful interpretation of the song introduced by Judy Garland in 1944 in the musical “Meet Me in St. Louis.” (http://www.marchoffman.com/mp3s/merrylittlechristmas.mp3)

 

“Good Christian Men, Rejoice” is an instrumental piece from the 1300s that Hoffman re-imagines on piano as an upbeat, jazz-infused melody. (http://www.marchoffman.com/mp3s/goodchristianmen.mp3) 

 

“We are planning to re-release Christmas Time next season, remixed, with some new tunes added as well,” Hoffman said. “These two are a sneak peek at what to expect with the new mix.”

 

Christmas Time is a collection of Hoffman’s original tunes and new arrangements of traditional seasonal standards that Virillion Music first released in 2007. The entire CD is available on iTunes.

 

A prolific composer and performer (solo, trio, quartet and orchestra), Marc Hoffman’s other recordings for Virillion Music include Curioso, an eclectic, all-original jazz CD, and “Long Way Home,” a collection of original piano solos.

 

Since 1990, Virillion Music has been the home of composer/pianist Marc Hoffman and has also been creating new music and promoting Hoffman’s compositions and other select artists and bands. For more information on Hoffman and Virillion Music, visit www.marchoffman.com.

 

About Marc Hoffman:

 

Composer/pianist/vocalist Marc Hoffman received his degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts and studied film composition at the University of Southern California. He also attended The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers have included David Ott, Leo Arnaud, Neal Hefti, and Sherwood Shafffer. 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 on Marc Hoffman and his work, visit www.marchoffman.com. He is also available on Facebook under Marc Hoffman Music, on MySpace, and on the Internet Movie Database (IMDb.com).

The Marc Hoffman Trio Performs One-Hit Wonders

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The Salisbury-based recording artist returns to The Blue Vine

Recording artist Marc Hoffman

 

November 26, 2010 (CHARLOTTE, NC) — The Marc Hoffman Trio will return to The Blue Vine in downtown Salisbury for another “Blast From the Past Evening” of tunes primarily by bands that became known primarily for one song on Saturday, November 27, from 9 to 11:30 p.m. There is no cover charge.

 

Recording artist Marc Hoffman and his trio have prepared a play list full of “one hit wonders” for the Saturday night performance as well as other favorites. The trio includes Terry Peoples on bass and Chris Garges on drums.

 

“It’s always fun to play close to home at The Blue Vine,” Hoffman said. “It’s an opportunity to perform a lot of music I don’t get to do anywhere else.” Great crowds, too!”

 

As a composer, pianist and vocalist, Hoffman regularly performs a repertoire of original jazz and his own arrangements of standards, ballads, and pop in clubs, concerts, jazz festivals and other public and private events. He often performs with his trio, but he also works as a soloist.

 

Hoffman and bassist Sean Tarleton performed Beatles hits at The Blue Vine in August. More recently, Hoffman joined his old band, the once-popular “Fahrenheit,” for a reunion concert of Classic Rock cover tunes at The Blue Vine.

 

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

 

For more information on The Blue Vine Wine Shop & Wine Bar, go to www.thebluevine.com.

 

 

About Marc Hoffman:

 

Virillion Music recently released Curioso, Marc Hoffman’s third CD that features an eclectic blend of all-original jazz. Curioso followed Long Way Home, a CD of piano music that blends jazz, easy listening and Hoffman’s unique style of composition and performance; and his jazz-flavored Christmas Time collection of original tunes and new arrangements of traditional seasonal standards. A composer, pianist and vocalist, Hoffman received his 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 Shafffer. 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 www.myspace.com/marchoffman. He is also available on Facebook under Marc Hoffman Music.

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