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Crown City Brass Quintet Premieres "Labyrinth"

Mark Wolfram's "Labyrinth" (for Brass Quintet) was given its premiere performance on Friday, January 20, 2012 at St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church in Los Olivos, California by the Crown City Brass Quintet of Los Angeles. Mark was on hand to give a brief introduction to the work. As it happens, the church actually has its own labyrinth behind the chapel. Many thanks to the Crown City Brass Quintet, all the volunteers at St. Mark's - and especially to Music Series Director Rose Purcell Knoles.

Pictured (fr. left to right) are: Sarah Bach (French Horn), Andy Malloy (Trombone), Mark Wolfram (composer),
John Rojak (Bass Trombone), Mary Fenton Frear (Trumpet) and Robert Frear (Trumpet).

"Labyrinth" (for Brass Quintet) is available only online at Sound Studio Publications.

 

Mr. SUDz Sings for National Hand Washing Week

In March of 2011 Mark got a phone call from his brother, Dr. Timothy J. Wolfram (a psychologist for the V.A. Hospital) to record Tim's original jingle for the V.A.'s current internal hand-washing campaign. Tim is a former advertising music composer and arranger - and had the good sense to call on Mark to make his composition "sing". And that's just what Mark did, as he both arranged and produced the music track and provided the voice of the campaign's title character, "Mr. SUDz".

The week of December 5th, 2011 was National Hand Washing Week (go figure?!?) and the V.A. made sure that all of their doctors and staff were presented with Mr. SUDz soap dispenser placards, Mr. SUDz pens (really cool!) - and they were all treated to a performance of the new "Mr. SUDz Song". This is starting to sound like its own little soap opera, eh? The Mr. SUDz character was created by Kerri Schwegel.

Here's a link to hear Mr. SUDz in action: Mr. SUDz Song

And remember, Mr. SUDz says, "Wash Your Hands!"

 

72 Days CD Single Cover"72 Days (The Kim Kardashian Blues)" Wows 'Em

Mark just finished work on Marilyn Harris' latest Wrightwood Records project, a CD Single entitled, "72 Days (The Kim Kardashian Blues)" and a YouTube.com video of the same name. Marilyn gives a knockout performance of her witty and biting original song - based on celebrities and their foibles. Digital download of the song is available at the Wrightwood Records website, CDBaby.com, iTunes and amazon.com.

Mark produced, arranged and mixed the CD and conceived, directed and edited the video.

 

Orphans CD CoverORPHANS - Songs Looking For A Good Home

Mark recently finished work on Marilyn Harris' latest Wrightwood Records CD project: ORPHANS - a fabulous collection of 17 great original songs of many genres that's sure to please both fans of Marilyn and first-time listeners alike.

Each song has its own story to tell, all detailed in the liner notes - written by Marilyn. The CD (which was arranged, produced, recorded and mixed by Mark) features vocal duets with Mark Winkler and Phillip Ingram, and instrumental solos by Dan Higgins, Steve Carnelli, P.J. Hanke and Kelland Thomas. Marilyn has released two very entertaining YouTube.com videos, one with her pal Mark Winkler entitled, "Countries In Love", and another entitled, "New York, New Haven & Hartford" (both of which were conceived, directed and edited by Mark Wolfram) - you can see them on Marilyn's Videos page.

There are short sound samples for every ORPHANS track on the Wrightwood Records site - as well as ordering links for both CDs and Downloads. This is a terrific project with an amazing collection of songs and talented artists - check it out and get your copy today! Invite an Orphan into YOUR home!!

 

Sound Studio Publications Gets Busy!

Since 1983 Sound Studio Publications has been offering original writings and new music by founders Mark Wolfram and Marilyn Harris. Selections include instrumental solos and ensembles - as well as vocals with big band from Marilyn's highly successful 2006 CD "Round Trip".

There's always something new being added to the catalog. Each work has Score Page Samples and MP3 Examples - so check out all the listings at Sound Studio Publications - including Mark's latest original instrumental works: "Labyrinth for Brass Quintet" and "An American Rhapsody for Band".

 

Real Orchestral Music for Silk Soy Milk

Leo Burnett, U.S.A. called on Steve Ford of Steve Ford Music to create a new musical identity for their Silk Soy Milk product line - and Steve called on Mark to arrange and orchestrate 5 different spots for 4 products in the Silk line. Mark realized Steve's vision of "Beethoven meets National Treasure" with an all-live 35-piece orchestra. The campaign (entitled "Strength in Every Pour") features high-end digital animation for Silk Chocolate, Vanilla, Original and Pure Almond flavors and has been airing nationally since January 2010. You can see a couple of the spots on YouTube.com at these links:
                                                       Silk Spot #1          Silk Spot #2

 

Mark "Believes" in The Cubs

Mark helped old friend Steve Ford of Steve Ford Music arranging and orchestrating two long scoring cues for the John Scheinfeld documentary film, "We Believe" - all about the Chicago Cubs baseball team, their fans and their home: Wrigley Field.  The film, narrated by actor Gary Sinise, uses celebrity interviews by Bob Costas, Dennis Franz, Hugh Hefner, Bonnie Hunt, George Will, Joe Mantegna and many more to help tell the story of being a Cub fan...the many triumphs and disappointments.  The film had public screenings at the world-famous Chicago Theatre and will go on to festivals and (hopefully) some cable-TV play.

 

Linda Purl Cruisin' with New Charts

Multi-talented star of stage, screen and television Linda Purl called on Mark to write horn charts for her October 2007 appearance as a featured entertainer on New Brunswick Crystal Cruises.

 

Harris & L. A. Jazz All-Stars Blowin' the Roof Off

An All-Star Big Band of top Los Angeles studio musicians assembled on December 19, 2005 and February 12, 2006 at Entourage Recording in North Hollywood, CA for 2 Big Band sessions on Marilyn Harris' new Wrightwood Records CD "Round Trip".  Mark wrote all the big band arrangements of 10 original Marilyn Harris tunes (and two covers) and produced them as well.    

The CD is available NOW at the Wrightwood Records website.

If you'd like to see a gallery of session pictures CLICK HERE

 

Isaak Seeks Strings for SoundStage

Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Chris Isaak was backed by a string quartet in his recent SoundStage special for WTTW/Chicago & PBS. Mark wrote string quartet arrangements of Christmas tunes via SoundStage music director Arnie Roth of AWR Music.

 

Mark Pens for THE IRISH TENORS New CD

Mark helped old friend Arnie Roth finish a last minute arrangement and orchestration for THE IRISH TENORS and a 60-piece orchestra. The music was recorded in Prague and was recently released.

 

THE FUTURE IS NOW!  -  "Future Street" CD

Mark recently finished working on Marilyn Harris' breakout jazz CD for Wrightwood Records entitled, "Future Street". The disk features 12 great songs (11 originals by Marilyn and her co-writers) - all with attitude - and has instrumental solos by Wayne Bergeron, Pete Christlieb, Dan Higgins, Bob Leatherbarrow, Bill Liston, Warren Luening, Andy Martin, a special vocal duet with the great Mark Winkler, and liner notes by jazz songwriting legend Bob Dorough. The CD was produced, recorded, mixed, co-arranged and mastered by Mark. To see session pictures, hear samples of the music, etc. click on the "Future Street" Cover Art.

 

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