South Side Symphony was named as the musical accompaniment for Ms. Tina Knowles-Lawson and Richard Lawson’s WACO 2022 Wearable Art Gala. PRNewsWire writes: For the celebratory fifth year anniversary gala, the wearable art theme is Step Into Harlem Nights. This year’s event will transform the 35,000 square foot hangar into an Read more…
Marcus Norris composed and orchestrated his first feature film score, “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.” South Side Symphony recorded the score in Chicago. Deadline writes, The movie follows the proud first lady of a Southern Baptist megachurch, Trinitie Childs (Regina Hall), who carries an immense responsibility on her shoulders. Read more…
In December 2021 we recorded our first film score for Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. written and directed by Adamma Ebo, starring Reginal Hall and Sterling K. Brown, with score composed by our director, Marcus Norris. The film is set to premiere at Sundance 2022. We recorded at Soundmine Read more…
South Side Symphony recently had the honor of recording live orchestration on Elhae’s Aura III album, being featured on the song “Sick of Playing” featuring Xavier Omar. The song was produced by Triangle Park and orchestrated by our director, Marcus Norris. We also recorded the music which became the teaser Read more…
Via VoyageLA: Today we’d like to introduce you to Marcus Norris. Marcus, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.I started out making rap beats as a kid. No one ever heard them, they were just a Read more…
From Castle of Our Skins: Happy Sunday, all! Today’s BIBA Blog is the first artist spotlight of the COOS 7th season! This spotlight features the composer, producer, songwriter, and multi-talented artist Marcus Norris! Having worked and continuing to work in multiple different genres, Marcus Norris’s passion for concert music and Read more…