Marcus Norris
Norris commissioned artist Jaleel Campbell to paint the GLORY cover artwork.
Marcus Norris sends this article from the Jackson Citizen Patriot [Jackson, Michigan]:
Brianne Twiddy
Published on mlive.com
Marcus Norris paces the floor. He knows he probably looks crazy, but it’s part of the creative process.
Norris, a 2009 Jackson High School graduate, is a music composer and
producer. His creative process is mostly in his head, imagining the
sounds and how it makes him feel.
Norris was commissioned by the Jackson Symphony Orchestra to compose
his first violin concerto, which is a piece performed by a soloist
accompanied by an orchestra.
The piece, titled “GLORY,” is being performed as part of the
symphony’s Beethoven’s First Piano Concerto March 22-24 at Weatherwax
Hall, 215 W. Michigan Ave.
“I like to capture the feelings and experiences instead of telling a
literal story,” he said. “‘GLORY’ follows the protagonist, which is the
violin. You can feel the heartbreaks, triumphs and anger musically.”
There isn’t an exact plot to the piece, but the audience will
experience feelings they can assign to their own life experiences,
Norris said.
All of his pieces are inspired by conversations, he said. “GLORY”
came from a discussion with a friend about disadvantaged upbringings,
and how hard a person has to work to make up for starting with nothing.
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Learn more about Marcus and his music at his website, www.MarcusNorris.com
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