| Mark McKenzie | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | United States |
| Education | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Composer; Orchestrator |
| Known for | Orchestrations in films such as Spider-Man and Maid in Manhattan |
Mark McKenzie is an American film composer and orchestrator. His work has been featured in several blockbuster films and he has garnered numerous awards throughout his career.
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McKenzie grew up in Wisconsin and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He did his graduate work at the University of Southern California where he studied with, among others, Pierre Boulez, Morten Lauridsen and Witold Lutoslawski.
Throughout his career, McKenzie has worked on numerous high profile films. To name just a few, he was the orchestrator for The Tale of Despereaux, Ice Age: The Meltdown, Eight Below, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Robots, Ladder 49, Spider-Man 2, Van Helsing, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, Hulk, Maid in Manhattan and the The Sum of All Fears.
His work as a composer has been featured in films such as Saving Sarah Cain, The Last Sin Eater, The Ultimate Gift, Silver Bells, Stitch's Great Escape, Blizzard, Dragonheart: A New Beginning, Durango, The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca, Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde, My Family (film) and Frank & Jesse.
Outside of film, McKenzie's work has been used at the Olympics, the Academy Awards, Disney World, Wimbledon, the Crystal Cathedral, and Disneyland Paris. Additionally, the Suite from "The Greatest Miracle" was performed at World Youth Day during Pope Benedict the 16th's visit.
McKenzie has has won numerous awards for his compositions including the Hollywood Music in Media Award for the Best Indie Score in the "The Greatest Miracle," the "Best of Show" Accolade Competition for Saving Sarah Cain, the Award of Merit for The Ultimate Gift, the "Award of Excellence" for The Last Sin Eater, the Hans J. Salter Composition Award, and the Norman Cousins Award. He has collaborated with several leading composers including Danny Elfman, Randy Edelman, Bruce Broughton, John Barry, Mark Isham, Jerry Goldsmith, James Newton Howard, John Powell, Marc Shaiman, Alan Silvestri and John Williams. He is a member of the Motion Picture Academy, The Television Academy, The Society of Composers and Lyricists, The Recording Musician's Association and the BMI performing rights organization.