Performed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as part of the 2019 Jean Couthard Readings.

Stirring Ashes & Stars

Air & Darkness (2024) 
Read by the UBC Symphony Orchestra

Air and Darkness was composed as a reflection on my relationship to the cold. I grew up in Manitoba, and have a love-hate relationship with prairie winters and freezing temperatures. You can bundle yourself up in layers of warm clothes, go for a walk in the snow, and (if you've got good boots) almost forget how dangerous it is to be outside in the dead of winter.
This piece was initially inspired by a walk I took, snowshoeing in -35°C on Lee River. I looked up and thought that my glasses had fogged over. A grey haze was obscuring the horizon, and if my feet hadn't been on the ground, I don't think I could have known which way was up or down. While staring into that grey abyss, I started to see chittering stars, like specks of crystal. I didn't feel cold, and I didn't think I had over-exerted myself, but I decided it was probably best to start making my way back home rather than go searching for stars in the snow. Air and Darkness explores that allure and menace of wind, snow, and ice.

Air & Darkness (Orchestra)

Teenager Reuben accidentally becomes embroiled in the intergalactic struggle between canines and felines.

Film Score for "Galactic Canine Space Force"
An animated short directed by Anya Amarillo

Galactic Canine Space Force

A young rabbit tries to reconcile with their childhood friend, fox.

Film Score for "Me, Myself, & The Moon"
An animated short film directed by Christine Lee

Me, Myself, & The Moon

A ferret and badger accidentally unleash an ancient, amphibious evil . . .

Soundtrack for "Toadal Takeback: Road to Hoppiness"
A short animated film directed by Celina Doubleday

Toadal Takeback: Road to Hoppiness

Premiered and Recorded April 9, 2018 at the University of British Columbia, Roy Barnett Recital Hall by Liam Hockley (bass clarinet).

1) FOCUS
Inspired by the determination of one of my fellow students to stay awake during an early morning lecture.

Three Diversions: 1. FOCUS

Premiered and Recorded April 9, 2018 at the University of British Columbia, Roy Barnett Recital Hall by Liam Hockley (bass clarinet).

2) BREATHE
Just a friendly reminder.

Three Diversions: 2. BREATHE

Premiered and Recorded April 9, 2018 at the University of British Columbia, Roy Barnett Recital Hall by Liam Hockley (bass clarinet).

3) MOVE
This miniature was the first of the set to be composed. An early version was workshopped in August 2017 during the Pressure Waves Emerging Composer Workshop. This version moves even further.

Three Diversions: 3. MOVE

Premiered on June 22, 2018 at the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance (LAMP) by the Friction Quartet. Recorded & mixed by Stonehouse Sound.

Dance Suite 
I - Hesitate
II - Animate

Friction Quartet:
Kevin Rogers - 1st Violin
Otis Harriel - 2nd Violin
Taija Warbelow - Viola
Doug Machiz - Cello

Dance Suite

Guitar étude for natural harmonics and slurs.

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Mark Marinic is a composer from Winnipeg MB. He has had the pleasure of performing and having his works performed at public recitals, festivals, and concerts.

Mark Marinic

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