Todd Marcus is a jazz musician, composer, and bandleader based in Baltimore, MD. He is one of the few artists worldwide to focus on the bass clarinet as a main instrument in modern jazz. His work builds from a foundation of straight-ahead jazz and often incorporate Middle Eastern influences of his Egyptian-American heritage. Marcus' work includes international performances, clinics, and radio play and he is a member of the Maryland State Arts Council's touring artist roster.Marcus also is heavily involved in his Baltimore neighborhood of Sandtown-Winchester where he serves as Executive Director of the nonprofit Newborn Holistic Ministries. The organization addresses poverty related issues and runs Jubilee Arts, an art program providing children and adults with alternatives to drugs and violence in the community, Martha's Place, a recovery program for women overcoming drug addiction and homelessness, and has achieved significant community revitalization by renovating abandoned buildings and vacant lots.
Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra, Quintet, Quartet, Trio, & Duo
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DirectorTodd Marcus Jazz Orchestra, Quintet, Quartet, Trio, & Duo 2003 - PresentBaltimoreWork performing, composing for, and leading jazz ensembles ranging in size from two to nine musicians performing jazz standards and original compositions. Additional work by commission on music arrangements for ensembles ranging from small groups to big bands.
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Executive DirectorIntersection Of Change 1999 - PresentBaltimore, MdIntersection of Change (formerly Newborn Holistic Ministries) is a community-based nonprofit focused on community development in west Baltimore. The organization is dedicated to providing programs that enrich the economic, social and spiritual lives of those dealing with poverty related issues in the Sandtown-Winchester, Upton and surrounding communities. Work to date has resulted in significant neighborhood revitalization of the 1900 and 2000 blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue through the full renovation of six previously vacant and dilapidated buildings, transformation of 18 vacant lots into community green spaces and meditative gardens, creation of two dozen neighborhood murals, and conversion of 96,000 sq./ft. of vacant lots into an urban farm. Programs by Intersection of Change include:Martha's Place: A recovery program for women overcoming substance abuse and homelessness that helps women achieve sobriety while maintaining a job and housing. The program offers housing with supportive services such as addictions counseling, money management training, case management, wellness classes, and community meals.Jubilee Arts: A comprehensive art program that uses art as a catalyst for social change, as a tool for empowerment, and an alternative to the dangers of drugs and violence in the community. Jubilee Arts provides 23 art classes (in ceramics, visual arts, dance, and business) six days a week with three annual semester sessions as well as cultural activities to both children and adults and serves over 2,000 people annually.Strength to Love II: A program that operates an urban farm and serves ex-offenders returning to the community from incarceration. The farm entails 16 greenhouses totaling 96,000 square feet, addresses community food desert issues, and offers employment to ex-offenders. The program also supports ex-offenders with ID renewals and food gift certificates.
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Todd Marcus Education Details
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Rutgers UniversityMagna Cum Laude -
Loyola University (Baltimore)Political Science
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Todd Marcus works for Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra, Quintet, Quartet, Trio, & Duo
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Todd Marcus's current role is Director at Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra, Quintet, Quartet, Trio, & Duo.
What schools did Todd Marcus attend?
Todd Marcus attended Rutgers University, Loyola University (Baltimore).
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Todd Marcus has skills like Bass Clarinet, Jazz, Jazz Improvisation, Composers, Music, Community Development, Clarinet.
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