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Mark Suozzo is an Associate Professor at NYU Steinhardt, specializing in Film Scoring within the Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions. He holds a Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music and a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University. Suozzo has an extensive professional background as a composer, guitarist, orchestrator, and conductor. He is actively involved in the vibrant New York independent film community, having scored feature films and documentaries for award-winning filmmakers such as Whit Stillman, Shari Springer-Berman, Bob Pulcini, and many others. His television scores include works for the Hallmark Channel, HBO, and PBS. Suozzo’s original music has been performed in major venues like Carnegie Hall and the Blue Note. His teaching includes courses that encompass rigorous coursework in Screen Scoring and opportunities for collaboration within the industry. Students gain practical experience and insights into the media industry's music writing aspects, preparing them for careers in multimedia entertainment.
Department of Media, Culture, and Communication - PhD Program focusing on Global and Transcultural Studies, Technology and Society, and Visual Culture.