MARK WATTERS
WatterMusic, Inc.
GALLERY
 The TV Academy presents SCORE! |  Mark Snow |
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 Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman |  Ramin Djawadi |
 Zombies invade SCORE! |  SCORE! Concert Jeff Beal |
 SCORE! Concert "TV Music Now!" |
SCORE! Concert
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Score!: A Concert Celebrating Music Composed for Television, was a live concert sponsored by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, which presented iconic and contemporary television music performed by a 65-piece orchestra and a 40-voice choir. Hosted by noted author and journalist Jon Burlingame, the program included music from over 50 shows.
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Star Wars in Concert
(Japan Tour)
Produced by Another Planet Productions and featuring C3PO's Anthony Daniels, the production played Tokyo and Osaka.
"Wonderful musicians, fantastic food and the Japanese culture was remarkable to experience. And the audiences were wildly enthusiastic! A great time!
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Star Wars in Concert
(US Tour)
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Produced by Another Planet Productions and featuring C3PO's Anthony Daniels. The tour covered 25 states, four time zones and included two oceans. This two-hour program featured excerpts from all six Star Wars movies accompanied by an 80-pc symphony orchestra.
 Hollywood Bowl Marque |  The Decemberists with the LA PhilAll eyes are on Colin for this cutoff!! |
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 The Rehearsal |  The Rehearsal 2 |
 The PerformanceMy niece, Kendell, took this from her seat. |  |
 Colin Meloy center stage! |  The DecemberistsFrom left to right, Jenny Conlee, Chris Funk, Colin Meloy, John Moen and Nate Query. http://www.decemberists.com |
The Decemberists at the Hollywood Bowl
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"II am a huge fan and was delighted to get the call. Featuring wonderful arrangements by Sean O'Loghlin and the mighty Los Angeles Philharmonic. The Decemberists were great to work with and their unique musical storytelling was a big hit with orchestra."
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 |  1980's Team USA Lighting The Flame |
 Makeshift Studio |  The Tradition Of The Games |
 The Athletes |  SLC Olympic Flame |
 Rings Of Fire |  Land Of Enchantment_Horses |
 Land Of Enchantment_Bison |
2002 Olympic Games (Salt Lake City)​​
Mark holds the distinct honor of serving as Music Director for two Olympics! Again, produced by Don Mischer, the Salt Lake City Opening and Closing Ceremonies were directed by Kenny Ortega and featured artist designs by the great Michael Curry.
"To be a part of two Olympics is pretty much indescribable. So many talented collaborators and the people of Salt Lake City are so friendly. The great Utah Symphony and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir gave so much of themselves. A tremendous honor!"
 1996 Olympic Games (Atlanta)The opening ceremonies were seen by 3.5 billion people! |  1996 Olympic Games (Atlanta) |
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 1996 Olympic Opening Ceremonies |  John Williams & Basil PolidourasIn the green room just prior to the opening ceremonies. |
 Jazz Band.jpgWorld renowned artist, Peter Minshall's sketch of some the characters featured in "The River." These were 14-foot tall puppets operated by performers hidden below. For more on Peter Minshall, go to http://www.carnaval.com/tnt/minshall/ |  The River"The River" is the 2nd movement of what became a five-movement Symphony of the South" and was one of the most memorable artistic moments in the opening ceremonies. It was a "musical quilt" made up of various melodies that came from the south. |
 Run Through TimeA wonderful tribute to all of the cities who had hosted the games beginning with Athens in 1896. |  Conducting the FinaleProducer, Don Mischer, asked me to compose a song for the finale of the opening ceremonies. I immediately brought in the extraordinary lyricist, Lorraine Feather (http://www.lorrainefeather.com). The result was "Faster, Higher, Stronger," the Olympic motto and was performed by opera legend, Jessye Norman. We received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Music and Lyrics! |
 Muhammad Ali Lights Olympic FlameAfter much secrecy, Muhammad Ali entered to thunderous applause to light the Olympic Flame, officially starting the Centennial Games. |
1996 Olympic Games (Atlanta)​​
Mark served as Music Director for the Opening Ceremonies and co-Music Director of the Closing Ceremonies with the great Harold Wheeler.
"These are the projects that change you! What a great experience! So many talented people were a part of the creative team such as Kenny Ortega, Peter Minshall and, of course, Producer-Director, Don Mischer. Featured performers included Jessye Norman, John Williams, Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder, Trisha Yearwood, Michael Kamen and Winton Marsalis.