Photo by Stephanie Leke

“Birth. Then more.”

As a solo musician, Mark Sanderlin has opened for and performed with a number of artists and groups including Peter Eldridge (of New York Voices), Michael Allen Harrison, This Condition, Lion of Ido and As Tall As Lions and performed at many notable New York-area venues (The National Underground, Caffe Vivaldi, Waltz-Astoria and Vibe Lounge).

Mark’s first EP, “Souvenirs,” was released Christmas Day, 2008 for streaming download and the song, “Rain,” was a nominee in the Best Miscellaneous mp3 category for the 2007 IACmusic Golden Kayak Awards. His full-length LP “The One You Need” was released in August 2009 and is available on iTunes and Amazon.

A versatile arranger and composer, Mark’s works include a cappella pop arrangements, film scores, contemporary songs and choral works including “This Is My Day,” an original song performed at the graduation ceremony of McMinnville High School Class of 2005 by the MHS Twilighters.

Mark’s current projects include “Tangled,” a new musical with Alexandra H. Rubin, as well as recurring performances as a professional vocalist with the South Shore Syncopators, tenor section leader at The Church of the Epiphany in NYC and various other professional engagements. Mark has previous sung with the Men & Boys Choir of The Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, NY and with the Hofstra University Chorale & Chamber Singers.

Mark is also a regular contributor for Amplifier Magazine and is the Jazz/Classical Editor for Arts America.

A native Oregonian, Mark now lives and plays in the New York City area.