Marques J Stewart
Biography
After completing his undergraduate studies in Music at Morehouse College, Marques began using these experiences in the improv community of Chicago, touring and performing regionally as a Musical Director and piano accompanist for the Second City Chicago, Lyric Opera Chicago, and various churches around the city. Most notably, Marques has worked on Seasons 1, 2, 3, and 6 of FOX’s Empire as a featured musician alongside acclaimed rapper Snoop Dogg, Terrence Howard, and other ensemble cast members.
Since his youth in the suburbs of Chicago, Music has been at the forefront of Marques’s life. Marques holds a Master of Liberal Arts Degree concentrating in Music from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Morehouse College, where he developed a strong interest in the music business, music theory, and composition.
Professional Experience
- Regional
- Education
- TV/Film
Regions
- Chicago/Midwest
Interested in touring?
- Yes
Hireable as
- Theatrical Composer (Music only)
- Music Director/Conductor (Pianist)
- Music Assistant
- Orchestrator
- Pit Musician (Keyboards)
- Pit Musician (Other)
- Keyboard Programmer
- Sound Designer/Composer
- Music Producer/Record Producer
- Audition Pianist
- Class/Voice Lesson/Rehearsal Pianist
- Classroom music teacher at an educational institution
- Actor-Musician
My Primary Instrument
- Piano
My Instruments
- Percussion
- Piano
- Synth - keyboards
Software
- Ableton
- Finale
- GarageBand
- Logic
- MainStage
- QLab
Affiliations
- THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS (AFM)
Pronouns
- He/Him