Eric is currently working on writing music for multiple short films produced by Jewish World Watch. Working with cinematographer and director Mike Ramsdell, Eric is creating scores that will help put in context and tell the stories of people affected by the genocide that has happened in the Congo since 1998. These powerful stories will help the Jewish World Watch, an anti-genocide organization, to share what has happened and mobilize the communities to act. Learn more about the Jewish World Watch and soon watch the films by visiting their website.

Most recently Eric’s music will be used in a short film for Campus Crusade’s ministry in Ethiopia. Campus Crusade is helping to fulfill the Great Commission, launching spiritual movements around the world by winning, building, and sending Christ-centered multiplying disciples. “Concert of Prayer” is a song from Eric’s “Prayers” album. You can hear this song by clicking on the ALBUMS page.

You can now hear Eric’s piano music on “Christian Music Inet” online streaming Christian music station. Along with other independent artists and CCM hits, “Christian Music Inet” is broadcast to over 100 countries. Eric’s music can also be heard on Pandora Internet Radio, Divine Lifestyle podcast, Bible Believers Radio, and Spiritco1 Christian Internet Radio.

Action Media Music, a music library based in Sweden, is the most recent music library who will license Eric Schrotenboer’s piano music for film, television and other media productions. Action Media Music joins music libraries from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vienna, Austria who carry and license Eric’s music. If you would ever like to license music Eric’s music for your film and television show contact Eric at info@ericschrotenboer.com.

If you are in Orlando this weekend check out the documentary “American Sailors” with original score composed by Eric Schrotenboer. “American Sailors” plays at 6:15 PM on Saturday night as part of the Orlando Film Festival. The mission of the Orlando Film Festival is to support the cause of independent cinema and to promote culture and the arts in Downtown Orlando by exposing a wide audience to the unique and diverse stories told by independent filmmakers from around the world. Check out more of the great films playing at the Orlando Film Festival by clicking here.

Hear clips of the music by clicking here.

The documentary “American Sailors”, with original music by Eric Schrotenboer, was awarded the Best Short Documentary this past weekend at the Grand Rapids Film Festival! Check out some of the music cues here. You can watch the trailer and order the film by clicking here.

“American Sailors” is screening this week at the Grand Rapids Film Festival. “American Sailors” will be shown along with other independent and family friendly films, August 26-28, at Celebration Cinema North during the first annual Grand Rapids Film Festival. Showings will be on Wednesday, August 26 at 6pm and Friday, August 28 at 4pm. You can get tickets directly from the festival site at www.grfilmfestival.com. You can also hear clips of the soundtrack by visiting www.ericschrotenboer.com/film. There will also be many other excellent films that will be screening. Check them out and enjoy the show!!!

Eric’s music can now be heard streaming on the internet with Spiritco1 Christian Internet Radio.  Spiritco1 radio is a 24 hour gospel internet radio station that reaches the world to spread the Gospel minsitry of music and messages to listening audiences across the globe.

Eric’s music can now be heard in the background at the Haworth Showroom in Chicago, Illinois.   Haworth Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of organic workspaces, including raised floors, movable walls, systems furniture, seating, storage and wood case goods. Haworth has been a world leader in design and environmental sustainability manufacturing.  Next time you are in Chicago check it out!

I had the privilege last week of working with both the Grey Matter Group and Sound Post USA on a project for the non-profit ministry Compassion International. Compassion International is breaking the cycle of poverty by matching children in need with sponsers who provide support through finances, prayer, gifts, letters, and encouragement. They “exist as a Christian child advocacy ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. The project I got to compose music for was a film produced by the Grey Matter Group for the Compassion International website. I will post the link to the film when it is is uploaded. You can listen to the music below:

Congratulations to Mike Ramsdell and his film, “The Anatomy Of Hate”, winner of the best Political Documentary at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival. In Mikes’ own words, “Anatomy of Hate, A dialogue to Hope had a great festival run in Philly this year. (Unfortunately, I had to be in Atlanta). Not only was the film chosen to play at the Film Market, but took home the best Politcal Documentary award. A fine compliment, considering that this town gave birth to the American Political system. Thanks to all those who made this festival happen! Listen to some of the music cues by clicking here.

Check out the new “Anatomy Of Hate”  website by clicking here.  After premiering at the Boston International Film Festival, the new full length feature documentary from Mike Ramsdell has been chosen as an official selection of the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival.

You will be able to hear Eric’s music on WGN America’s TV station this July.  Eric’s score will accompany the new television series pilot American Sailors.  Hear some of the music cues here.   The show will air nationally on July 4th at 9:00 PM eastern.  In addition to this prime time slot there will be an encore airing on July 26th at 1:00 PM eastern. The show focuses on four skippers who competed in the 100^th running of the Chicago to Mackinac sail race, the longest and oldest freshwater sail race in the world.  See more at www.americansailors.tv.

Sets 8,9 and 10 of the Ray VanderLaan teaching series distributed by Focus On The Family and Zondervan are in the last stages of post-productions and nearing completion.  Eric has finished scoring 18 half hour lessons following Ray as he leads his group through Egypt, Israel, and Jordan on the path of Moses during the Biblical Exodus.  With teaching centered around God’s preparation of his people and the lessons from their desert wandering, Eric’s music combined with powerful content and stunning imagery make these must see films.  Listen to some of the music cues by clicking here.  Look for this series to be released at the end of 2009.  Check out Ray VanderLaan’s ministry at www.followtherabbi.com.

Eric has won his 5th Telly Award for his musical score on the new full length feature documentary, “The Anatomy of Hate”.  Listen to some of Eric’s music cues here. Read more about the film and see clips by visiting the website: www.anatomyofhate.com.

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I had the privilege of performing a song from my new album live on WZZM’s “Take Five & Company”. Check out the video below.