During his 30-plus-year career, Amerson has been heard on over 175 films, countless commercials, and television shows. Additionally, Amerson has had approximately 100 compositions published by WORD Music and other publishing companies. In 1988, Amerson established Amerson Music Ministries (AMM) as a non-profit organization. He has produced and sung on 18 inspirational albums under the AMM label. Amerson has been a featured soloist with major symphonies in the United States and abroad including performances at the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall.
Career
Early life and education
A native of New Albany, Indiana, Steve Amerson began singing in children's choirs in the church. He grew up in New Albany, Columbus and Indianapolis, Indiana, and Canton, Ohio. His formal vocal training began when he was attending Lincoln High School in Canton, Ohio. He attended Taylor University in Upland, Indiana and graduated in 1976 with a BA in Music Theory and Composition. He obtained a master's degree in Church Music from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. After earning his master's degree, he studied voice privately with Alan Rogers Lindquest in Santa Barbara, California and Nina Hinson & Shegemi Matsumoto in Los Angeles.[1]
Steve Amerson often partners with a Broadway veteran, soprano Laurie Gayle Stephenson, who is recognized for her performance as "Christine" in "Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway.[citation needed]
Amerson has contributed his voice to over 175 feature films and other productions including "La La Land," "Bridge of Spies," "Fantastic Four," "Star Wars: Rogue One," Mars Needs Moms, The Last Airbender, 2012, and Seven Pounds'.[citation needed]
American patriotism
Since 2006, Amerson has performed for Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation and Society events at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California and also in Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Denver and at the dedication of the Medal of Honor Museum on board the USS Yorktown in Charleston.[citation needed] In 2009, Steve was presented the Bob Hope Award for Excellence in Entertainment by the Medal of Honor Society. He has also performed for events supporting the military such as The Gary Sinise Foundation, American Airline's Sky Ball and Snowball Express.[citation needed]
Personal life
Steve Amerson lives in Granada Hills, California.[2] Amerson is married to Kristine Amerson and has fathered two children: Mathew Amerson and Katharine Amerson.[2] Amerson started nonprofit Amerson Music Ministries[3] to use music to spread his ministry. Amerson makes his living through performing at shows, recording music for commercials and motion pictures.[4] Amerson has contributed to the soundtracks of more than 50 films and commercials.[5] His vocals can be found on feature films like Beauty and the Beast, Men in Black, and The Hunt for Red October.[5] Amerson has worked with Honda, Toyota, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft on commercials.[1]
Amerson Music Ministries (AMM)
Amerson Music Ministries (AMM) is a small 501(c)(3) non-profit organization[6] started by Amerson in 1992 based in Los Angeles, CA.[7] Amerson continues to own it to this day, using this nonprofit to produce music and host events such as the Amerson Music Ministries (AMM) and Capitol Worship.[8] Amerson has toured across the United States and through Europe, performing solo shows at concerts and religious conventions.[6] In addition to performing, Amerson has continued his work as a preacher throughout his musical career, often integrating music into his sermons. Amerson works in the church and uses those connections to spread his musical ministry.[6]
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