Goeff Knorr

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What is Goeff Knorr known for?

Geoff Knorr, born on June 13, 1985 in Framingham, Massachusetts, is a renowned American composer, orchestrator, and sound designer. Most notably, he has made significant contributions in the field of video game music and contemporary classical music. A graduate of the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University, Geoff got his start in the industry in 2003.

Knorr's talent became evident in his early years when he grew up in Marietta, Georgia, composing his first piece of music in eighth grade. His passion for music led him to study composition under the guidance of Christopher Theofanidis and Michael Hersch.

He rose to prominence in the gaming industry through his work for popular game series such as Civilization V, Civilization: Beyond Earth, Civilization VI, Galactic Civilizations III, and Ashes of the Singularity. He first entered the spotlight when he prepared the choir score for Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword, catching the attention of the Firaxis sound team.

Throughout his career, Knorr has received a number of accolades. In 2004, he was awarded the ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award. His work on Civilization: Beyond Earth earned him the International Film Music Critics Association Award for Best Original Score for a Video Game or Interactive Media in 2014, and he was nominated for the 2015 ASCAP Composers' Choice Award.

For those interested in exploring Geoff's work further, more information can be found on his official website.