ZELJKO MARASOVICH (November 3, 1951 - August 3, 2021)  is  internationally recognized and critically acclaimed organist and composer of contemporary classical and film music.  As an award-winning composer he wrote for concert stage, theatre, film, television, contemporary dance and multimedia performances.

Born in Zagreb, Croatia, Zeljko Marasovich (in Croatian ZELJKO MARASOVIC) was encouraged early to dedicate his life to music. He was the youngest student accepted into pipe organ class. He studied piano, pipe organ, composition and theory of music at the Zagreb Academy of Music. After graduation he continued his studies in Rome at the St. Cecilia Conservatory of Music, under Mo. Fernando Germani. At the same time Marasovich started performing and giving organ recitals throughout Europe. He became a critically acclaimed organist known for his broad repertory and improvisations. Marasovich has given solo recitals throughout Europe, Asia, Russia and the U.S. and has performed at major international festivals and venues around the world.  Some of his most memorable recitals took place at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, Tchaikovsky Conservatory Hall in Moscow, Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Hall in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Disney Hall in Los Angeles, Riga Cathedral in Latvia, Gewandhaus in Leipzig, St. Ignatius in Rome, Brucknerhaus in Linz, etc.  At the same time Marasovich started composing. He also began experimenting with electronic instruments and electronic music. In former Yugoslavia Zeljko Marasovich was the first one who gave concerts performing on both pipe organ and electronic instruments.

In 1985 Zeljko Marasovich moved to the United States and continued his studies at USC’s Thornton School of Music, where he graduated under prof. Ladd Thomas. Early on, Marasovich decided to diversify, pursuing his varied musical interests and different aspects of his music path. Marasovich is a composer who effortlessly switches between creating music for concert stage and scoring films, television and theatre.

Marasovich had a long standing association with Pepperdine University in California. For several years he worked with the University's Choir, performed there and also composed music for several theatre plays at the Pepperdine Theatre.

Marasovich is a noted composer for film, television, theatre and concert stage. His extensive work in film, television, documentaries and theatre received critical acclaim. He had a long standing collaboration with the ground-breaking Bethune Theatredanse company. His commissioned theatre scores among others include Ray Bradbury’s "Frost and Fire" and "Silent Roar", multimedia shows blending dance, music, video and special effects.

In 2011 Marasovich was commissioned by the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) to write an opening composition for the Centennial Celebration Gala Concert held at the First Congregational Church.

For almost a decade Zeljko Marasovich served as the organist-in-residence for the weekly international Christian television program "Hour of Power" where he closely collaborated with the award-winning Hour of Power Choir.  Broadcast in fifty-six countries, the "Hour of Power" is heard weekly by over 4.3 million viewers. Hour of Power music team was made up with some of the most accomplished professional singers and musicians in California. 

Throughout the years Zeljko Marasovich has been an active member of the American Guild of Organists, serving on Executive Board of former Pasadena Chapter as well as Los Angeles Chapter. He is also a former Dean of the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

Marasovich is a prolific composer and a look through the lists of his compositions gives a fascinating glimpse at the breadth and depth of the inspiration and musical output. Marasovich eclectic body of work has spanned everything from epic orchestral compositions to pipe organ, ethnic themes, electronica and ambient sounds. In his quest for self expression Marasovich also turned intensively towards the early music, studying Gregorian chant, the Notre Dame School as well as Tuva singing, Orthodox and other ethnic traditions. Many signs of this appear in his works.

Works of Zeljko Marasovich received critical acclaim and many of his compositions/projects were nominated for international awards including Emmys, BAFTA and ASCAP awards.

There are many recordings of the Zeljko Marasoviches' performances and works on various U.S. and international labels, including numerous recordings for Jugoton label. Many are available from record shops internationally and internet sources.