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Born in Caratinga, Minas Gerais (Brazil), Marcus Siqueira studied composition with Willy Corrêa de Oliveira following his degree in classical guitar under Edelton Gloeden at the University of São Paulo (USP).
He has been a recipient of some of the most prestigious composition commissions in Brazil, including those from the Vitae Foundation (2003), RioArte (2001), and Funarte (2008, 2014). Additionally, he has gained significant recognition and awards for his acclaimed scores in theater and cinema.
His extensive orchestral catalog features 19 original works, performed by leading ensembles such as the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra (OSESP), the Minas Gerais Philharmonic (OFMG), the National Symphony Orchestra (OSN), and the São Paulo University Symphony Orchestra (OSUSP). His music has been led by distinguished conductors, including Joana Carneiro, Luthero Rodrigues, Marcos Arakaki, Carlos Moreno, Ernani Aguiar, Ricardo Bologna, and Gabriel Rhein-Schirato.
As an arranger, he has produced transcriptions for the São Paulo State Symphonic Band and the Tatuí Wind Orchestra under the direction of maestros Aylton Escobar and Dario Sotelo.
His compositions are regularly performed by prominent international artists in recitals and festivals across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, with showcases in countries such as the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, and Greece.
Marcus is a frequent participant in major contemporary music events, including the Brazilian Biennale of Contemporary Music, Strange Music International Festival, Babel Festival, Music of the Americas (New York), and the 45th FIMNME (Mexico). As a lecturer, he has participated in the Winter Festival of Prados, Ourinhos Festival, and various masterclasses at the G.B. Martini Conservatory (Bologna).
His discography includes releases on labels such as Sesc, Paulus, and Água-Forte. Notable highlights include the albums Contraluz (chamber music) and Marcus Siqueira por Gilson Antunes (solo guitar). In 2013, he collaborated with the PANaroma Studio, developing a work for solo violin and live electronics. His scores are published internationally by Universal Edition (Vienna), Da Vinci (Osaka), WIPEdizioni (Bari), OSESP Editora, and Editora Urbana (São Paulo).
As an educator and consultant, he has coordinated music curricula for major institutions like Colégio Oswald de Andrade since 2015 and taught Music Pedagogy at Faculdade Cantareira (2014–2018). In Italy, he has conducted specialized courses on Advanced Rhythm and Brazilian Traditions at the Conservatories of Bologna, Parma, and Cesena.
Currently, he teaches classical guitar at the Gioachino Rossini Music School (Cervia) and the Angelo Masini Music Institute (Forlì).