Composers

Katahj Copley

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About

Carrollton, Georgia native, Katahj Copley (he/him/his) premiered his first work, Spectra, in 2017 and hasn’t stopped composing since. As of 2017, Katahj has written over 100 works, including pieces for chamber ensembles, large ensembles, wind ensembles, and orchestra. His compositions have been performed and commissioned by universities, organizations, and professional ensembles, including the Cavaliers Brass, Carroll Symphony Orchestra, California Band Director Association, Admiral Launch Duo, and the Atlanta Wind Symphony. Katahj has also received critical acclaim internationally with pieces being performed in Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, China, and Australia. Katahj received two Bachelor of Music degrees from the University of West Georgia in Music Education and Composition in 2021. He is currently studying composition with Omar Thomas at the University of Texas at Austin. Aside from composing, Katahj is an excited educator who teaches young musicians the joy of discovering music and why music is a phenomenal language.

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Works by Katahj Copley

Title Published Size Solo with Ensemble Duration Range Level Orchestration
Canvases Yes Brass Euphonium 10-20 Professional
Episodes Yes Brass 10-20 Professional brass quintet
Limitless Yes Other 10-20 Professional tube, euphonium, piano
Skyline Yes Brass under 5 Professional tuba/euphonium ensemble
Song for Ursa Yes Brass 5-10 Professional