Brian Katona

Brian Katona

Newtown, Pennsylvania, United States
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  • Red River Flood, documentary

    Red River Flood, documentary

    Production Company Media 523 is pleased to announce the start of production of The Red River Flood (working title). The…

  • Garden State Film Festival Winner

    Garden State Film Festival Winner

    Thrilled to have won Best Melodic Theme at the Garden State Film Festival's 2017 Movie Music Competition with my score…

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  • "When I Hear Music" New Children's Chorus Composition

    "When I Hear Music" New Children's Chorus Composition

    Thrilled to announce that my Children's Chorus composition, "When I Hear Music" has just been published!…

  • A Festive song for the Holiday Season!

    A Festive song for the Holiday Season!

    Don't Say Merry Christmas Music by Brian Katona Lyrics by Jerrod Bogard Performed by Jodie Bentley…

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Experience

  • Trala, Inc. Graphic

    Trala, Inc.

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

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    Cranbury, New Jersey, United States

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    Chicago, Illinois, United States

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    Princeton, New Jersey, United States

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Education

  • Rutgers University Graphic

    Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick

    Activities and Societies: Professor, conductor, accompanist, composer

  • Activities and Societies: Conductor, composer, arranger, accompanist, musical theater director

  • Activities and Societies: Conductor, accompanist, musical director, teacher

Publications

  • Suite for Strings

    Imagine Music Publishing

    This string suite has taken on many forms and performances over the years, but the first two movements were written for a wedding in 2005. The third movement was added some years later as a fun and energetic end to the suite. The melodies are tuneful and the technical demands are minimal, making this a great piece for any string ensemble.

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  • An Irish Blessing

    Imagine Music Publishing

    An Irish Blessing is a lyrical and accessible work for SAB chorus, piano, and optional flute. This composition features text taken from the ancient Celtic prayer. It is a perfect choice for any church, school, or community chorus.The flute part is available as free download.

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  • Steal Away

    Imagine Music Publishing

    This a cappella setting of the well-known spiritual is accessible for most choirs. Written as a two-part mixed piece with sections of SATB in concluding cadences. After a slower-paced opening the piece is mostly in a swing style.

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  • My Lord, What a Morning

    Imagine Music

    SATB a cappella chorus

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  • Space Fantasy

    Imagine Music Publishing

    Space Fantasy is the first in a series of three orchestral pieces inspired by the great mysteries and exploration of the universe. This accessible composition is a perfect crowd-pleaser for any orchestral concert.

    Space Battle is the second in a series of three orchestral pieces inspired by the great mysteries and exploration of the universe. This accessible composition is a perfect crowd pleaser for any orchestral concert.

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  • Anthem for the Patriots

    Imagine Music

    A work for brass ensemble, percussion and optional SATB chorus that was dedicated to the first responders of Hurricane Sandy, November 2012.

    Dedicated to the first responders of Hurricane Sandy, November 2012.

    A portion of the proceeds from this piece will be given to assist the relief efforts from hurricane Sandy.

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Honors & Awards

  • Telly Award Winner (Composer)

    The Telly Awards

    Bronze Winner for my score to the documentary feature film, "The Red River Flood."

  • Garden State Film Festival Winner (Composer)

    The Garden State Film Festival

    Winner of "Best Main Theme from a Feature Documentary"

  • Communicator Award Winner (Composer)

    Excellence Winner, "Use of Music"

    Excellence Winner for my score to the documentary feature film, "The Red River Flood."

  • Yucca Valley Film Festival (Composer)

    Yucca Valley Film Festival

    Winner of "Best Music Composer"

  • Paris International Short Festival

    Paris International Short Festival

    Winner of "Best Composer in Short"

  • Munich Film Awards (Composer)

    Munich Film Awards

    Winner of "Best Soundtrack"

  • Seattle Film Festival (Composer)

    Seattle Film Festival

    Winner of "Best Soundtrack in a Short Film"

  • Venice Shorts

    Venice Shorts Film Festival

    Winner of "Best Composer."

  • Telly Award Winner (Producer)

    The Telly Awards

    Silver Winner for the short film, "The Long Hair."

  • Emmy Award Winner-Lower Great Lakes (Composer)

    The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

    Regional Emmy Award Winner for my musical score to the documentary short, "The Builder."

  • Garden State Film Festival Winner (Composer)

    Garden State Film Festival

    Winner of "Best Melodic Theme."

Languages

  • German

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Organizations

  • The Recording Academy (Grammy Awards)

    Voting Member

    - Present

    I’m honored to be part of the new Recording Academy / GRAMMYs member class of 2022 and join the countless creators and professionals who serve, celebrate, and advocate for our music community year-round. #IAmTheAcademy #Grammy #GrammyAwards

  • Society Of Composers And Lyricists

    Gold Member

    - Present

    The Society of Composers & Lyricists is committed to advancing the interests of composers and lyricists working in visual media, including film, television, theater, video games and beyond.

  • Telly Awards

    Adjudicator

    - Present

    Adjudicator for the Telly Awards. The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, The Telly Awards receives over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents.

  • World Soundtrack Academy

    Voting Member

    - Present

    Voting member of the WSA. The WSA was created and launched by Film Fest Ghent in 2001, the World Soundtrack Academy supports the art of film music through cultural, promotional, educational and professional activities.

  • Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards

    Adjudicator

    - Present

    Adjudicator for the Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards. This organization discovers and champions youth and emerging composers from around the world. The awards were created to honor the late Marvin Hamlisch, paying tribute to his remarkable legacy as both an artist and an advocate for emerging talent.

  • The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Emmy Awards-Lower Great Lakes Chapter)

    Adjudicator

    - Present

    Member and adjudicator for the The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Lower Great Lakes Chapter Emmy Awards)

  • The Directory of Contemporary Musical Theatre

    Composer

    - Present

    Some of my Musical Theater work published and sold here.ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com is committed to creating access for musical theatre performers and teachers trying to find and purchase under-sung contemporary songs. We strive to grow our business by celebrating writers of all intersections of identity and experience, making sure they solely benefit from the sales of their songs, and by designing a forward-thinking, ever-evolving database that inspires our diverse subscribers to connect…

    Some of my Musical Theater work published and sold here.ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com is committed to creating access for musical theatre performers and teachers trying to find and purchase under-sung contemporary songs. We strive to grow our business by celebrating writers of all intersections of identity and experience, making sure they solely benefit from the sales of their songs, and by designing a forward-thinking, ever-evolving database that inspires our diverse subscribers to connect with exceptional contemporary writers and songs.

  • BMI (Performing Rights Organization)

    Composer

    - Present

    Member of Broadcast Music, Inc. Works registered as composer and producer.

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