Katahj Copley - Kaleidoscope Eyes [Michigan State University Symphony Band]]

For some time now I have had this fascination for kaleidoscopes.
I love the idea of different patterns and ideas being molded with extraordinary colors to create unique moments in time. I always wanted to explore that with music.
However I learned about a new term called Kaleidoscope Eyes.
Kaleidoscope Eyes is a visual effect- creating mirages, splashes of colors, and moments of confusion. When hearing that word I knew what I wanted to do: manipulate rhythm and color changes within the wind band.
The piece begins with a marimba ostinato that is the anchor of the entire piece as we travel through moments of rhythmic displacement as we add and remove different voices of the ensemble. Through this crazy trip of sound, there are moments of epic and colorful events that fill the ensemble until the final moments where it's a splash page of sound and rhythm.

[@rachaelrojas6689]

There’s so much emotion at the end that I feel like crying

[@DrMarkYourMusic]

Katahj, this is a gorgeously fulfilling piece.

[@BDATL100]

Nice piece, Katahj. That ending is next level!

[@ivyart3737]

This is such a cool piece!

[@ale_isanodd1]

haha u came here almost instantly

[@jonahstek651]

I'm sure everyone loves how the temple block in the beginning is always slightly off beat as much as I do

[@NASA_Halo101]

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[@DevanBaker22]

My favorite is the white noise from all the high pitched percussion

[@sean-nii1657]

ik right all they have to do is give tempo 😭

[@MrGamrTV100]

1:37 A little bit of Havendance rhythm i hear

[@Elmoelmo14]

Katahj your music is so good what the name of the song you make it actually sounds like the name is of the song it’s so good and I am in the concert orchestra dmys and I am so excited for the song

[@rat_meat_ramen]

I used to perform for Ms. Russom, and I've heard you two have met! Also, love this peice and many of your others, keep it up

[@TotFr1]

Hey, i was wondering if you could upload Neon Nights on to here? My director was considering getting it for us for next year and id like to know what is sounds like if we do get it.

[@nnggage3704]

3:25 is the best part