Steph Copeland(I)
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Based in Toronto, Steph Copeland is a multi-award winning screen composer, producer and singer/songwriter best appreciated for contemporary drama, thriller and genre films scores. In 2022, she took home two Canadian Screen Music Awards for best score for a narrative feature film (The Retreat) and best score for a television special (Lethal Love).
A classically trained vocalist with roots at The Royal Conservatory of Music, Copeland began her music career as an electro alt-pop artist in Windsor and Detroit. She toured parts of North America and released albums with fellow artists on both sides of the border before releasing her solo debut effort Public Panic. Her original songs have seen placements in series such as Netflix's Tiny Pretty Things, L.A.'s Finest, UnREAL, animated series Mysticons and more. Commercial works include NBA Canada, The North Face, Pan-Am Games, BOSE and National Ballet School of Canada.
In addition to composing for the screen and songwriting, Steph occasionally takes on the role of music director. In 2018, she produced and conducted an all female ensemble orchestra in performances opening the SOCAN Awards as well as the 2018 TIFF Gala featuring Sarah Slean, Stacey Kay and The Tenors. Steph has also enjoyed performing keys and back-up vocals on tour with recording artist Ria Mae.