Christopher Artau

Christopher Artau is a composer, arranger, sound designer, and educator living in Miami, Florida. Composing and arranging for groups since the early age of 14, his works are now played by an eclectic range of ensembles from wind bands and jazz ensembles to marching bands and indoor winds groups. Chris is an ASCAP-registered writer with accolades from the J.W. Pepper and Son Editors’ Choice program and the ASCAP Plus+ program. He has also received recognition from The Midwest Clinic, the Florida Bandmasters Association, and the Florida Music Education Association.

For his wind band, jazz ensemble, and chamber ensemble works, Chris consults and holds clinics with groups playing his music nationwide. Chris primarily publishes concert music through Excelcia Music Publishing and Randall Standridge Music. However, he also enjoys independently collaborating with various schools, colleges, and organizations such as the Miami Wind Symphony, the South Florida Youth Symphony, and the Brass Institutes of America to premiere commissioned pieces and release original works of music.

Grateful to have accepted mentorship and learned from colleagues who are at the top of the music writing world, Chris has a unique approach and a fresh perspective on writing that is personalized to each group he works with. The goal is to always have a program’s identity and strengths at the forefront in order to create successful musical productions. Chris looks forward to continuing crafting and creating a safe space for the art of music.