About Me
Justin Cooperman (b. 1998) is a percussionist, composer, and educator currently living in Houston, Texas. His music blends a background rooted in video game music with the ever evolving climate of contemporary percussion. Justin has been commissioned by various chamber groups, universities, and public schools across the country and most recently had his music premiered by Blue Door Percussion Trio and The University of Texas Percussion Ensemble.
As a performer, Justin is a passionate advocate for new music, performing multiple world and North American premiers of both solo and chamber percussion works. Justin was also selected as a semi-finalist for the 2024 Great Plains International Marimba Competition, and is a member of the chamber group, The Austin Percussion Collective.
As an educator, Justin currently serves as the Percussion Director at North Shore Senior High School. Previously, he was a Teaching Assistant at The University of Texas where he taught and arranged for the Longhorn Band drumline. From 2021 to 2023, he served as the Assistant Band Director and Percussion Director at Killeen High School, leading the group to various successes, including multiple accolades at the State Solo and Ensemble contest, a first for the Killeen High School Percussion Ensemble.
Justin received his Master’s degree at the University of Texas in 2025 and received his Bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University in 2021. Justin has had the privilege of studying with Thomas Burritt, Ivan Trevino, John Lane, and Brian Graiser.