How do you pronounce your name?

Kat (like “cat”) Felicis (fay-LEE-chiss) Ioco (YAH-koh)

Do I recognize you from something involving video games? Or opera? Or maybe even video game operas?

You probably do! I regularly attend VGM Con (and love the Jam Space); I was part of the music department for Flowstone Saga; I’ve sung metal and opera at VGM Con as both a solo act (2024), a featured/guest vocalist (Mahn 2023, Premium Vintage 2024, Orchestra Clinic 2024, Majora 2025 and 2026), and a choir member (Aria Kart 2025); I arranged “J-E-N-O-V-A” for the 2024 MAGFest Community Orchestra (see below) and was one of the “Galdera” soloists the same year; I sang operatic metal with Abandon Quest at 2D Con in 2025; I’ve participated in some Virtual Video Game Orchestra projects; I co-founded, arranged for, and am the former Artistic Director and conductor for the Twin Cities Gamer Symphony Orchestra… I’ve also been part of the Gilbert and Sullivan Very Light Opera Company since 2023 (sometimes vocal, sometimes percussion), so if none of the video game things sound familiar, that’s probably where.

You’re the “J-E-N-O-V-A” arranger from MAGFest 2024! Is your arrangement available anywhere?

I am! I’m surprised by how many people recognize me as the “J-E-N-O-V-A” arranger (a behind-the-scenes position) over one of the “Galdera, the Fallen” soloists (a featured part in the performance), but it makes me very happy as both a composer and a big fan of Final Fantasy VII!

The MAGFest 2024 world premiere performance is available here. I’m working on getting the necessary licensing to make the sheet music available – either sign up for my mailing list or send me a note on the Contact form so I can let you know when it is!

Can I hire you to compose/play/sing/arrange…?

Head over to the Contact page to get the conversation started. Please provide as much information about the proposed project as possible so I can reply with a yes/no or deeper relevant questions.

Where can I buy your music?

Like all independent creators, the best way to support me is buying directly from my store even though other options are available.

Sheet music is available digitally on my store and can also be purchased in both physical and/or digital formats and digital only.

Catharsis is available in physical, digital, and streaming formats; click here for a list or go directly to the official store (the only place to get a physical copy). Here’s why I discourage using Spotify.

At the moment, no original soundtracks or classical/concert recordings are available for purchase or streaming. Join my mailing list to be the first to know when they’re released!

What is your vocal range/voice type? What styles do you sing?

I am a classically trained soprano with a range of approximately 3.5 octaves. I haven’t received an official operatic Fach classification, but I love singing coloratura! Most of what I sing is metal/rock, classical/opera, and soundtrack-related. I generally prefer a more classical approach but also use belting and various other styles (including hybrid approaches) that best suit the music. While I can do extreme vocals (see “Puppetmaster” on Catharsis), I use them sparingly.

What is symphonic metal?

The heavy-hitting drums and distorted guitars of rock and heavy metal meet the complex grandeur of classical and film music to create a rich sonic landscape. Vocals range from technical operatic precision to powerful rock belts to primal growls. Listen to the album preview for Catharsis to get an idea.

Do you have merchandise for sale?

Yes, at my store. I have shirts, sheet music, physical CDs, mugs… If you have any suggestions or requests, please send them my way!

What instruments do you play? Do you play a brass instrument?

My primary instruments are voice, piano, and percussion, and I’ve dabbled in many others, including guitar and cello. The list is ever-growing since I enjoy learning new instruments, sometimes in a few weeks because a concert requires it! I cannot play any brass instruments due to my jaw construction.

What music programs/software do you use?

I use Finale for notation and Cubase for just about everything else. The sound libraries I use most often are from EastWest/Quantum Leap and 8Dio, but I by no means limit myself to just those.

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Where did your Spotify links go? Is your music still there?

Spotify changed their payout system starting in 2024 that any song streamed less than 1000 times that year has those royalties split among the highest-performing major label artists instead of going to the composer or artist who put in the work, time, money, and talent to create the song. This is (to put it bluntly) theft, and it disproportionately affects independent artists, lesser-known artists, composers, and anyone who creates music outside of the Top 40 mainstream…which is everything I do. I know some people might only have access to or discover my music via Spotify, so I have left my music on the platform; however, I have removed the links because I believe the solution to Spotify’s royalty theft is boycotting the platform, not trying to get more streams to cross the payout threshold. Many people are not aware of this, so please spread the word and join me in boycotting Spotify.

What’s your stance on generative AI?

Everything I have created – music, website, merchandise, socials, videos, etc. – is 100% human-made, and I plan for that to be the case forever. (I will be adding product photos that I myself or a photographer have taken to all listings in my store to ensure this remains true.) Using generative AI is currently unethical because it requires massive amounts of resources for even the smallest requests, it steals people’s work, and it discourages critical (and really any) thinking. If you see any of my work being used in relation to AI, please let me know immediately.