Joyful Noise Collective is a creative collective founded by composer Samuel Bang and filmmaker/photographer Caleb Chong as a space for artistic collaboration across disciplines. Born from Bang’s realization that the freedom to explore art in school would soon fade after graduation, the collective serves as a vibrant outlet for creatives to continue pushing boundaries together. "Dream big, Love more" Joyful Noise Collective embraces the idea that art emerges from all walks of life, celebrating differences as the foundation of meaningful expression.

Samuel Bang

Composer | Performer | Founder

Filmmaker | Photographer | Co-founder

Caleb Chong is a Nashville-based filmmaker and photographer dedicated to capturing authentic stories through a dynamic visual lens. With a passion for blending cinematic storytelling with raw emotion, his work spans across music, documentary, and commercial projects. As a co-founder of Joyful Noise Collective, Caleb fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, believing that art thrives at the intersection of diverse perspectives. Whether behind the camera or in the editing room, he is driven by a love for storytelling that inspires, connects, and celebrates the human experience.

Briley Patterson

Percussionist

Briley Patterson is a percussionist, educator, and collaborator based in Kansas City whose playing is rooted in curiosity and community. Originally from East Texas, he earned his B.M. in Music Education from Stephen F. Austin State University and his M.M. in Percussion Performance from the UMKC Conservatory, where he studied with the GRAMMY®-nominated Sandbox Percussion. Briley’s work celebrates the energy of new music—he has commissioned and premiered numerous pieces with composers including Nicholas Perry Clark and Samuel K. Bang, and performed at PASIC, TMEA, and beyond. Outside of performance, he serves as Program Coordinator at Music House School of Music, Director of Operations for the Kansas City Sinfonietta, Percussion Teaching Artist with Harmony Project KC, and member of Joyful Noise Collective.

Our Work

Kodak Blues

  • Short Film

  • Directed by Caleb Chong

  • Score by Samuel Bang : : Performed by Briley Patterson(drum set)

  • Awards:

    • iDEAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL(2025)

      ● Best Experimental Film Award- Short

  • Official selections:

    • River Edge International Film Festival(2025)

    • KAFFNY Infinite Cinema(2025)

    • Mangalia Youth Film Festival(2025)

  • Honorable Mentions:

    • Cindependent Film Festival(2025)

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  • Percussion Quartet.

    • Performed by Briley Patterson, Martin Mendez Higuera, Alexander Dyer, and David Oosse.

  • Choreography by Jairius Poole.

    • Dancers: Jairius Poole, Kayla Forbes & Cory Zoeller

  • Written by Samuel Bang.

  • Directed by Caleb Chong.

  • Audio by Joseph Tesoro.

  • Produced by Samuel Bang and Caleb Chong.

  • Recorded at Harmony Farm(Perry, KS) and UMKC.

Joyful Noise(Podcast)

  • Upcoming podcast hosted by Joyful Noise Collective featuring admired creatives from all disciplines.

Join Us

Joyful Noise Collective is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among artists of all backgrounds. We welcome composers, performers, songwriters, filmmakers, photographers, sculptors, and creatives across all disciplines to join our growing community. If you are passionate about artistic exploration and collaboration, we invite you to connect with us through the form below. Let’s create together.

Dream big, Love more