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When Dianne Olsen, Wayne Bowden’s partner, asked me to write a work to celebrate Wayne’s 70th birthday it was clear to me from the start that I was going to have a lot of fun composing this work. Wayne and I have been great mates for decades and we have so many similarities in our lives that it’s almost frightening. One clear similarity we have is our dedication to and curiosity about all things music. So, in this composition I decided to add ‘touches’ to the score that I knew Wayne would really appreciate…and would go ‘hunting for them’. So, for Wayne (and anyone else equally as curious): 1) I’ve based the main melodies on the letters of his name using a matrix of the alphabet alongside the musical alphabet; 2) I’ve added an all too infrequent V-VI Interrupted Cadence in a minor key (they’re everywhere in music literature in the major key, but not the minor key, so I’ve taken the opportunity to skew this oversight towards the minor key); 3) I’ve included a Neapolitan 6th; 4) a German 6th; 5) a Sequence; and 6) a Phrygian Cadence (Wayne and I have had many a chat about march composers and he’s well aware that my favourite march composer is Kenneth Alford, and my favourite march of all time is Army of the Nile. I’ve nicked the Phrygian Cadence from Army of the Nile and added it into this march just for my fun and hopefully, for Wayne’s amusement).
Dianne asked if I could utilise the tune of Happy Birthday in some way. Now, this was a tough thing to do because it’s such a well-known and simple tune that to place it in the music as it ‘stands’ would potentially create a tawdry musical outcome, so, apart from the obvious usage of the tune in the introduction, I’ve ‘hidden’ it within the notes on a number of occasions. I also managed to squeeze the year Wayne was born into the notes. The year, 1952, gives me a root, 9th, 5th and supertonic. This figure features mainly in the basses:
Finally, I couldn’t help myself, but I added a real ‘Lloyd-ism’ and that’s the three-part counterpoint figure that commences at bar 121 and climaxes on a V-VI interrupted cadence…in the major key, this time.
The score will be personalised for your band and emailed to you as a PDF ready for you to print off
| The Septuagenarian CB draft score and composers notes.pdf |
A March for B/A brass band composed by Graham Lloyd. Commissioned to celebrate the 70th birthday of Wayne Bowden OAM.
The score will be personalised for your band and emailed to you as a PDF ready for you to print off
| The septuagenarian draft score and composer's notes.pdf |
Level Brass Band B grade
The Andante from the first movement of Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony (often nicknamed Pilgrims' March) contains the most beautifully haunting melody supported by the simplest of bass lines and counterpoint figures. As a young musician, Graham Lloyd was so fascinated by this music he bought the orchestral score to study the notes, which at the time made little sense to him. However, he did notice that the bass line was similar to a walking bass line in a standard swing tune. In this composition Graham Lloyd uses Mendelssohn's original bass line, melodic line and counterpoint figures but gives them a swing feel. Who knows, maybe if Mendelssohn had been born a hundred years later, he could have become one of our big band leaders!
Pilgrims' Swing For Brass Band - YouTube
| Pilgrims Swing for Brass band Sample score.pdf |
An opening concert work for brass band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU3H9YSlPow
A digital copy will be personalized and emailed to your email address
Level 4 Concert band
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For Conspicuous Gallantry - low to mid B Grade Brass Band
Commissioned by the Cairns' Bands group in commemoration of Private Caleb 'Charlie' Chang DCM & Bar MM. 2, who was a Cairns WWI war hero of Chinese descent. low to mid B Grade Brass Band
A$
60.00
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Regal Celebration for Brass Band
Regal Celebration
(for C/B Grade Brass Band) Composed by Graham Lloyd Commissioned by Cairns Bands in honour of Cairns' WW1 hero, PTE Caleb Shang
A$
30.00
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Regal Celebration for Concert Band
Regal Celebration (for Level 3 Concert Band) Composed by Graham Lloyd Commissioned by Cairns Bands in honour of Cairns' WW1 hero, PTE Caleb Shang
A$
40.00
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Villers-Bretonneux a Homage - Graham Lloyd
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"25 April 1915" - A Grade Concert Band
Commissioned by the NSW band association for the Centenary of Anzac National Band competition
- A Grade concert band test piece. This comes as a digital copy for you to print. Please add the name of your band to the order form
A$
180.00
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"25 April 1915" - for Brass band
An A Grade Brass band version depicting the first landing at Gallipoli. This comes as a digital copy for you to print. Please add the name of your band to the order form
A$
110.00
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MP3 "Through a Soldier's eyes" for Brass band
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Through a Soldier's eyes - Brass band
For Brass Band (A Grade)
By Graham Lloyd Program/Conductor’s Notes: Through a Soldier’s Eyes initially began as a tribute to Weary Dunlop (famous Australian WWII Army surgeon, ex-POW and hero of thousands of ex-POWs). However, I realised within a short time that I haven’t yet developed my musical skills to the point where I believe I could do justice to this fine Aussie. Instead, I retained the basic ideas I had already sketched and developed them into a depiction of the emotions a soldier might experience when leaving loved ones and preparing for and going into battle. Please add the name of your band to the order form
A$
100.00
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Published Graham Lloyd Music, Written Graham Lloyd Commissioned by Hunter Central Coast Regional Wind Ensemble to celebrate the
30th Anniversary of the sister city relationship between Newcastle, NSW and Ube, Japan.
The Newcastle area of Australia is the country’s coal capital. Coal is mined in the surrounding area which is then transported by rail (using locomotives and rail trucks in excess of 1 kilometer [¾ of a mile] in total length) to the Newcastle sea port. The coal is then loaded onto ships which ‘set sail’ and slowly disappear over the horizon to wherever their destination lies.
From the Core is a musical depiction of this process from beginning to end.
The work is in 4 distinct sections, the first is a calm, musical portrayal of coal forming underground over millions of years. The silence, isolation and darkness many kilometers underground were my main thoughts through this section. The 2nd section sees the abrupt arrival of man, machines and explosives bringing unbelievable noise and confusion to an otherwise tranquil scene. The coal is mined, brought to the surface and loaded onto numerous rail coal trucks. This movement is designed as a bit of a shock following the calmness of the first section. The 3rd section is the transportation of the coal by rail over the many kilometers to the Newcastle shipyards where the coal is loaded onto ships. The final section (12/8) sees these fully laden ships heading out to sea. The ‘majesty’ of these ships is what I’m trying to portray in this section. As an aside, this final section begins in the key of C (a play on the word ‘sea’)
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Concerto for Band
Concerto for Band - level 5, duration 17 minutes,
Published Graham Lloyd Music, Written Graham Lloyd Personalised digital copy for you to print please add the name of your band to the order form
A$
90.00
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Published Graham Lloyd Music, Written Graham Lloyd Plus Ultra was commissioned by the Music Director of St Peter’s Lutheran College, (Indooroopilly, QLD), Grant Mason, a long-time friend. The title, Plus Ultra, is the school’s motto which translates into ‘forever higher’–and refers to the positive attitude towards learning that is embraced by both the staff and students of the school.
Plus Ultra was composed in three movements: the 1st movement has been subtitled Academically, the 2nd, Morally and the 3rd, Spiritually, which are three of many important qualities that are encouraged at the school at all levels. I have attempted to portray these three qualities, in particular, within the music.
Plus Ultra began with the completion of the 2nd movement from which musical material was extracted for the other two movements. The whole work is based on just three notes which are first sounded in the lead trumpets in bar one. This three-note-motive appears time and again throughout the work in some form or other.
As a composer, melody is important to me so I have attempted to write melodies in all three movements that are both tuneful and memorable, although I have to say, the principle melody in the 2nd movement is a particular favourite.
I hope you enjoy, Plus Ultra.
Personalised digital copy for you to print, please add the name of your band to the order form
| Plus ultra-sample score |
Boy from Oz
Featuring:
The More I See You, I Honestly Love You, Rio, Don’t Cry Out Loud, I Still Call Australia Home
A$70.00
| sample score boy from oz brass band |
Loaded Dog for Brass Band - Graham Lloyd
Publisher: Graham Lloyd Music pty ltd.
C Grade work - comes as a digital copy for you to print
A$
75.00
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The Loaded Dog for Brass band or Concert band - Graham LloydPublisher: Graham Lloyd Music pty ltd.
Based on a short story by Henry Lawson about 3 miners and their dog it is available as a C grade Brass band work or for Concert Band level 4/5. Also available is the narration and Powerpoint slides telling this hilarious tale. 
Loaded Dog - Narration
Narrated by Graham Lloyd
A$
10.00
Loaded Dog - Powerpoint
all the slides as a power point - illustrations by Suzy Notini
A$
25.00
Loaded Dog for Concert band -Graham Lloyd
Publisher: Graham Lloyd Music pty ltd
Level 4/5 - comes as a digital copy for you to print
A$
105.00
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Prelude for a festivalVictorian State 2013 Brass band Championship D Grade Test piece
$40.00 Prelude for a festival - Graham Lloyd
Hit It for Show band
A fun Jazz/funk piece for a mid level Show Band,Lead trumpet's highest note, B above the treble stave
Lead trombone's highest note, A above the bass stave Solos for Trumpet 2 and Tenor 1. Key - G minor Recently quoted as- "This is a very well-constructed, well-arranged and well-thought out chart".. and from a player "this is my new favourite chart" Digital Copy
A$
60.00
Swinging Matilda for Show Band- Graham Lloyd
Publisher: Graham Lloyd Music pty ltd
A "Swing" version of the classic Australian Folk song. Always a winner with audiences. Digital copy
A$
50.00
Swinging Matilda for Concert band- Graham Lloyd
Publisher: Graham Lloyd Music pty ltd
A "swing version of the Classic Australian Folk song. Always a winner with Audiences. Digital Copy
A$
60.00
Swingin' Matilda for Brass band
This popular "Swing" version of the classic Australian Folk song, Waltzing Matilda, is now available for Brass Band. Always a winner with audiences. Digital copy only. Good C Grade through to A Grade standard. Perfect for Australia Day and similar Australian nationalistic functions as well as being a great toe-tapper for almost any concert.
A$
40.00
Flight to Freedom -Graham Lloyd
PUBLISHED Graham Lloyd Music pty ltd. commissioned by the Queensland Wind and Brass, conducted by Paul Kucharski.
A musical depiction which follows the true story of Michael Milekic, a pilot who escaped from Communist held Yugoslavia to Italy by flying his plane at 400 klm per hour, 20 ft above the sea to escape detection all the while knowing he could be shot out of the sky or that one mistake could send him to his death. A moving tribute to a brave man.
The music begins with a build in tension using unison notes followed by ‘heart beats’ in the percussion. The sounding of the ‘old’ Yugoslavian anthem is featured with ‘military’ side drum beats. The anthem, in ¾ time, has been placed over a 4/4 drum pattern. The anthem is then superimposed on itself in different note lengths to assimilate, what I imagined would be, Michael’s inner turmoil of embarking on a dangerous and life changing course. The music moves into a depiction of the aircraft taxiing then taking off. I have then attempted to write music describing the freedom of flight as he carried out various aerobatics. The patrolling jets then make an entrance in the music which is followed by his decision to ‘go’ and full throttling to 20 feet above the ocean. The next section of the music is ‘full on’ with speed and energy with ‘imagined’ machine gun sounds and other effects. This section is what I see as the ‘adrenalin pumped’ part of the flight. The Italian coast is then sighted and crossed with strains of the US Anthem in the background. The music moves into the landing and finishes with an unresolved feeling as Michael is detained by US troops (The Land of the Free?). Had he made the right decision, afterall?
A$
80.00
From Dawn to Dusk Concert band - Printed Music By Graham Lloyd
Instrument: CONCERT BAND Publisher: BARNHOUSE. An impressive programmatic work by Australian composer Graham Lloyd that depicts a relaxing day on the Gold Coast of Australia. Starting out “just before dawn” and continuing until the darkness following the sunset, this breathtaking and colorful composition is an outstanding choice for mature band. Very highly recommended. Published: 2007 Grade: 4 Performance Time: 7:41. Price includes postage to Australian addresses.
A$
165.00
From Dawn to Dusk Audio file
Visions of Australia Concert Band - printed music by Graham Lloyd
Instrument: CONCERT BAND Publisher: BARNHOUSE:
Published: 2008 Grade: 5 Performance Time: 8:14 'Visions of Australia' is a musical panorama paying tribute to the epochs in Australia's history from its Aboriginal predecessors through to its 'yet to be determined' future. The journey begins with a tribute to Australia's aboriginal past, the arrival of the British Navy and the establishment of the first colony on the shores of Sydney Harbour. The journey then meanders through to the development of electricity and communication, through the wars and to the present. Following a brief reflection on the past, the music concludes with a stirring and patriotic march-like section representing a confident and bold future. The work is a great challenge for all sections of the band and will be easily accessible to any audience. Price includes Postage to Australian addresses
A$
185.00
FANFARE FOR FREEDOM Concert band - printed music By Graham LLoyd
Instrument: CONCERT BAND Publisher: BARNHOUSE
Description: Every section will be challenged with this new and advanced work by a talented Australian composer and military band conductor. This exuberant fanfare includes an inspiring slow section that features solos for oboe, clarinet, horn, trumpet and euphonium as well as demanding mallet parts. An impressive concert opener for accomplished bands! Price includes postage to Australian Addresses
A$
165.00
Fanfare for Freedom Audio file
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Gundagai Groove for Brass band
A medium-fast ‘rock’ version of the popular Australian Folk song, On the Road to Gundagai, is now available for Brass Band. Digital copy only. Great for C Grade through to A Grade bands. Whilst it’s perfect for Australia Day and similar Australian nationalistic functions, it can be performed on any concert and is a crowd pleaser for all ages.
A$
40.00
March: To Lunch concert band level 2 - 2.5
A fun march for young players - digital copy
A$
30.00
Elegy concert band level 2-2.5
A slow work - great to work on their intonation and phrasing - digital copy
A$
30.00
Groovy shade of Gray concert band level 2-2.5
Fantastic groove which has the players achieving above their abilities - fun to play and audience friendly - digital copy
A$
30.00
Groovy shade of Gray - for Brass band
Fantastic groove which has the players achieving above their abilities - fun to play and audience friendly - digital copy
A$
30.00
Successive Flames Concert Band 2.5-3
Starts with a slow haunting melody which builds to a rock feel before returning to it's original style approximately 5 minutes in length
A$
30.00
Get Down - for Brass band (C grade) - Graham Lloyd
Publisher: Graham Lloyd Music pty ltd
Solo for, solo Tuba (AMEB grade 7 approx) and Band - an audience friendly work incorporating a light rock feel between a dream like start and finishing as it began.
A$
40.00
Get Down - for Concert band level 4 - Graham Lloyd
Publisher: Graham Lloyd Music pty ltd
Solo for, solo Tuba (AMEB grade 7 approx) and band- an audience friendly work incorporating a light rock feel between a dream like start and finishing as it began.
A$
50.00
Get Down - Solo Instrument plus pianoPublisher Graham Lloyd Music Pty Ltd - for Solo performers written for Bb Tuba (both difficult and simplified version), Eb Tuba (Both Difficult and simplified version), Bari sax, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Euphonium,
A$ 20.00 Sample Scores and Mp3
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