Lachlan Wilson : Associate Artist
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Random Audio Sample: Echoes of Conflict : full orchestra by Lachlan Wilson, from the CD Selected Works by AMC Represented Artists, vol. 86. |
Photo: Susan Gordon-Brown
Lachlan Wilson was born in Mansfield Victoria, on 30th January 1946, and presently lives in Melbourne, Australia,
Musician, composer and educator, Wilson spent his early years playing saxophone in several rock music ensembles in Melbourne, New Zealand, and Queensland. He later completed his Bachelor of Music at the University of Melbourne as a mature age student whilst studying composition with Barry Conyngham and Brenton Broadstock. Further postgraduate studies include Graduate Diploma in Education (Melbourne) and Master of Arts, music (La Trobe).
His composer's portfolio embraces pieces for orchestra, various solo instruments, chamber works and a variety of ensembles. Significant works include the wreath-laying music for the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 1992, a symphonic poem relating to Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, performed during a State Civic Reception in 2016 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, and a contemporary arrangement of the Australian National Anthem commissioned by Ausmusic and scored for orchestra, rock band, choir and soloists.
In 1996-2016, Wilson taught harmony, counterpoint and orchestration at Box Hill Institute. After retiring from full-time teaching, Wilson continues to be active as a performer and composer.
Lachlan Wilson — current to August 2017
Selected Commissions
Work | Commission Details | |
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Processional Music : Brass and percussion ensemble (2010) | Commissioned for use during the conferring of degree awards. | |
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Trio : for flute, vibraphone, violin (1989) | The work was a result of a specific request by the Italian Institute of Culture and the Faculty of Music, University of Melbourne. |
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Echoes of Conflict : full orchestra (1989) | The music was the subject of a financial grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs under the “Saluting their Service” category. The application was submitted by the Victorian branch of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia. |