Janna Graham is a composer and multi-instrumentalist originally from Atlanta, Georgia. She recently graduated with a Master's degree in Composition with distinction from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
Before grad school, Janna earned a B.M. in Jazz Performance from Kennesaw State University, then spent eight years living and working in New York City. During this period, she performed as a percussionist for the 2019 Broadway revival of West Side Story and subbed for the world premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s final show, Here We Are. Her time in the city also included playing in off-Broadway productions like Sweet Charity (starring Sutton Foster), Merrily We Roll Along, and Cyrano (starring Peter Dinklage), as well as subbing for Broadway productions such as Six, Tina, and The Prom.
Today, Janna’s work spans chamber music, orchestral music, pop, electronic, and musical theater. She is currently developing a new musical titled Good Thinkin’ with collaborator Avery Rabbitt and recording an album with her band, sky frog. She can also be seen on screen as a musician and actor in the 2024 Mean Girls movie.
In addition to music, Janna edits videos and makes Notion widgets and templates. She brings her love of imagination and nostalgic design to to her digital creations.
Janna is endorsed by Pearl/Adams Percussion and Sabian Cymbals. Her dad and brother are both incredible musicians. Check out their websites: www.JezGraham.com and www.BillGrahamMusic.com.
Compositions
portrait by Avery Rabbitt
airwaves, movement 3-symmetry prism, for Saxophone Quartet (midi playback)
photo by Avery Rabbitt
Good Thinkin', an original musical by Avery Rabbitt and Janna Graham-First Workshop Highlights
paper airplane for Orchestra (midi playback)
Good Thinkin’-Overture (midi playback)
Dragonly for flute and marimba (midi playback)
Slumgullion (a Rabbitt/Graham musical, on pause until Good Thinkin’ is fully developed).
Space Traveler Companion by sky frog [Music Video]
Sheet music
Inspired by the Pembrokeshire Coast, airwaves explores three contrasting scenes in three movements.
"wave prayer" uses modal harmony and a gradual metric shift to evoke the rhythm of water.
"puffin hypothesis" contrasts the puffin's awkward waddle (percussive key clicks, staccato fragments) with its surprising grace in flight (chromatic harmonies, intricate counterpoint).
"symmetry prism" employs minimalist techniques—interlocking rhythmic patterns and a soaring alto solo—to capture the energy of standing at the edge of a cliff.
ca. ~14 minutes
Download includes: score and parts in A4 and Letter sizes, along with midi audio to assist in learning the piece
Dragonfly (2025) for flute and marimba captures graceful, hovering flight through fluttering rhythms, tremolos, and lyrical melodic lines. The duet requires four-mallet technique and features memorable melodies, energetic rhythms, and jazz-influenced harmonies. Suitable for intermediate players and appropriate for recitals and concerts.
ca. ~4 minutes 20 seconds
Download includes: score and parts in A4 and Letter sizes, along with midi audio to assist in learning the piece.
Contact
Janna is available for commissions, collaborations, transcription services, and music preparation services. She also offers private lessons in composition, songwriting, music software (Dorico, MuseScore, Studio One, and Logic), percussion, drum set, piano, electric bass, and guitar. Contact her to learn more!