Step into the vibrant world of contemporary Australian art music with Roland Yeung and the Grainger Wind Symphony as they continue their remarkable journey of showcasing original works by emerging composers. For years, this ensemble has been at the forefront of championing the rich diversity and innovation found within the Australian wind symphony repertoire. Each…
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Concert 3 2024: Made In Australia – audio for players
For an audio file of each original composition supplied by the composer, and the backing track for a woodwind or a brass soloist in Grace by Matt Pankurst click here.
Concert 2 2024: By Invitation
Saturday 23rd March 2024 The Grainger Wind Symphony seeks to inspire young musicians to continue playing their instrument after the leave school, and be inspired to play as best they can. By performing for and with school bands, student musicians can get a close look to see how music happens. This share this concert we…
Concert 1 2024: Celestial Light
Saturday 2nd March 7.00pm The program features live performance of music from inspirational movies. As you listen to each performance imagine the mystery, suspense and awe of their iconic scenes. The program includes music from Dr Who, Star Trek, Star Wars – episodes 4 to 7, A work by Michael Brand places the music of…
Conducting Workshop 2024 Wednesday March 27th
Conductors and those wanting to develop their skills in conducting are invited to participate in a conducting workshop led by Roland Yeung an experienced music educator, conductor and conducting teacher and a team of conducting mentors. Closing date is 13th March 2024 or as soon as the Full Participant places are full. The GWS Conducting…
Concert 6 2023: 7pm 2nd December
Concert 7.00pm Saturday 2nd December 2023 Venue: Blackburn High School Auditorium, 60 Springfield Road, Blackburn North, Victoria To book tickets using TryBooking click here To download a Poster click here To download the printed program as a pdf click here To read more details about the program click here. Bring a cushion to sit on…
Call for Original Australian Compositions 2024 – closes 31st January 2024
31st January 2024 is the deadline for submitting a score and parts in pdf for performance in 2024 at the concert dedicated to Australian compositions. However, submissions are welcome at anytime. Emerging Australian composers may like to submit a work for 2025. The closing date will be around 31st January 2025. The Grainger Wind Symphony…
Update of GWS Child Safety Policy
Following a call for comments, the GWS Committee has accepted the update at its meeting on 8th October. The Grainger Wind Symphony has update its Child Safety Policy in line with new Child-Safe Standards according to the State Government policy. To see the policy click here. For further information on the new child-safe standards please…
Concert 5 2023: The Worth Of My Music
Performance: 7.00pm Saturday 28th October 2023 Venue: Blackburn High School Auditorium, 60 Springfield Road, Blackburn. Enter via the main entrance and walk down the breezeway alongside the Main Reception to the lowers set of buildings. Bring your own cushion to sit on! Soloist: Leo Nguyen pianoforte from the Australian National Academy of Music. To book…
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SYMPHONA WILL CEASE TO OPERATE FROM 1ST JUNE 2024. WE ARE DISAPPOINTED THAT THE BUSINESS HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CONTINUE AND THANK THEM FOR A WONDERFUL PRODUCT AND SERVICE. PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR AN ALTERNATIVE APP FOR GWS TO MANAGER PLAYERS AFTER A PERIOD OF TRIALLING. After 3 months of trialling over 10 apps,…