The GWS committee has agreed to adopt the new Code of Practice for the Australian Entertainment Industry launched on the 3 September 2018. The Code of Practice applied to all members and invited players of The Grainger Wind Symphony. New Code of Practice Launched for the Australian Entertainment Industry Live Performance Australia…
Our final concert for the year “Season of Celebration” is on Saturday 8 December 2018 in St Stephen’s Anglican Church 360 Church Street, Richmond. The program features some interesting solo items by musicians in the group and showcases their fine musicianship. Kristian Gregory who is also our regular compere, will sing several baritone songs to…
31 January 2019 is the deadline for submitting a score and parts in pdf for performance in 2019. The Grainger Wind Symphony is calling for Australian composers to submit an original composition for the Grainger Wind Symphony to perform. The Grainger Wind Symphony has provided this special opportunity for a number of years. The composer…
The call for Expressions of Interest is now closed. The selection process has begun and an announcement will be made soon. INVITATION TO SUBMIT AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FROM CONDUCTORS The GWS Committee has put out a call for Expressions of Interest to add to the wind symphony’s artistic team for 2019. The committee…
Excellent music for band, performed by some of the best! The Grainger Wind Symphony invites you to witness some iconic and awe-inspiring compositions in the generous acoustic of St Stephens. Themes from Les Miserables, West Side Story, and Dam Busters March will be familiar music to many regular concert-goers, and Jerry Bilik’s Symphony for Band…
We are disappointed to announce that there is no award for the 2019 Young Player Scholarship. The details for inviting VCE students who are graduating at the end of 2019 to apply to audition for the Grainger Wind Symphony Young Players Scholarship for 2019 is now available. Click here for more information, poster and application…
press release THE GRAINGER WIND SYMPHONY CELEBRATES AUSTRALIAN COMPOSERS, NEW MUSIC, AND LEONARD BERNSTEIN Richmond, VIC—The Grainger Wind Symphony will present its fourth concert for 2018: BERNSTEIN, GRAINGER, AND MAKING AUSTRALIA on Sunday, September 9 at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Church St, Richmond. The concert will showcase new works by Australian Composers Dylan Hughes, Andrew Heuzenroeder, Peter…
This concert will feature works by Chinese composers for the Western genre of the wind symphony. The feature work is “The Story of Cao” by Hong Kong composer Simon Yuen-hing Yao. It was commissioned by the Beijing Cao Xueqin Cultural Development Foundation for the 300th Anniversary of the birth of Cao Xueqin in 2015. Other…
In partnership with ABODA Vic, GWS presents three packages for the professional development of teacher and community ensemble directors. Seminar “Laying The Foundations for a Strong Ensemble Culture” Michael Lichnovsky 18th July 5.20pm-6.30pm Conducting Workshop 18th July 5.20pm-10.10pm including seminar, one-one tutorial and podium time for Full Participants. Conducting Intensive select three classes, attend…
This seminar is presented by The Grainger Wind Symphony in partnership with The Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association Victoria Branch. Wednesday 18th July 2018 5.20pm for start at 5.30pm to 6.30pm Seminar topic “Laying The Foundations For A Strong Ensemble Culture” Clinician: Dr Michael Lichnovsky For more information click here To book a place…