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Concert 2 2023: By Invitation

Saturday 25th March at 7.30pm. The Grainger Wind Symphony has invited the Blackburn High School Symphonic Band to share the concert stage with us. Each group will perform by themselves, and then combine sitting side-by-side to perform two works. To purchase tickets click here. Please note that cash only at the door, no credit cards…

Concert 1 2023: Mahler and Hisaishi

ABOUT This concert features the 1st movement of Mahler’s Symphony No.2 “Resurrection”. Mahler is a significant influence of contemporary composers for wind bands. Alongside is the Symphonic Suite “A Cinema Trilogy” Studio Ghibli Collection by Joe Hisaichi – two movements which presented famous tunes from many of Hisaichi’s Studio Ghibli Anime films. Other works are…

PLAYER VACANCIES

The Grainger Wind Symphony is seeking players of Flute, Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone SATB, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Cello and Percussion – immediately. We welcome Expressions of Interests from players of other band instruments. Ability to sight read is essential. We stage around 6 concerts a year and perform mainly contemporary art music…