The GWS Committee is delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Chaplin as 2019 Associate Conductor after a successful selection process that included an application, audition and interview. For more information can be read about Peter Chaplin click here
UPDATE 25 January 2019 The GWS committee has agreed to adopt a new Code of Conduct and develop a Policy using the Code of Practice recently launched for the Australian Entertainment Industry launched on the 3 September 2018. This Code of Practice has been prepared to support the live performance industry by affirming the industry’s…
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…
12 April 2020 is the deadline for submitting a score and parts in pdf for performance in 2020 at the concert dedicated to Australian compositions. However, submissions are welcome at anytime. In regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, we intend to proceed with the same deadline of 12 April 2020 as the processing of the submissions…
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…
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…
The second concert is shared with a school with a strong band program. We want to encourage their young musicians. Date: Sunday 4.00pm 27th May 2018 Venue Miriam Theatre, Our Lady Sion College, 1065 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. To book a ticket through TryBooking click here To download a colour poster for printing click here Program…