Our first concert for 2019 is titled Lincolnshire Posy after the masterwork by our namesake Percy Grainger. The concert is on Saturday 7.00pm 30 March in St Peter’s Anglican Church, 1038 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128, next to the Box Hill Town Hall. More details will follow soon.
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2019 rehearsals commence Wednesday 6 February 7.30pm for start at 8.00pm to 10.00pm
Rehearsals for 2019 commence Wednesday 6 February 2019 7.30pm for start at 8.00pm. Please arrive as early as you need to warm up and setup before 8.00pm. Late arrivals interrupt the flow and concentration of the rehearsal. New players in all sections, except flutes, are welcome to put in an expression of interest to play…
Concert 6: Season of Celebration
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…
Call for Original Australian Compositions
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…
Concert 5: Bilik Symphony for Band
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…
2019 GWS Young Players Scholarship due 12th September 2018
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…
Concert 3: Story of Cao Sunday 7.00pm 1st July
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…
Conducting Workshop Programs 2018
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…
Seminar 2018: Laying The Foundations For A Strong Ensemble Culture Wed 5.20pm 18th July
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…
Concert 2: Nurture 4pm Sunday 27 May 2018
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…