7.00 pm Saturday 24th August 2024 at Carey Baptist Grammar School De Young Performing Arts Centre in the Ian Woolf Auditorium Guest conductors Yoshinao Osawa from Japan Brian S. Wilson from USA Guest singer Stephen Coutts – operatic tenor For more information about our guests and the program notes, click here. To download the concert…
The Grainger Wind Symphony, a distinguished Melbourne-based not-for-profit ensemble, epitomizes dedication to the artistry and vibrancy of wind-band music. Established in 1986 and named after the illustrious Percy Grainger, an iconic figure in Australia’s musical landscape, our ensemble invites you to immerse yourself in a musical journey like no other. Why Attend Our Concerts? Join…
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…
We welcome Shane Walterfang as the 2024 Associate Conductor continuing on from his work in 2023. For more details about his work, please click here.
Start the festive season with an eclectic mix of Christmas music, easy on the heart and mind wind symphony classics, and a surprise or two to wake up the ears! Come join the fun! Venue: St Peter’s Anglican Church, 1038 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill 3128 Date: Saturday 7.00pm 3rd December 2022 Tickets: Full general admission…
The programming of this concert is influenced by the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. The works are all British (except for the Ravel), tuneful and all written in the 1900s. The origins cover England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland. We hope you enjoy the programming of well known works. Venue: St Peter’s Anglican Church, 1038…
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…
Prior to the concert Made In Australia 2022, a free pre-concert talk will introduce ten of the twelve composers who are able to come. They are: Mitchell Alexander (Canberra), Scott Copeman, Nic Courto (Tasmania), Michael Young (Tasmania), Wade Gregory (Shepparton), Naomi Brown, Frances Griffin (Regional NSW), George Barsoum, Nick Shirrefs (Horsham), Adam Brook, Benedict Deane-Johns.…
A concert featuring only Australian composers. 7.30pm Saturday 3rd September 2022 Salvation Army Box Hill Hall, 1010 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. Tickets: $25 Adults, $20 concession and full time students. A special group price for 10 full time students plus a free teacher is available. Go to TryBooking to book tickets click here To download…
Our next concert of The Grainger Wind Symphony features a big favourite for players and audience alike. The Planets by Gustav Holst has seven movements, each in our solar system. An enormous work. Accompanying this work in the program are Planet B by Brisbane resident, Ukraine born composer Catherine Likhuta, who has completed a PhD.…