The Grainger Wind Symphony was formed in 1986 and is celebrating it’s 40th Anniversary! This Community Archive is a place for stories, memories, anecdotes, reflections, and moments—big or small—that help tell the story of The Grainger Wind Symphony. If there’s something we haven’t asked about, we’d love to hear it. One question is devoted to…
To download the poster click here To book tickets via TryBooking. Please note general admission, and cash only at the door. click here. To download a print program click here To read program notes, composer and performer biographies click here Join the Grainger Wind Symphony and renowned horn soloist Peter Luff for a spectacular concert…
Concert 7.30pm Saturday 30th May 2026 at Ian Woolf Auditorium, Carey Baptist Grammar School, enter via Gate 1, 349 Barkers Road, Kew Free Pre-Concert Talk “Meet The Composers” 6.15pm in Music Centre, same building. There is a post on the 3MBS Arts Noticeboard click here To download the print program PDF document click here Each…
This is a concert that we look forward to every year. We invite senior school concert bands to share the stage providing a fresh event to lift their spirits and motivation. Our hope is that all these students will continue with their music once they graduate, indeed for the rest of their lives. With their…
Date: Saturday 28th February 2026 7.00pm Venue: Ian Woolf Auditorium, Carey Baptist Grammar School, enter Gate 1, 349 Barkers Road, Kew, in Melbourne, Australia. To download a poster in English language click here. For Chinese language version of the poster click here 點此下載中文版海報 For detailed program notes and performer biographies in English and Chinese language…
The Grainger Wind Symphony presents a concert celebration featuring the wind symphony and several chamber groups. The feature work is Dance Concerto by Donald Crockett. It is a three movement work for solo Clarinet & Bass Clarinet performed by Eric Ho.DateSaturday 6 December 2025 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM (UTC+11)LocationGet directionsIan Woolf Auditorium, De Young…
This program features two significant works for your enjoyment. Percy Grainger composed Kipling’s Jungle Book Cycle. 10 of these Kipling poems have been set to music and transcribed for wind band by Chalon Ragsdale. Hector Berlioz’s The ‘Symphonie Fantastique’ (Episode in the life of an artist), in five movements, was heard for the first time…
To read information about the 9 world premiere performances and the tenth, and read composer biographies click here.
Sorry we have SOLD OUT. Thank you for your support. The feature work is Queen Symphony in 6 movements by Tolga Kashiff, transcribed by Eric Somers PLUS Madama Butterfly Symphonic Portrait by Giacomo Puccini transcribed by Christiaan Janssen PLUS Celebration Fanfare by Johan de Meij. Date: Saturday 8.00pm 30th August 2025 Venue: Iwaki Auditorium, 130…
Step into the vibrant world of contemporary Australian art music with Roland Yeung and the Grainger Wind Symphony as they continue their remarkable journey of showcasing original works by emerging composers. For years, this ensemble has been at the forefront of championing the rich diversity and innovation found within the Australian wind symphony repertoire. Each…