This page is for players only. It explains the process to register interest to play, the policies players agree to when joining, membership processes and introduces the player management team.
Event details by concert 2024
For each event, details are posted with all organisational details and plans.
- Concert 5 2024 Saturday 26th October click here
- Concert 6 2024 Saturday 30th November 4.25pm SC, all black, 7.00pm concert
- Annual dinner Wednesday 7pm 4th December in Backburn – contact Jacci at flutes@graingerwindsymphony.asn.au
Player Management
We have a team of Section Managers who engage players to fill chairs supported by the Personnel Manager and Administrator.
GWS CRM app is no longer used as it is no longer fully functional. Information about events will not be added anymore and player data has been deleted from the application.
Contact your Section Manager using their SMS, mobile or email (see their contact details below), or email the Personnel Manager, Administrator or Roland on graingerwindsymphony@gmail.com.
Symphona: Player Scheduling Web-App ceases to operate on 1st June 2024. The three owners of Symphona live in Tasmania and has disbanded the team. Instead, please keep in regular contact with your Section Manager or the Administrator, Roland. Player data on Symphona has been deleted from the app.
Expressions of Interest To Play In GWS
All players are to submit a GWS EOI To Play in GWS Google Form which was first set up in July 2023. These will form the player database.
- Fill in the Expression of Interest Google Form using this link click here. For more information go to the New Players Page
- This form will provide information to the Committee and the relevant Section Manager for approval
- The Section Manager will make contact with you to discuss coming on board.
- Any questions, please direct to your Section Manager or Roland.
- Please keep in contact with your Section Manager via their email (see below) or other social media app they use.
GWS Player Management Team
The management team manages the member player list for each concert and liaises with committee through the Personnel Manager: personnel@graingerwindsymphony.asn.au. YIf they approve of ite, you may contact them via their personal mobile number.
- Flutes: Jacci Jones – flutes@graingerwindsymphony.asn.au
- Double Reeds: Hilary Jones – doublereeds@graingerwindsymphony.asn.au
- Clarinets: Seb Beswick – clarinets@graingerwindsymphony.asn.au
- Saxophones: Allanah Coldwell – saxophones@graingerwindsymphony.asn.au
- Trumpets: Rob Harry – trumpets@graingerwindsymphony.asn.au
- Horns: Tracy Tulloch – horns@graingerwindsymphony.asn.au
- Low Brass & Strings: Joshua Anderson & Fraser Dun – lowbrass@graingerwindsymphony.asn.au
- Percussion & Keyboards: Stuart Newstead – percussion@graingerwindsymphony.asn.au
New players must first register an Expression of Interest to the Secretary or use the Google Form and contact the relevant section manager before attending a rehearsal. To see new player Instructions, click here.
GWS POLICIES: CODE OF CONDUCT
The Grainger Wind Symphony have a number of policies to explains the matters which are important to the culture of the organisation. They include Privacy Policy, Child Safety Policy, Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Bullying Policy and the Rules of The Grainger Wind Symphony Inc. For details click here.
All players and non-players are expected to acknowledge all policies. Here is a summary.
- Privacy Policy
This explains our concern with safeguarding your privacy and the privacy of others.
- Child Safety Policy
The GWS sometimes performs with children (school students under 18 years old), sometimes performs in schools, and share concerts with students. The Child Safety policy has just been updated to comply with new legislation from the Victorian Government.
- Working With Children Check
As part of our Child Safety Policy, every member of GWS has to have a current Working With Children Check or provide documentation to show they have exempt status. Email a photograph of annual equivalent card to graingerwindsymphony@gmail.com. The following is the presentation given at rehearsal on 14 February 2018. Click here.
For more details about obtaining one, click here
- Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Bullying Policy
The GWS has recently developed a new Code of Conduct Policy based on Live Performance Australia’s 2018 Policy. See separate page.
- Rules of The Grainger Wind Symphony Inc.
The Grainger Wind Symphony is an Incorporated Association registered with the Victorian Government Consumer Affairs. The Rules describes how the association operates. For more details click here.
For more details of each policy in the Policies: Code of Conduct click here
- GWS COVID-Safe Plan
The GWS COVID-Safe Plan was updated on 21st November 2021. To download a copy of the GWS COVID-Safe Plan click here.
Terms and Conditions for players
As terms and conditions for being a member of The Grainger Wind Symphony (and wishing to submit an Expression of Interest to play), all players are required to acknowledge the policies of the GWS and have read, understood and agree to these policies. This agreement is requested when submitting an Expression of Interest to join the wind symphony.
If there are any questions, please direct them to the Secretary/Treasurer.
e: secretary@graingerwindsymphony.asn.au
GWS Subscription Fees
All players and non-players are expected to contribute to the operation of the group in addition to playing as best they can. They can contribute by taking up organisational duties managed by the Committee. Please share your time and skills to help the group thrive and meet the goals and purposes.
For the current GWS Subscription Fees click here. These pay for the running expenses of the group. Box Office collected from audience patrons pay for expenses related to the concert.
Any player having difficulties in paying the subscription fee, please seek support by discussing this with any Committee member.
Payment of subscriptions 2024 & 5
The Grainger Wind Symphony inc.
BSB 063105
AC 00901300
Full fee Concert By Concert $ 70.00
Concession fee Concert By Concert – full time students, health card holders and Senior card holders $35
Annual Full fee $280
Concession Full fee $140.
If anyone is have difficulties in paying the subscription fee, please talk to a Committee member or Section Manager.
Entry to Blackburn High School for rehearsals
To download new instructions and map click here.
Updated by Roland Yeung 19th August 2024