We invited the 12 composers performed in the recent Made In Australia Concert on the 3rd September 2022 to give some feedback. Please read them below. FRAN GRIFFIN – “Aftermath” – world premiere “Roland, thank you so much for all your hard work to put together the concert on Saturday. Please thank the band for…
The Grainger Wind Symphony is seeking players of Bassoon, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba and Percussion immediately. Ability to sight read is essential. Please contact the Music Director Roland Yeung if interested – e: music.director@graingerwindsymphony.asn.au.
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.…
Come to our first concert back after Lockdown 6! It is 7pm Saturday 26 March at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Box Hill 1038 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. The concert is a celebration for being back together again and making music. The concert features works that are our favourites. The program features works by Grainger, Ticheli,…
We are in need of advanced players of Oboe, Bassoon and Percussion. Please pass this request on to any player you may know who would benefit from joining us. The GWS Committee is resuming rehearsals subject to Government restrictions, the willingness of the School to allow us to rehearse in their Music Centre, and lastly…
GWS is committed to returning to rehearsals and performances when the group can come together to enable rehearsal and performance of music suited to a high standard wind symphony. The GWS COVID-Safe Plan sets out how we will return to rehearsals and performances in 2021. To download a copy of our current plan, click here.…
Saturday 7.00pm 7 December 2019 Venue of concert: St Peter’s Anglican Church, 1068 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, next to the Box Hill Town Hall Download a poster click here Book a ticket using TryBooking click here. The feature works in this concert are: “The Nutcracker” suite from the ballet by Pyotr Illych Tschaikowsky transcribed by…
We arranged our GWS logo on selected garments that can be ordered on-line and delivered direct to you. The design includes hoodies and shirts with your choice of logo colour. Designs are unisex or women’s cut, and are quality garments sourced locally. Perfect for wearing at concerts and rehearsals! The blackshirts with black logo looks…