Saturday 25th March at 7.30pm. The Grainger Wind Symphony has invited the Blackburn High School Symphonic Band to share the concert stage with us. Each group will perform by themselves, and then combine sitting side-by-side to perform two works. To purchase tickets click here. Please note that cash only at the door, no credit cards…
Conductors and those wanting to develop their skills in conducting are invited to participate in one of two (or both) conducting workshops lead by Roland Yeung an experienced music educator, conductor and conducting teacher and a team of conducting mentors. Closing date is 15th March 2023 or as soon as the Full Participant places are…
ABOUT This concert features the 1st movement of Mahler’s Symphony No.2 “Resurrection”. Mahler is a significant influence of contemporary composers for wind bands. Alongside is the Symphonic Suite “A Cinema Trilogy” Studio Ghibli Collection by Joe Hisaichi – two movements which presented famous tunes from many of Hisaichi’s Studio Ghibli Anime films. Other works are…
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…
New submissions for 2023 are now closed. Thank you for considering submitting a work. We intend to make a call for submission to be performed in 2024. The closing sate will be set for the end of January 2024. The GWS proposes a Made In Australia Concert in 2023 giving the success of the 2022…
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…
We invited the 12 composers performed in the recent Made In Australia Concert on the 3rd September 2022 to give some feedback that we could publish. 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…
The Grainger Wind Symphony is seeking players of Flute, Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Cor Anglais, Bassoon, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Cello and Percussion – immediately. We welcome Expressions of Interest from players of other instruments. Ability to sight read is essential. If you have any questions, please contact the Music Director Roland Yeung if interested…
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…