Embark on a musical odyssey through realms of tranquillity and resilience with “Elysian Harmonies.” This concert invites you to explore the depths of the human spirit through a selection of evocative works, each weaving its own tale of peace, determination, and unwavering resolve. Conducted by Associate Conductor Shane Walterfang, the program includes: Jason Xanthoudakis has…
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Concert 4 2024: Echoes of Time
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…
Photos 2024 Made In Australia Concert
We were celebrating after a wonderful concert performing eight World Premieres. In the front row are the six composers who were present, three conductors and our President! Terrific work everyone! To see more details fo the program, click here.
Concert 3 2024 Made In Australia
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…
Concert 2 2024: By Invitation
Saturday 23rd March 2024 The Grainger Wind Symphony seeks to inspire young musicians to continue playing their instrument after the leave school, and be inspired to play as best they can. By performing for and with school bands, student musicians can get a close look to see how music happens. This share this concert we…
Concert 1 2024: Celestial Light
Saturday 2nd March 7.00pm The program features live performance of music from inspirational movies. As you listen to each performance imagine the mystery, suspense and awe of their iconic scenes. The program includes music from Dr Who, Star Trek, Star Wars – episodes 4 to 7, A work by Michael Brand places the music of…
Conducting Workshop 2024 Wednesday March 27th
Conductors and those wanting to develop their skills in conducting are invited to participate in a conducting workshop led by Roland Yeung an experienced music educator, conductor and conducting teacher and a team of conducting mentors. Closing date is 13th March 2024 or as soon as the Full Participant places are full. The GWS Conducting…
Concert 6 2023: A Musical Celebration
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…
Concert 5 2023: The Worth Of My Music
Performance: 7.00pm Saturday 28th October 2023 Venue: Blackburn High School Auditorium, 60 Springfield Road, Blackburn. Enter via the main entrance and walk down the breezeway alongside the Main Reception to the lowers set of buildings. Bring your own cushion to sit on! Soloist: Leo Nguyen pianoforte from the Australian National Academy of Music. To book…
Concert 4: 2023 Made In Australia
7.00pm Saturday 26th August 2023 St Peter’s Anglican Church, 1036 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, next to the Box Hill Town Hall. This project is focussed on emerging composers. Whilst there is no monetary reward to composers, the GWS is offering its resources to help composers delve deeper into writing music for the wind symphony genre.…