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…
A celebration of musical diversity, new beginnings and festive cheer Join us for an unforgettable evening that spans the rich tapestry of musical expression, celebrating the joy of the season with a captivating mix of festive cheer, timeless classics, and exciting new works. This concert promises to enchant music lovers with a diverse program that…
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…
THE DEADLINE IS PAST FOR ACCEPTING COMPOSITIONS FOR 2025. Please consider submitting a composition for 2026 Emerging Australian composers may like to submit a work for 2026. The closing date is 31st January 2025. The Grainger Wind Symphony is calling for emerging Australian composers to submit an original composition for the Grainger Wind Symphony to…
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…
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.…
The Mastery of Musical Ecologies: The Grainger Wind Symphony and Roland Yeung In the heart of the contemporary musical landscape, where innovation and tradition dance in harmony, one ensemble stands out for its excellence and dedication to musical ecologies: The Grainger Wind Symphony. Led by the visionary music director Roland Yeung, this ensemble has become…
The GWS proposes a Made In Australia Concert in 2024 giving the success of the 2023 project. Closing date for 2024 submissions is 31st January 2024. THE 2024 PROJECT IS NOW CLOSED FOR NEW SUBMISSIONS. THE PROJECT WILL CULMINATE WITH A PRE-CONCERT TALK “MEET THE COMPOSERS” AT 6.15PM AND CONCERT AT 7.30PM ON SATURDAY 1ST…
The GWS Committee has decided to invite a player for the 2024 Scholarship. We are very pleased to announce that Daniel Chong – percussion, has been offered the 2024 scholarship and he has accepted.
Please also look out for posts on our FaceBook page. Call for expressions of interest are welcomed for 2022 at any time. The Committee of The Grainger Wind Symphony is seeking expressions of interest for a suitably experienced and skilled conductor to conduct a full program in a concert in 2022 or after. This is…