Concert 6 2025 Together In Music
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The Grainger Wind Symphony presents its final concert of 2025: Together in Music.Melbourne’s Grainger Wind Symphony closes its 2025 season with Together in Music — a joyful celebration of artistry, community, and shared musicianship. Under the leadership of Music Director Roland Yeung, the program brings together full symphonic works, intimate chamber ensembles, and a vibrant concerto performance that highlights the ensemble’s depth of talent.
The concert features Donald Crockett’s Dance Concerto with soloist Eric Ho, a long-time member of the Grainger Wind Symphony. His dazzling interpretation of Crockett’s rhythmic, three-movement concerto showcases both individual virtuosity and the collaborative spirit that defines this ensemble.
Associate Conductor Shane Walterfang opens the concert with Borodin’s evocative In the Steppes of Central Asia, followed by the Flute Ensemble’s elegant excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Guest Conductor Alison Hocking leads Benjamin Lau’s Guilin’s Majesty, a contemporary tone poem inspired by the breathtaking landscapes of southern China. Chamber highlights include a Trombone Septet performing Piazzolla’s tangos from María de Buenos Aires performed by guest from the recently formed Melbourne Trombone Ensemble, the Saxophone Ensemble’s playful Celtic Suite by Gavin Whitlock and the Clarinet Ensemble performing two delightful original compositions by David Goddard.
The evening also features Carols in the Dark by Harrison Collins, conducted by Roland Yeung — a work that reflects on quiet unity — and the program concludes with Star Wars Saga by John Williams, arranged by Johan de Meij, an exuberant finale uniting the full wind symphony in celebration.
“This concert represents everything the Grainger Wind Symphony stands for,” says Roland Yeung. “It’s about coming together — professional musicians, educators, and community players — to share our love of music, challenge ourselves artistically, and connect with our audience.”
Together in Music affirms the GWS as one of Melbourne’s most versatile and community-minded ensembles, closing the year with both reflection and festivity.
Date
Saturday 6 December 2025 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+11)Location
Ian Woolf Auditorium, De Young Performing Arts Centre, Carey Grammar School
Gate 1, 349 Barkers Road,, Kew Victoria 3103
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Concert 6 2025 Together In Music
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