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Vision

We envision an international community that values the exploration of the music, heritage, and culture of the early 20th century, particularly as it relates to Percy Grainger’s work, and is empowered to preserve it and interpret it for future generations. 

Mission

Our mission is to promote the work and legacy of Percy Grainger with a membership community that preserves his historic house, encourages appreciation and performance of his music, and promotes a deeper understanding of the cultural, social, and economic context of his life and work.

Latest News

The Percy Grainger Society has been selected to receive strategic planning assistance through the Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York planning assessment services. This strategic planning process aims to provide the organization with a roadmap for effective decision-making and to unite its members around a common set of goals and objectives. Follow this link to learn more about the proposed planning process and priorities.

Upcoming events

Many events are free to members and the public. Online events are also open to non-members, subject to a registration fee.

The Grainger Journal


The latest edition of The Grainger Journal is available here.

Blog posts

Collection Highlights

The newly-conserved Gliding Tones on Whistle, Notes on Recorders Free Music machine is now on permanent display. 

An online summary of our 2023-24 Free Music exhibition can be found here. You can also find out about other highlights from the collections here.

Membership

Membership of the Percy Grainger Society brings a range of benefits:

  • Access to a members-only section of the Percy Grainger Society website, containing a wealth of information
  • Twice-yearly print and digital copies of The Grainger Journal
  • Regular online Members' Events, featuring presentations, live interviews and concerts 
  • Discounts on visits to the Percy Grainger Home and Studio
  • Volunteer opportunities to work on Grainger projects
  • Peer-to-peer and mentor opportunities
  • Discounts on selected third-party publications and recordings

GLOSS

The Grainger Library of Sampled Sounds is a collection of recorded sounds from the Percy Grainger Home and Studio available for creative use. The sounds include samples of instruments in the collection, and ambient sounds from the house and neighborhood. We invite you to explore and use these music files to create your own musical compositions and soundscapes.

Visit

We hope that you can visit the historic home of Percy Grainger in White Plains, New York. Rose and Percy Grainger moved here in May 1921. After Rose's death in 1922 Percy married Ella Viola Strom in 1928. Together, they made 7 Cromwell Place their unique home and workspace for the rest of their lives. From Rime Tiles to Free Music Machines, these creatives made this 1890s home their very own. 

Tours normally last between 45 minutes and 1 hour and are available on Wednesdays and other select days throughout the year.

Tours for the general public can be scheduled here, while members can email us directly to schedule a tour.

7 Cromwell Place, White Plains, NY 10601

info@percygrainger.org

Tel: (914) 281-1610

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The Percy Grainger Society's programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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