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• 2024 Giving Tuesday – Celebrate the Legacy!

  • Start
    Tue, December 31, 2024
  • End
    Fri, January 31, 2025
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Each year, the Percy Grainger Society joins in the global #GivingTuesday movement designed to keep the spirit of giving alive during the holiday season. 

  Again this year, your gift will be matched, and that’s just the start!

  Our Mission Continues

  For over 60 years, the Percy Grainger Society has highlighted Grainger’s achievements in the world of music and the arts. These are unprecedented times, but the Society's commitment to preserving the Grainger legacy is unwavering. Your contribution, no matter the size, will help the society continue to:

  • Support membership programming, activities, and the publication and distribution of The Grainger Journal.
  • Bring history to life for visitors (virtual and in-person) and allow for public programs in the arts and humanities (such as our Spring Open House each year in April, complete with a concert and house tours).
  • Support ongoing repair and restoration of the Percy Grainger Home and Studio and contribute to our efforts to care for and document the collection.

  I discovered the Percy Grainger Home & Studio (PGH&S) while preparing for an all-Grainger concert with the Westchester Symphonic Winds (WSW) in 2021. We were celebrating two Grainger milestones that year: the 100th anniversary of Grainger’s arrival in the U.S., and the 60th anniversary of his passing. The connections were vast between the ensemble and PGH&S, and as a new resident to the area, I was elated to discover that Percy Grainger was, literally, our neighbor! After performing Grainger’s wind band music for so many years, I simply could not understand how I never knew he lived in New York State for four decades — and that I could actually visit his home!

  Visiting the PGH&S is an experience that is difficult to describe in words. A completely immersive example of living history, the PGH&S is Grainger’s home. When you walk through the house, you are following his steps. The house is exactly as he left it, and every item, from the manuscripts and letters to the corner of his tools in the butler’s pantry, are his! As you continue through the house, Percy’s world comes to life. You have a hands-on view of his life and work in the greatest detail, and there is always something new to discover. Most remarkably, you sense that he just stepped out and will be coming back through the door to meet you. This is the feeling you experience at the Percy Grainger Home & Studio. 

  Rebecca Weissman

  Member, Percy Grainger Society

  Like Rebecca, we are proud to share the Grainger Home with many visitors each year and believe in the importance of maintaining and presenting it in the best way we can. Follow this link to see how your contribution furthers the Grainger Society mission. Your support is crucial!

  Click HERE to donate

  Every contribution received between November 1, 2024, and January 31, 2025, is matched, doubling your gift (up to $7,500).

  Thank you for being part of the Grainger story!

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• Sanctuary, Shelter, & Stage: Exploring the PGH & S

  • When
    Thu, February 20, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom

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  Welcome to the second event of our three-part series, Sanctuary, Shelter: Exploring the Percy Grainger Home & Studio, where you’ll meet visitors Gwendolyn Bradley, and her husband, Steve Willemann during your virtual tour.

  

  We are excited to invite you to our upcoming virtual membership meeting, where the rich legacy of Percy Grainger will come to life through a house tour led by Curt Ebersole, Music Director of the Westchester Symphonic Winds. Join us on as we delve into the fascinating world of Grainger’s life and work, all from the comfort of your own home!

  House tours have always been a cornerstone of the Percy Grainger Society’s mission, offering a unique glimpse into the environment that this remarkable composer shaped over his forty years of residence. PGS has worked to refine these tours to enhance your experience, providing deeper insights into Grainger’s artistic journey. 

  We are pleased to announce that renowned American soprano Gwendolyn Bradley will join us for this special event. Gwendolyn made her Metropolitan Opera debut in 1981, performing as a solo artist for nine seasons, additionally gracing European stages, performing and recording with notable conductors throughout her illustrious career. Now a dedicated vocal instructor, she is married to Steven Willemann, an educator in New York City. It is fitting that members of the arts community, like Gwendolyn and Steven, participate in this tour, reflecting how deeply ingrained Percy Grainger was in the artistic landscape of his time and how we are carrying this tradition forward showing the house to new visitors.

  This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members, learn more about Percy Grainger's legacy, and appreciate the significance of the spaces he inhabited. Whether you are a long-time member or new to our community, your presence will enrich our discussions and celebrations.

  Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with your passion for music and art. Join us at the Percy Grainger Home and Studio – your own sanctuary for creativity, learning, and inspiration.

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