VisionWe 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. MissionOur 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. | Next EventsPerforming Grainger's Choral Music, the second of two online presentations in the series Grainger and Choral Music, will be given on Friday June 30 (12 noon EST). Further details are available on the Events pages. Registration is free for members, and non-members may sign up for $10. | Upcoming events
Click on the above links to be taken to the information and registration page for your selected event. All events are free to members. Online events are also open to non-members, subject to payment of a registration fee. |
The Grainger JournalThe latest edition of The Grainger Journal is available here. | Blog posts
| Collection HighlightsThe newly-conserved Gliding Tones on Whistle, Notes on Recorders free music machine is now on permanent display at the Percy Grainger Home and Studio. You can also find out about other highlights from the collections here. |
MembershipMembership of the Percy Grainger Society brings a range of benefits:
| GLOSSThe Grainger Library of Sampled Sounds is a collection of recorded sounds from the Percy Grainger Home and
Studio available for creative use. New items are added on a regular basis so do check back regularly. | VisitWe 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 select Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays throughout the year.
Tours for the general public can be scheduled here, while members can email us directly to schedule a tour. |