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. |
for the Saturday, January 21, 1 pm Volunteer Orientation at 7 Cromwell Place, White Plains, New York, 10601. | Thank You!Each year, the Percy Grainger Society joins in the global Giving Tuesday movement, which is designed to keep the spirit of giving alive during the holiday season. Your contributions help the society continue to support membership programming and activities, and the publication and distribution of The Grainger Journal. We are delighted that, thanks to your generous support, we have exceeded our Giving Tuesday target this year, raising a total of $13,005. These funds that will help continue our work supporting the membership of the Percy Grainger Society, the conservation of the Percy Grainger Home and Studio, and the enhancement of the volunteer program. |
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 at the Percy Grainger Home and Studio. You can also find out about other highlights from the collections here. |
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MembershipMembership of the Percy Grainger Society brings a range of benefits:
| GLOSS
The 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. |
