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Vision and Mission

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.

Symposium

The Brigham Young University School of Music, in collaboration with the Percy Grainger Society, is delighted to present the Approaches to Performing Grainger Symposium, a two-day exploration of the music of Percy Grainger through a consideration of approaches to, and the contexts of, live performance.

Upcoming events

  • GLOSS update
    Thu, March 19, 2026 4:00 PM
    Virtual via Zoom
  • 2026 Spring Open House
    Sun, April 19, 2026 1:00 PM
    7 Cromwell Place, White Plains, NY 14221

The Grainger Journal


The latest edition of The Grainger Journal is available here.

Previous editions of The Grainger Journal are also available here.

Copies of The Grainger Journal issued between 1978 and 2002 can be freely accessed in The Grainger Journal Archive.

Blog posts

GLOSSGLIDE

GlossGlide is an exploratory sound project, developed by Andrew Hugill, and inspired by Grainger's ideas of continuous change, domestic sound and inclusive participation. It brings together Glides (a set of small interactive sound environments) and Actions (short, open-ended instructions for making and attending to sound), along with resources from the original Grainger Library of Sampled Sound (GLOSS) and some original Works. The project is informed by principles of aural diversity and inclusive interaction, recognising that people listen, attend and engage in different ways. 

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

Collection Highlights

The recently 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.

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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