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KGWO is a community orchestra. We live and die based on the support and hard work of our members. Please think about what you can do to help your organisation thrive and grow. The more we spread the load, the stronger we will become. Not sure what you can do? Ask! Or even better, join the management committee! But its the simple things that make the difference. Help with setup and pack-up at rehearsals and concerts, welcome new members and make them feel at home, help with supper, put away chairs and risers, carry percussion gear - if you see something that needs doing, do it! We have a great organisation, lets keep it that way. Thanks everyone! :-)
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2026, term 1
2026, term 1
Rehearsal on 26 March (copied here from this week's orchestra-wide email):
Rehearsal on 26 March (copied here from this week's orchestra-wide email):
G'day, KGWO🎼
This week's rehearsal, on Thursday 26 March, is exactly one calendar month from our Liquid Landscapes concert on Sunday 26 April. Yes, the concert date is racing towards us fast and furiously but that's okay because everyone's practising hard (I know you are) and figuring out the edits required to make each part in the various pieces manageable
We haven't received an email from the Old Museum as yet regarding whether we are back in the concert hall this week, but as soon as I hear something I will let everyone know. But wherever we are in the building Thursday, we will be starting at the usual time with the doors opening at 6.30 pm. Supper will be provided by our sensational saxes, and although I say this in every weekly email, please remember to bring a mug from home if you want tea or coffee at the break, and remember to offer your assistance to our percussionists in their setup and/or packup.
Dale's cuts to our current pieces of music
A big thank you to Paul (alto sax) for compiling the following summary regarding Dale's cuts to our current pieces of music:
First Suite - we are playing movements II and III only, not movement I.
The Maelstrom - narration starts at bar 92, with Dale looping on bar 92 and then holding up her hand when bar 92 is played for the last time. She will then bring her hand quickly down at the start of bar 93 and then we play through as written.
Russian Sailor's Dance - after bar 37, we go to bar 122. We then play till the end and then return to bar 38 and play through till the end as written.
Sea Songs - after the D.C. (return to start) we play through as written but only play section D once (second time ending).
Draft running order (again)
In case you missed seeing it in my email last week, I've attached the draft running order again.
Concert ticket sales
We've now sold 68 tickets with 219 still available. Yes, we're slowly going in the right direction but we need to start amping it up. With only one month to go we have a lot of tickets to sell. Talk to your friends, family, work mates, uni mates and anyone else you can think of (even your dentist, you might be surprised to find they are keen).
I think I've said enough in this email, but I will email again once I find out which room (concert hall or one of the studios) we will be in this Thursday.
Happy practising.
Sincerely
Mike
KGWO Comms
PS FYI, each week's orchestra-wide email is also available on the home page of our members website (link shown below).
KGWO URLs:
Public website url (where your concert-going friends can purchase their tickets): https://www.kgwo.org.au/
Members website url (where you can find rehearsal information, music information and lots of odds and sods about KGWO -- no logon required): https://members.kgwo.org.au/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KelvinGroveWindOrchestra
instagram: instagram.com/kgworchestra
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KelvinGroveWindOrchestra
2026, term 1
2026, term 1
Draft running order for Liquid Landscapes
2026, term 1
2026, term 1
Updated term 1 supper roster
Updated term 1 supper roster
2026, term 1 concert flyers
2026, term 1 concert flyers
Here are the two concert flyers for Liquid Landscapes. Send them out far and wide!
AGM attachments below (for AGM on 19 Feb 2026)
AGM attachments below (for AGM on 19 Feb 2026)
KGWO AGM Agenda 2026.pdfKGWO Management Committee Nomination Form 2026.pdfKGWO AGM Minutes 2025 Signed.pdfKGWO AGM 2026 Treasurer's Report.pdfKey dates....
Key dates....
Dates for KGWO Concerts for 2026 (Confirmed)
Dates for KGWO Concerts for 2026 (Confirmed)
Concert 1 - 26 April 2pm Sunday - Water - Liquid Landscapes
Concert 2 - 2 August 2pm Sunday - Air - ?
Concert 3 - 29 November 2pm Sunday - Fire - ?
2027 Preliminary Dates: 26 April, 2 August, 29 November.
Supper Roster
See members calendar below.
Supper Roster
See members calendar below.
Official Google Calendars
You can add these to your own Google Calendar if you use that service. It will also indicate if we have been advised that we are in a Studio that night. (Note: There can be last minute changes.)Official Google Calendars
2026 Calendar
2026 Calendar
Published at the start of each year. Dates may change.
KGWO 2026 Calendar at 2 Feb 26.docxConcert Music
Concert Music
Music samples: Please have a listen and get to know our repertoire for this concert!
Music samples: Please have a listen and get to know our repertoire for this concert!
Wind Works - Preparing for Performance Podcast
Wind Works - Preparing for Performance Podcast
You can also listen to podcasts that explain the music we are rehearsing, what its about and what to look out for as a player.
https://www.youtube.com/@OrchestraCommunity
Here is an example podcast. Jump on YouTube to see the rest.
This will be updated closer to the concert.... so details may change.
Please check back here from time to time.
Important information for the Concert
Important information for the Concert
(More details will be added as the information becomes available.)
(More details will be added as the information becomes available.)
ARRIVAL
If you can help set up, please be there by 11 am.
Everybody else needs to be there by 11:30 am to get ready for the warm-up at 12 noon. See running order for details.
PARKING
Please triple park orchestra member cars in the bottom car park, and consider car pooling where you can. Parking may change depending on other events at the venue. There will be very limited guest parking on site. See the main website for suggested alternatives.
DISABLED PARKING
If a reserved spot is required for your guests, please request on-line ASAP. I will email a confirmation. If you don't get this, talk to me directly!!!
CONCERT DRESS (standard event)
Men: Black long sleeve shirts (a red bow-tie will be provided), long black trousers, black shoes. No jackets required.
Ladies: Black dress or blouse preferably with long sleeves and covered neck. No bare shoulders/back please, sleeve preferable below the elbow. Long black skirts or long black pants, and sensible black shoes. Black jacket is optional. A red rose will be provided.
MUSIC STAND
We will be hiring the QYO music stands for all future concerts.
PACK UP
At the end of the concert EVERYONE is asked to please help pack up.
At the end of the concert EVERYONE is asked to please help pack up.
Tasks to be assigned to each section or individuals and will be directed on-stage for speedy pack-up.
When everything is cleared away, only then can we ALL celebrate together with drinks & dinner at the Jubilee Hotel.
CONCERT TIMING SUMMARY (Approx)
10:30 Bump-in - heavy items, tech equip
11:00 Helpers set up stage and backdrop
11:30 Performers arrive - percussion setup
12:00 Performers warm-up, sound/lights check
1:30 Doors open
2:00 Concert start
2:45 Interval (approx)
3::00 Second half
4:00 Concert end, pack up (approx)
5:30 Vacate Concert Hall and venue
5:30 Dinner and drinks at Jubilee Hotel!
Resources
Resources
KGWO YouTube Channel
KGWO YouTube Channel
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