Past concerts

Holiday Concert at Covenant United Methodist Church

Sunday, December 17, 2023 - 4:00pm
The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble performs holiday music at Covenant United Methodist Church on December 17th, 2023. Selections include:
  • A Christmas Festival
  • Themes From The Nutcracker Suite
  • Do you Hear What I Hear?
  • Carol of the Drum
  • A Fireside Christmas
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas
  • Twas the Night Before Christmas
  • Sleigh Ride

Holiday Concert at Unity Church of the Hills

Sunday, December 10, 2023 - 6:30pm
The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble performs holiday music at Unity Church of the Hills on December 10th, 2023.

Holiday Concert at Westminster

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 7:00pm
Our annual holiday concert for the residents of Westminster will be held on Tuesday, December 5th at 7:00PM.

57th Annual Zilker Tree Lighting

Sunday, November 26, 2023 - 5:15pm
The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble kicks off its traditional holiday season with the annual lighting of the Zilker Holiday Tree. https://www.austintexas.gov/department/zilker-holiday-tree

Concert at Covenant United Methodist Church

Sunday, October 29, 2023 - 4:00pm
The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Robert Laguna, presents a concert on Sunday, October 29 at 4:00PM at Covenant United Methodist Church

Concert at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection

Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 4:00pm
The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Robert Laguna, presents a concert on Saturday, October 28 at 4:00PM at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection. 

Independence Day Concert at Rattan Creek

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - 6:30pm

US Flag

ACWE performs at Rattan Creek on July 4th, 2023

Independence Day Concert at Milwood

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - 10:30am

ACWE performs for the residents of the Milwood community at Balcones District Park.

Independence Day Concert at Unity Church of the Hills

Sunday, July 2, 2023 - 1:00pm
ACWE performs at Unity Church of the Hills at 1PM on Sunday, July 2nd

Independence Day Concert at Westminster

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - 7:00pm
ACWE performs for the residents and guests of Westminster on Tuesday evening, June 27th at 7:00PM

Concert at Covenant United Methodist Church

Sunday, May 21, 2023 - 4:00pm
The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Robert Laguna, presents a concert of American Composers on Sunday, May 21 at 4:00PM at Covenant United Methodist Church

Concert at the Dougherty Arts Center

Saturday, May 20, 2023 - 5:00pm
The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Robert Laguna, presents a concert of American Composers on Saturday, May 20 at 5:00PM at the Dougherty Arts Center.

CANCELED: ACWE Hosts the Texas Community Music Festival with a Concert

Saturday, May 13, 2023 - 10:15am to 11:15am

LennyDue to the weather, this concert is canceled.

The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble, conducted by Robert Laguna, officially kicks off the Spring 2023 concert season with a performance at the Texas Community Music Festival on Saturday May 13 at 10:15AM.

This spring's concerts feature a program of music composed by Leonard Bernstein.

Volunteer for the 16th Texas Community Music Festival

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 2:00pm to Sunday, May 21, 2023 - 1:00pm
Slots are still open to volunteer to help the TCMF. Follow this link for more information. https://acwe.org/content/volunteering-2023-texas-community-music-festival

Holiday Concert at Covenant United Methodist Church

Sunday, December 18, 2022 - 5:00pm
The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble performs holiday music at Covenant United Methodist Church on December 18th, 2022.

Holiday Concert at Westminster

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - 7:15pm
Our annual holiday concert for the residents of Westminster will be held on Tuesday, December 13th at 7:15PM.

Holiday Concert at Unity Church of the Hills

Sunday, December 11, 2022 - 1:30pm
The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble performs holiday music at Unity Church of the Hills on December 11th, 2022.

56th Annual Zilker Tree Lighting

Sunday, November 27, 2022 - 5:15pm
The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble kicks off its traditional holiday season with the annual lighting of the Zilker Holiday Tree. https://www.austintexas.gov/department/zilker-holiday-tree

ACWE Holiday concerts!

Monday, November 7, 2022 - 8:45pm to Sunday, December 18, 2022 - 7:45pm

Holiday concerts for 2022

Concert at Covenant United Methodist Church

Sunday, October 30, 2022 - 5:00pm

Enjoy music for Halloween at Covenant United Methodist Church, 4410 Duval Road, on Sunday, October 30th at 5:00PMHalloweenies

Concert at Carver Museum

Saturday, October 29, 2022 - 6:30pm
Enjoy music for Halloween at the George Washington Carver Museum, Saturday night, October 29th at 6:30PM Selections include:
  • Lodestar Fanfare - Richard L. Saucedo
  • Incantation and Dance - John Barnes Chance
  • Arabesque - Samuel R. Hazo
  • The Witch and the Saint - Steven Reineke
  • Music for a Darkened Theater - Danny Elfman, arr. Michael Brown
  • Inspector Clouseau Theme - Henry Mancini, arr. James Kazik
  • Songs of Earth, Water, Fire, and Sky - Robert Smith
  • LOL (Laugh out Loud) - Robert Buckley

Independence Day Concert at Rattan Creek

Monday, July 4, 2022 - 6:30pm

ACWE performs at Rattan Creek on July 4th, 2022

Independence Day Concert at Milwood

Monday, July 4, 2022 - 10:30am

ACWE performs for the residents of the Milwood community at Balcones District ParkUnited States flag

Independence Day Concert at Westminster

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 - 7:00pm
ACWE performs for the residents and guests of Westminster on Tuesday evening, June 28th at 7:00PM

Spring 2022 concert at Anderson High School

Sunday, May 22, 2022 - 3:30pm
ACWE performs at the Anderson Theatre at Anderson High School on May 22, 2022. Start time 3:30pm. The 3 pieces we are playing this weekend (May 21-22, 2022) go way back in ACWE history.  Duke of Cambridge goes back the furthest, being first performed by ACWE in October 1977.  ACWE also performed Grainger that same month, but not Molly.  They did Shepherd's Hey, Children's March and Irish Tune from County Derry.     Stars and Stripes Forever was first performed by ACWE in July of 1978.  That is likely the first year ACWE performed any patriotic concerts.      The first known appearance of Folk Song Suite was in October of 1981 when ACWE celebrated its 50th concert with an English music theme.     The earliest piece by ACWE that is still being programmed is the Klaxon, which was performed on ACWE's first concert in 1975.  Christmas Festival was first played in December 1976, most likely ACWE's first holiday concerts. There is a very good chance it has been played just about every year since then.  Fantasy on a Bell Carol is another that has been played since 1976.  

Spring 2022 concert at Dougherty Arts Center

Saturday, May 21, 2022 - 7:00pm

ACWE performs concert favorites at the Dougherty Arts Center on May 21, 2022 at 7:00PM.

Spring Flyer

You might be interested to know that 3 pieces we are playing this weekend (May 21-22, 2022) go way back in ACWE history.  Duke of Cambridge goes back the furthest, being first performed by ACWE in October 1977.  ACWE also performed Grainger that same month, but not Molly.  They did Shepherd's Hey, Children's March and Irish Tune from County Derry.  
 
Stars and Stripes Forever was first performed by ACWE in July of 1978.  That is likely the first year ACWE performed any patriotic concerts.   
 
The first known appearance of Folk Song Suite was in October of 1981 when ACWE celebrated its 50th concert with an English music theme.  
 
The earliest piece by ACWE that is still being programmed is the Klaxon, which was performed on ACWE's first concert in 1975.  Christmas Festival was first played in December 1976, most likely ACWE's first holiday concerts. There is a very good chance it has been played just about every year since then.  Fantasy on a Bell Carol is another that has been played since 1976.  

ACWE hosts the Texas Community Music Festival

Saturday, April 23, 2022 - 11:00am

ACWE kicks off the Texas Community Music Festival at 11:00AM, April 23 2022. Now you can volunteer to staff the event by choosing your favorite time slot here. By volunteering, you get to help bands set up, supervise instrument cases during sets, hang out with your ACWE friends, and listen to some of the other great bands Austin has to offer!

Patriotic concert at Westminster

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 - 7:00pm

Westminster residents and their guests join us at Westminster for an Independence Day patriotic concert.

Patriotic concert at Sunfield Texas

Sunday, July 4, 2021 - 7:30pm

Come join us at Sunfield Texas community in Buda for an Independence Day patriotic concert.

Patriotic concert at Milwood

Sunday, July 4, 2021 - 10:00am

Come join us at Balcones District Park in the Milwood community for an Independence Day parade and patriotic concert.

Independence Day Concert at Covenant United Methodist Church

Saturday, July 3, 2021 - 7:30pm

Come visit our Independence Day celebration at Covenant United Methodist Church.

Masterclass with Chastine Hofmeister

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 7:30pm

Hello all great current, former, and new members of ACWE!

ACWE is hosting a Masterclass on Zoom with Clarinet professor at Collin College, Second Clarinetist with the Monroe Symphony Orchestra and Longview Symphony Orchestra Chastine Hofmeister on Tuesday, April 20 at 7:30PM.

Chastine Hofmeister is the Second Clarinetist of both the Longview Symphony Orchestra and the Monroe Symphony Orchestra. She is also a Clarinet Professor at Collin College. An avid performer, Chastine has also played with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Irving Symphony, Plano Symphony, Dallas Chamber Symphony, Dallas Winds, Abilene Philharmonic, Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra, Midland-Odessa Symphony, East Texas Symphony, Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra, Allen Philharmonic, and the South Arkansas Symphony. She was previously Acting Principal of the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas.
 
Here is the video of the masterclass with Chastine Hofmeister: https://youtu.be/JUQeELfB6Fg
 
She discussed approaches to band transcriptions of orchestral music. She also went into detail about care, maintenance and other aspects of reeds.
 
Materials presented during the clinic:

Read more about Chastine Hofmeister

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Masterclass with Jim Allder

Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - 7:30pm

Hello all great current, former, and new members of ACWE!

ACWE is hosting a Masterclass on Zoom with West Virginia band director and music educator, Jim Allder, on Tuesday, April 6 at 7:30PM. Please join us!

James R. Allder is a Grammy Quarterfinalist Music Educator and Director of Bands at Greenbrier East High School in Lewisburg, WV. His school rock band program “2nd Block Rock” is recognized as an innovative addition to the instrumental music curriculum, providing educational and performance opportunities for students who may not be in traditional ensembles.

Read more about Jim Allder

Here is the video of the Masterclass:
 
Jim talked about the process of making a band program more member-centered, giving members more of a sense of ownership, as well as encouraging creativity.  He also discussed some of the challenges of running an instrumental music program in a rural school.

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Masterclass with Baruch Whitehead

Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - 7:30pm

Hello all great current, former, and new members of ACWE!

ACWE is hosting a Masterclass on Zoom with Associate professor of music education at Ithaca College, and founding director of the Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers and Orff-Schulwerk specialist, Baruch Whitehead, on Tuesday, March 30 at 7:30PM.   Thank you for joining!

Dr. Baruch J. Whitehead is an associate professor of music education at Ithaca College and the founding director of the Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers, which is dedicated to the preservation of the Negro Spiritual. Dr. Whitehead has been a featured speaker/workshop presenter at many state, national, and international conferences, including the International Arts and Humanities conference.

Dr. Whitehead seeks to preserve the formal concert style Negro Spiritual, which he believes carries the power to promote social justice and racial healing.

Here is the video of the ACWE masterclass with Baruch Whitehead: https://youtu.be/fElkBPYw5sU

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Masterclass with Steven Sodders & Albert Lo

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - 7:30pm

Hello all great current, former, and new members of ACWE!

ACC Highland

The Austin Community College music department has relocated to the Highland Mall campus. Come hear professors Steven Sodders and Albert Lo help us with rehearsal and practice techniques, and show us the new ACC location and how it enhances the musical experience.

ACWE is hosting a Masterclass on Zoom on Tuesday, February 16 at 7:30PM!  Please join us!

View the recording here: https://youtu.be/9iLekzimGsg

Dr. Steven Sodders has been a member of the Department of Music faculty at Austin Community College since 1996, where he coordinates the Jazz and Theory/Composition programs, directs the top Jazz Ensemble, and teaches Theory, Sight Singing-Ear Training and Applied Composition.

Dr. Sodders is lead trombonist in the Republic of Texas Big Band, and his compositions have been premiered throughout the United States and in Europe.

Read more about Dr. Sodders.

Dr. Albert Lo is the Director of Instrumental Music Ensembles at the Austin Community College District and the resident Conductor/Artistic Director for the Valley Wind Symphony.

In addition to his career as a music educator in the public schools, Dr. Lo was a brass instructor and Caption Head for the nationally renowned Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps. He is currently an adjudicator for Drum Corps International, Music for All, Texas University Interscholastic League, as well as other Judges’ Associations throughout the United States and Asia.

Read more about Dr. Lo

Zoom information is provided by e-mail to members of the ACWE mail list, and in the shared ACWE calendar.

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Masterclass with Stephen Petrucci

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 - 7:30pm

Hello all great current, former, and new members of ACWE!

ACWE is hosting a Masterclass on Zoom with North Carolina based performing musician and teacher, Stephen Petrucci, on Tuesday, March 16 at 7:30PM.  Please join us!

Stephen M. Petrucci is a free-lance musician, music educator, and preschool teacher in Wilmington, North Carolina. Often he can be seen performing with such groups as the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, Wilmington Symphonic Winds, and the Wilmington Big Band. In addition to performing, Stephen also serves as a guest clinician and adjudicator for band programs throughout North Carolina, and an active artist/endorser for Innovative Percussion.

Read more about Stephen M. Petrucci

See the recording here: https://youtu.be/8OqsxeZHGhE

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Masterclass with Michael Melinger

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 7:30pm

Supercharge your practice sessions!

A 'silver lining' to the current pandemic is the ability for increased practice time, but how to spend it?

ACWE is hosting a Masterclass on Zoom with Austin area performing musician and teacher, Michael Melinger, on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30PM. Please join us!

Click here to watch the video

This session will provide practice tools for both new and experienced players, jazz-focused or not, to help you maximize your progress on your instrument.  The first section will focus on the Cycle of 5ths and why it should be the cornerstone of your foundational studies, as well as a list of 35 exercises you can incorporate now.

The second section focuses more specifically on jazz improvisation, starting with Seven Concepts for Successful Improvisation and progressing to a Guide Tone Analysis on three Blues Progression Types: Standard, Charlie Parker, and John Coltrane.  
The third section will be Q&A, and everyone is encouraged to join in!

Materials used during the clinic:

  • 7 concepts for improvisation (PDF)
  • Circle of fifths (PNG)
  • Guide Tone Analysis, Three Blues (PDF)
  • Cycle of fifths foundational exercises (PDF)

Michael Melinger has performed with the Austin Jazz Workshop since 1994 and with the High Island Hepcats since 1989. He received a Master in Jazz Studies/Saxophone Performance Degree from the University of North Texas in 1992. He earned a Bachelor in Music Performance/ Saxophone from the University of Oregon in 1987. Melinger’s discography includes Take to the Sky (2000), Basin Street Stomp (2002), Anything Goes (Fall 2003), Big Boss Tenor (Fall 2005), Mystery Note (September 2009), Epistrophy (April 2017), all with the Austin Jazz Workshop, and Too Hep to Hop (Spring 2003) with the High Island Hepcats.

Read more about Michael Melinger

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Masterclass with Stan Cornett

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 - 7:30pm

Hello all great current, former, and new members of ACWE!

ACWE is hosting a Masterclass on Zoom with Stan Cornett, formerly of the US Army School of Music, on Tuesday, March 2 at 7:30PM.  Please join us!

Click here to watch the recording.

Stan Cornett is a professional educator and instructor with more than 40 years of experience. As the Director of Training and Doctrine for the US Army School of Music (Virginia Beach, VA), Mr. Cornett supervises and manages the US Army School of Music's (USASOM) Directorate of Training and Doctrine.

Read more about Stan Cornett

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Documents for tonight's clinic:

Masterclass with Paul Klemperer

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 7:30pm

Hello all great current, former, and new members of ACWE!

ACWE is hosting a Masterclass on Zoom with Austin area performing musician, teacher and ethnomusicologist Paul Klemperer on Tuesday, February 23 at 7:30PM.  Please join us!

Paul will share experiences about the importance of music in our communities, and reinforce the idea that music is for everyone. While there is a real value in striving for technical excellence, it is not the only thing we should focus on. We must encourage players at all levels to deepen their understanding of the impact they have in their communities through their music.

Paul Klemperer discovered jazz at an early age, sneaking into smokey clubs by age 13.  He studied with jazz legends and worked with a long list of Texas artists including Marcia Ball, Doyle Bramhall, Delbert McClinton, Seth Walker, Nick Curran, Graham Reynolds and many more.  As a bandleader, Paul performs in Texas regularly, and tours internationally.

Paul teaches private and group classes in clarinet, saxophone, flute, as well as classical and jazz theory.  He also gives workshops, masterclasses, and lecture demos on issues in contemporary music and culture.

Read more about Paul Klemperer

Zoom information is provided in advance by e-mail to members of the ACWE mail list, and in the shared ACWE calendar.

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Here is the video from Tuesday's Masterclass with Paul Klemperer.  It was a very interesting session. 
 
 "College Music Curricula for a New Century"
 

Canceled: ACWE opens the 15th annual Texas Community Music Festival

Saturday, August 22, 2020 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble is proud to open the 15th annual Texas Community Music Festival on Saturday, August 22nd. See tcmfestival.com for more information.

TENTATIVE: Concert at Anderson High School Performing Arts Center

Sunday, June 28, 2020 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Join us at the Performing Arts Center at Anderson High School for our Spring 2020 program with guest artist Steve Wottrich.

TENTATIVE: Concert at Covenant United Methodist Church

Saturday, June 27, 2020 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Our spring 2020 concert season continues at Covenant United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 16th with a program featuring guest artist Steve Wottrich.

Holiday Concert at Westminster

Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 7:00pm
The AUSTIN CIVIC WIND ENSEMBLE performs Christmas music at Westminster. Note, the time is TBD.

Christmas Concert at Covenant United Methodist Church

Sunday, December 15, 2019 - 6:00pm
The AUSTIN CIVIC WIND ENSEMBLE performs your favorite Christmas music at Covenant United Methodist Church.

Holiday Festival at Unity Church of the Hills

Sunday, December 8, 2019 - 2:00pm
The AUSTIN CIVIC WIND ENSEMBLE performs your favorite Christmas and festive holiday music at Unity Church of the Hills.

53rd Annual Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting

Sunday, December 1, 2019 - 6:00pm
The AUSTIN CIVIC WIND ENSEMBLE performs for the annual lighting of the Zilker Holiday Tree.

Zilker Tree Lighting

Sunday, December 1, 2019 - 5:30pm

Please join us for one of Austin's most beloved traditions, the lighting of the Zilker Tree in Zilker Park.

Fall Concert at Anderson HS

Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 5:00pm

Our second Fall concert will be at Anderson High School.  The concert features works by Richard Wagner, Leroy Anderson, and Eric Whitacre. Follow the full concert program here.

Concert at Covenant United Methodist Church

Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 6:00pm

Our first Fall concert will occur after the Trunk or Treat Halloween Fest at Covenant United Methodist Church.

Independence Day Celebration at Unity Church of the Hills

Sunday, July 7, 2019 - 2:00pm
Heat things up with some patriotic music!

Milwood & Walnut Crossing Community Picnic

Thursday, July 4, 2019 - 10:00am
Please join us for a concert of patriotic music and Americana. We will begin shortly after the neighborhood parade at approximately 10:00am Milwood Community Picnic Balcones Park at the corner of Duval and Amherst

Independence Day concert at Westminster

Tuesday, July 2, 2019 - 7:00pm
Hear a concert of patriotic music with the residents of Westminster.

Spring 2019 concert at Rollins Studio Theatre in the Long Center for the Performing Arts

Saturday, May 18, 2019 - 5:00pm
Join us for a spring concert of animal-inspired music, Saturday May 18th at 5.00pm 

Spring 2019 concert at Covenant United Methodist Church

Saturday, May 11, 2019 - 7:00pm
Join us for a spring concert of animal-inspired music, Saturday May 11th at 7.00pm  

ACWE performs at the 14th annual Texas Community Music Festival

Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 11:00am

The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble hosts the 14th annual Texas Community Music Festival. Visit http://tcmfestival.com/ to learn more about TCMF.

14th Annual Texas Community Music Festival

Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 11:00am
The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble, hosts of the TCMF peforms at Central Market North on Saturday, April 27th at 11:00AM. Volunteer for the TCMF! Follow this link to more information or sign up at the link

Christmas concert at Westminster

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - 7:00pm
Join us for a Christmas concert at Westminster.

Christmas Concert at Covenant United Methodist Church

Sunday, December 16, 2018 - 5:00pm
Download a flyer for this concert.

Zilker Tree Lighting

Sunday, November 25, 2018 - 5:30pm

The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble kicks off the holiday season in Austin with the annual lighting of the Zilker Holiday Tree. For more information, see Zilker Holiday Tree.

No Fear Concert at Covenant United Methodist

Saturday, October 27, 2018 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Join us for a concert of very familiar music as part of Covenant United Methodist's No Fear Festival.

Fall 2018 concert at Westlake Auditorium

Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 7:00pm
Join us for a concert of familiar music on Saturday, October 20th. This concert features the music of Wagner, Williams, and others.

Patriotic Concert at Steiner Ranch

Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - 9:00am
Please join us for a concert of marches familiar and unfamiliar, as well as other patriotic favorites and the 1812 Overture.  The folks at Steiner Ranch will have other activities to enjoy as well.  

Patriotic Concert At Westminster Manor

Tuesday, July 3, 2018 - 7:00pm
Please join us for a concert of marches familiar and unfamiliar, as well as other patriotic favorites and the 1812 Overture.  

Patriotic Concert at Unity Church of the Hills

Sunday, July 1, 2018 - 2:00pm
Please join us for a concert of marches familiar and unfamiliar, as well as other patriotic favorites and the 1812 Overture.  

Concert at Austin ISD Performing Arts Center

Saturday, May 19, 2018 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm

ACWE at AISD PAC

The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble presents Asian and Asian-inspired music for the Spring, 2018 concert season. Selections feature Robert W. Smith's Rising Dragons, Michael Boo's Dragon Boat Festival and other works of Japan, China and Korea.

Mother's Day concert at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection

Sunday, May 13, 2018 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble presents Asian and Asian-inspired music for the Spring, 2018 concert season. Selections feature Robert W. Smith's Rising Dragons, Michael Boo's Dragon Boat Festival and other works of Japan, China and Korea.

ACWE performs at TCMF

Saturday, April 21, 2018 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble presents Asian and Asian-inspired music for the Spring, 2018 concert season. Selections feature Robert W. Smith's Rising Dragons, Michael Boo's Dragon Boat Festival and other works of Japan, China and Korea.

Christmas concert at Westminster

Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Join us for a concert of holiday and Christmas music.

Christmas concert at Covenant United Methodist Church

Sunday, December 17, 2017 - 3:00pm
Join us for a concert of holiday and Christmas music.

Christmas concert at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection

Sunday, December 10, 2017 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Join us for a concert of holiday and Christmas music.

51st annual Zilker Tree Lighting

Sunday, November 26, 2017 - 5:30pm
The Zilker Tree stands 155 feet tall and is composed of 39 streamers, each holding 81 multicolored, 25-watt bulbs - totaling 3,309 lights. The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble provides festive entertainment. More concert details at acwe.org/holiday17

Fall 2017 concert at Covenant United Methodist Church

Sunday, October 29, 2017 - 5:00pm
Join us for a concert of Latin American music on Sunday, October 29th.  

Fall 2017 concert at Westlake Auditorium

Friday, October 20, 2017 - 7:00pm
Join us for a concert of Latin American music on Friday, October 20th. This concert features Caribbean music from Gershwin, Sousa and others.

Independence Day Celebration at Steiner Ranch

Tuesday, July 4, 2017 - 9:00am
The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble presents its Independence Day concert at the Towne Square in Steiner Ranch. More details about the event on the Steiner Ranch HOA facebook page.

Independence Day concert at Westminster

Sunday, July 2, 2017 - 7:00pm

Independence Day private concert for the residents of the Westminster senior living community.

  1. Star Spangled Banner
  2. Poet and the Peasant Overture
  3. Circus Days
  4. Liberty Fanfare
  5. America the Beautiful
  6. The Girl I Left Behind Me
  7. Monkey Business
  8. Shenandoah
  9. Clear Track
  10. Barnum and Bailey's Favorite
  11. Stars and Stripes Forever

Spring Concert at AISD PAC

Friday, May 12, 2017 - 7:00pm

ACWE performs a joint concert with Band of the Hills on Friday, May 12. Band of the Hills starts at 7:00PM and ACWE plays at 8:30PM.  We are excited to be playing in the excellent acoustics of the new AISD Performing Arts Center.

The evening will have a water theme and ACWE will be performing The Fountains of Rome by Respighi, In Storm and Sunshine by Heed, Dancing on Water by Ticheli, Water Fanfare by Spaniola and Sea Chanteys by Hoehne.

Complete notes about our concert are available.

Spring Concert at St. Louis

Friday, May 5, 2017 - 7:30pm

Please join us for a water themed concert featuring The Fountains of Rome by Respighi, In Storm and Sunshine by Heed, Dancing on Water by Ticheli, Water Fanfare by Spaniola and Sea Chanteys by Hoehne.

Texas Community Music Festival

Friday, April 21, 2017 - 5:30am to Sunday, April 30, 2017 - 9:00pm

ACWE again hosts the Texas Community Music Festival at Central Market North. The festival runs from April 21 through April 30 and features an eclectic variety  of music. 

ACWE performs at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 22.

More info at http://tcmfestival.com/

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Christmas concert at Westminster

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 - 7:00pm
Our annual holiday season concludes with a private concert for the residents of the Westminster senior living community.

Holiday concert at St. Louis King of France

Saturday, December 17, 2016 - 7:30pm

Come hear your favorite Christmas music at St. Louis King of France Church, 7601 Burnet Road, 7:30PM. Selections for this concert were chosen from the following list:

  • A Christmas Festival, Leroy Anderson
  • Minor Alterations: Christmas Through the Looking Glass, David Lovrien
  • The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire), Mel Torme and Robert Wells, arr. John Cacavas
  • Cantique de Noel, Adolphe Adam, arr. Harold L. Walters
  • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane, arr. Douglas E. Wagner
  • Patapan, arr. Tom Wallace
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Albert Hague, arr. Larry Clark
  • Fantasy on a Bell Carol, Edward J. Madden
  • Jingle Bells Forever, J. Pierpont, John Philip Sousa, arr. Robert W. Smith
  • Do You Hear What I Hear? Regney, Shayne, Towne, Kent and Jones, arr. John Cacavas
  • Russian Christmas Music, Alfred Reed
  • Baby, It's Cold Outside, Frank Loesser, arr. John Moss
  • Sleigh Ride, Leroy Anderson

Christmas concert at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection

Sunday, December 11, 2016 - 5:00pm

The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble performs your favorite Christmas music at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 2200 Justin Lane, Sunday, December 11th. 5:00 PM. Selections for this concert were chosen from the following list:

  • A Christmas Festival, Leroy Anderson
  • Minor Alterations: Christmas Through the Looking Glass, David Lovrien
  • The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire), Mel Torme and Robert Wells, arr. John Cacavas
  • Cantique de Noel, Adolphe Adam, arr. Harold L. Walters
  • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane, arr. Douglas E. Wagner
  • Patapan, arr. Tom Wallace
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Albert Hague, arr. Larry Clark
  • Fantasy on a Bell Carol, Edward J. Madden
  • Jingle Bells Forever, J. Pierpont, John Philip Sousa, arr. Robert W. Smith
  • Do You Hear What I Hear? Regney, Shayne, Towne, Kent and Jones, arr. John Cacavas
  • Russian Christmas Music, Alfred Reed
  • Baby, It's Cold Outside, Frank Loesser, arr. John Moss
  • Sleigh Ride, Leroy Anderson

50th Annual Zilker Tree Lighting

Sunday, November 27, 2016 - 5:30pm

Come hear your favorite Christmas music and spin under the tree at the annual Zilker Tree Lighting, with special guest Sara Hickman. Selections for this concert were chosen from the following list:

  • A Christmas Festival, Leroy Anderson
  • The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire), Mel Torme and Robert Wells, arr. John Cacavas
  • Cantique de Noel, Adolphe Adam, arr. Harold L. Walters
  • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane, arr. Douglas E. Wagner, guest vocalist Sara Hickman
  • Patapan, arr. Tom Wallace
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Albert Hague, arr. Larry Clark
  • Fantasy on a Bell Carol, Edward J. Madden
  • Jingle Bells Forever, J. Pierpont, John Philip Sousa, arr. Robert W. Smith
  • Do You Hear What I Hear? Regney, Shayne, Towne, Kent and Jones, arr. John Cacavas
  • Sleigh Ride, Leroy Anderson

Fall Concert at Covenant United Methodist Church

Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 6:00pm

The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble performs at Covenant United Methodist Church Saturday, October 29 at 6:00PM.  From 4:00 to 6:--PM Covenant will have their No Fear Halloween activities.

Read more about our fall program on the Fall 2016 Concert Season page.

Fall concert at St Louis King of France Church

Friday, October 28, 2016 - 7:30pm

The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble kicks off its fall season with a concert at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church on Friday, October 28th at 7:30PM

Read more about our fall program on the Fall 2016 Concert Season page.

Millwood Community Picnic

Monday, July 4, 2016 - 10:00am
Please join us for a concert of patriotic music and Americana. We will begin shortly after the neighborhood parade at approximately 10:00am Millwood Community Picnic Balcones Park at the corner of Duval and Amherst

Independence Day Celebration at Lago Vista

Saturday, July 2, 2016 - 8:00pm
Celebrate Independence Day with us Saturday, July 2 with music and fireworks by the lake in Lago Vista Golf Course. We perform a concert of patriotic music and Americana.
  • Music begins around 8:20pm
  • Fireworks at dark around 9:00pm
4616 Rimrock Dr. Lago Vista, TX 78645

Patriotic Concert at St. Louis Catholic Church

Friday, July 1, 2016 - 7:30pm
Please join us Friday, July 1st at 7:30pm for a concert of patriotic music and Americana at St. Louis Catholic Church, 7601 Burnet Road.

Que viva España!

Sunday, May 22, 2016 - 11:30am

The Austin Civic WInd Ensemble hosts the Que viva España! festival at Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach. ACWE's concert features our Spring concert series. We welcome other community bands!

Spring concert at the Daugherty Arts Center

Friday, May 6, 2016 - 7:30pm
Que viva España! Our spring concert series starts at the Daugherty Arts Center on Friday, May 6th, at 7:30pm Our Spring, 2016 concerts invoke a Spanish theme and feature the Symphony No. 3 "Don Quixote" by Robert W. Smith

Texas Community Music Festival 11

Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 11:00am
Note: This concert was canceled due to inclement weather

The 11th Texas Community Music Festival will be held April 15-24 at Central Market North. ACWE has been proud to play host to this eclectic event showcasing the diversity of music to be found in Central Texas. ACWE performs Saturday, April 16 at 11:00AM.

See the TCMF web site for the full schedule and more information.

Volunteer to manage a set or two at the TCMF! You'll get to hear a LOT of great local music, all in one central location, during the most beautiful weather of the year. Be sure to include your email in the contact information -- the first 24 volunteers to sign up for two or more shifts will receive a link to claim an exclusive TCMF 11 t-shirt! Here's the link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4caeaf2da4fc1-volunteer

Christmas concert at Westminster

Tuesday, December 15, 2015 - 7:00pm
Special Christmas concert for the residents of Westminster.

Christmas concert at Covenant United Methodist Church

Sunday, December 13, 2015 - 1:30pm
Christmas music at a Christmas concert! December 13, 2015 at Covenant United Methodist Church.

Christmas concert at St. Louis Catholic Church

Saturday, December 14, 2013 - 7:30pm
This concert, on December 14, 2013, featured the Finale from Saint-Seans Symphony No. 3, the "Organ" Symphony.

Fall 2013 concert at the Carver Museum

Friday, November 1, 2013 - 7:30pm
This concert at the George Washington Carver Museum on November 1, 2013 featured the following pieces:
  • Fingal's Cave Overture
  • Tersichore
  • Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann
  • Harlequin
  • Forest of the King
  • Contre Qui Rose
  • Finale from Symphony No. 3 "Organ" by Saint-Saens