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🎶 Celebrating 50 Years of Music! Join the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble (ACWE) for a Golden Anniversary Like No Other! 🎶

For half a century, the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble (ACWE) has been filling the heart of Central Texas with the power of music! As Austin’s longest-running community band, we’re marking this milestone with unforgettable performances, special events, and a celebration of the passionate musicians who have kept the music alive since 1975.

Join us as we honor 50 years of free, live concert music, bringing joy to audiences of all ages. Stay tuned for our anniversary concert series, community celebrations, and exclusive behind-the-scenes stories!

Be part of history—follow us, share your ACWE memories, and join the celebration! 🎺🥁✨

18th Annual Texas Community Music Festival
Central Market North

The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble kicks off the Texas Community Music Festival with a preview concert of ACWE's 50th Anniversary Extravaganza. Come celebrate 50 years of making music in 2025 with a concert resembling ACWE's first performance in 1975.

The program includes the following:

  • Muskrat Ramble, Ory
  • The Klaxon, Fillmore
  • Flourish for Wind Band, R. Vaughn Williams
  • The Kadiddlehopper March, Red Skelton
  • Liturgical Music for Band, Martin Mailman
  • Disco Inferno
  • March Lamar, Clifton Williams
  • Instant Concert, Harold L. Walters
     
ACWE performing at Bates Recital Hall.
Bates Recital Hall

ACWE celebrates its 50th anniversary with a Throwback Performance with selections from our first concert in 1975.
Stay tuned: More details to follow!

This Austin Ensemble is Breathtaking
Covenant United Methodist Church

Mark your calendars! ACWE continues its 50th anniversary with a Throwback Performance with selections from our first concert in 1975. Covenant United Methodist Church, 5:00pm
Stay tuned: More details to follow!