About the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble

ACWE

Created in 1975, the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble (ACWE) is a community ensemble formed of both amateur and professional musicians. It is the oldest civic band in Austin.

Our mission

The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble is a gathering of adult musicians enjoying the challenge of a high-quality repertoire.  The wide range of age and skill level supports our value of inclusion and fosters our mission of using music for lifelong learning, while promoting joy in our community through live performances.

The ensemble has a diverse membership of over 70 musicians, from high school students to college professors, software engineers, composers and band directors. We're a lively group whose common link is a love of music, community and performance.

ACWE rehearses every Tuesday from 7:30 - 9:30 and holds many free concerts throughout the year. The annual membership fee is $50 for adults and $30 for students and retirees. Membership fees help fund new music, promotion and instrument purchase/repair. All fees are tax-deductible.

If you are not a player but are looking for a great live concert experience, join us at one of our regular performances.

2024-25 Officers

  • Conductor and Musical Director - Robert Laguna
  • Assistant conductor - Thomas Stowers
  • President - Kalyn Cordova
  • Vice president - Rob Muñoz
  • Treasurer - Jessica Johnson
  • Secretary - Marcy Graham
  • Band representative - Marc Frazier
  • Librarian - Jarred Prejean
  • Equipment manager - Bob Russin
  • Communications - TBD
  • Digital media - Warren Gill
  • Social events coordinator - TBD
  • Historian - Mike Bell
  • Past president - Chris Willuhn

2023-24 Officers

  • Conductor and Musical Director - Robert Laguna
  • Assistant conductor - Thomas Stowers
  • President - Chris Willuhn
  • Vice president - Tom Hensle
  • Treasurer - Caitlyn Schroeder-Willuhn
  • Secretary - Marcy Graham
  • Band representative - Marc Frazier
  • Librarian - Jarred Prejean
  • Equipment manager - Bob Russin
  • Communications - Jessica Johnson
  • Digital media - Warren Gill
  • Social events coordinator - TBD
  • Historian - Mike Bell
  • Past president - Kalyn Cordova

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