Concert

TCMF - Brought to you by ACWE

TCMF was created by and is presented by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble. 

ACWE's program explores the many moods and meanings of the world's waters through the eyes of composers spanning three continents and more than a century.

Texas Community Music Festival honors our founding organization, ACWE, who celebrated its 50th year in 2025 and continues to make our festival possible. 

The Texas Community Music Festival kicked off in Austin April 29, 2006, at Central Market North, and drew approximately 10,000 over the four days to the central Austin location, far exceeding expectations, and setting the stage for what has now become a Central Texas tradition.

Join us for our full Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 13 at Bethany United Methodist Church, 10010 Anderson Mill Road, Austin

Now you can download programs!

• Printable Foldable Program
• Web-Friendly Program

We can’t wait to share this joyful music with you — from familiar favorites to fresh new takes on holiday classics to a trumpet concerto!

Event Schedule:

5:15 pm    Pre-event Music by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble 

6:00 pm    Tree Lighting Ceremony.  Featuring local entertainment, food, and live music. 

• Performances by: The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble
• ASL Interpretation services on stage for the duration of the ceremony

Location: Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road (on the south side of the park)

Parking: Free parking. Carpool to the event or take Cap Metro (trip planner).  Free parking on site first-come first-served.  Entry suggested via eastbound Barton Springs Road.  Watch official social media accounts for information in case of inclement weather.

Sponsors and Production Team

The tree is installed, produced and managed by City of Austin Departments.  They include Austin Energy, Austin Parks and Recreation Department, Austin Resource Recovery and Austin Police Department who provide services that keep the display available to the citizens of Austin. 

More information

Our second concert of the season is at Anderson High School on Sunday, November 2nd at 5pm.

Our first concert of the season starts at 5pm at Anderson High School.

Due to heavy rain this concert has been canceled.

Rattan Creek Neighborhood Association hosts a concert in the park at 6:30pm. The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble plays patriotic music and other selections.

Friday, July 4th, 2025 is Milwood Neighborhood Association's 21th Annual Fourth of July Parade & Picnic!

The Patriotic Parade kicks off at 10am. Patriotic Music will begin soon after the parade arrives at the park.

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

Potluck Reception in the Fellowship Hall directly after the concert.