Concert

Why wait until December?

Spooky Christmas music in October! This concert immediately follows Covenant's Trunk or Treat.

Celebrating America's 250th Birthday

The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble celebrates America's Semiquincentennial this Independence Day with a program spanning the full arc of American music — from stirring marches to sweeping cinematic landscapes.

From Sousa's Sesquicentennial Exposition March, written for America's 150th birthday in 1926, to Noah D. Taylor's Fanfare 250, composed expressly for this milestone, the program bridges a century of celebration. Along the way, Copland's unapologetic optimism, John Williams' cinematic grandeur, and the urgency of Galante's Midnight Ride trace the American story in sound.

The evening opens with The Star Spangled Banner in the U.S. Armed Forces Edition and closes with The Stars and Stripes Forever followed by fireworks at 9:15PM.

Band members: join us for a social before the concert!

Join us for an afternoon of intimate small ensemble music as members of the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble come together in small groups to share their passion for music in a more personal setting.

This unique showcase features five distinct groups, each bringing their own color and character to the afternoon's program:

• Cosmic Clarinets — Clarinet Choir
• Violet Crown Flute Choir — Flute Choir
• French Horn Choir — French Horn Choir
• Saxophone Quartet — Saxophone Quartet
• Clarinet Trio — Clarinet Trio

From the rich, warm blend of clarinets to the bright shimmer of flutes, the bold resonance of French horns to the velvety tones of saxophones, this concert promises a wonderful variety of sounds and styles — all in one afternoon.

Admission: FREE

This event is presented by members of the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble.

Join us for an extraordinary musical voyage that celebrates humanity's timeless connection to water.