Founded in 1975, the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble (ACWE) is the oldest civic band in Austin, and one of the most beloved community music organizations in the city.
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.
ACWE brings musicians together from across the Austin area. From tech workers to teachers, recent graduates to retirees, newcomers to longtime locals, ACWE musicians are united by a shared love of playing music together. We rehearse every Tuesday from 7:30 - 9:30 PM and perform free concerts throughout the year at public venues, parks, and retirement communities across the city.
We also created the Texas Community Music Festival. Now in its twentieth year, TCMF is a free, grassroots celebration of live, local music featuring real community bands every spring in Austin.
If you are not a player but are looking for a great live concert experience, join us at one of our regular performances.
2026-27 Officers
- Conductor and Musical Director - Robert Laguna
- Assistant conductor - TBD
- President - Karina Jakobeit
- Vice president - Melody Wedige
- Treasurer - Karen Delk
- Secretary - Marcy Graham
- Band representative - Marc Frazier
- Librarian - Jarred Prejean
- Equipment manager - Bob Russin
- Communications - TBD
- Digital media - Warren Gill
- Social events coordinator - Caroline Soper
- Historian - Mike Bell
- Past president - Karina Jakobeit
2025-26 Officers
- Conductor and Musical Director - Robert Laguna
- Assistant conductor - TBD
- President - Karina Jakobeit
- Vice president - Chris Willuhn
- 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 - Caroline Soper
- Historian - Mike Bell
- Past president - Kalyn Cordova