Austin Symphonic Band
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Music for All Generations
The Austin Symphonic Band is a community of passionate musicians who share their love of music with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. This is music for you!
Would you like to attend a formal black-tie concert, but your tux is at the cleaners? Don’t worry, we dress up for you! Come to our next concert and wear whatever you like.
Families: ASB offers free outdoor concerts, perfect for families with young children. Bring a blanket and picnic basket and let your kids have fun while listening to the music. As they grow older, they may enjoy ASB's indoor performances, where they can experience the thrill of hearing classical music in a concert hall setting. Music education enhances children’s social and academic skills.
Music students: Attend ASB's concerts and experience high level musicianship in live performance. Whatever your career path, there is a place for you in the music world! You might even be inspired to join ASB some day and become part of this amazing musical family. Also, watch ASB’s YouTube videos and learn from excellent interpretations of challenging and diverse pieces. (And for recent concerts, pull down the caption and read the Program Notes.)
Seniors: ASB’s concerts are both enjoyable and affordable. Come and listen to music that will stir your emotions, make you smile, maybe even make you dance. Meet the band members and chat with them about their musical journeys and passions. You will feel welcomed and appreciated by this friendly and talented group of community musicians.
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The Official Band of the City of Austin
The ninety-plus members of ASB come from all walks of life and unite in a common passion for making music.
Welcome to the homepage of the Austin Symphonic Band! Here you can find information about our upcoming concerts, learn more about our history and mission, and discover how you can support our musical endeavors. Join us as we celebrate the joy of music and the spirit of community!
The Austin Symphonic Band is nationally recognized as one of the finest ensembles of its type in the country, acclaimed by audiences at such prestigious events as the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention and the Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference. You can hear this cultural treasure right here in Austin!
Whether you are a parent, a student, a senior, or anyone else who appreciates good music, you will find something to enjoy at an ASB concert.
This exciting program includes the world premiere of “(Delusions of) Grandeur" by Christopher Lowry, winner of the first annual Young Composers' Contest; and the first performance of “Hill Country Festival” by Clifton Jones, composed in honor of Bill Haehnel’s 20th anniversary as ASB’s Assistant Conductor.
You’ll hear a variety of other great music, from the jazzy New Wade’n Water by Adolphus Hailstork, to Franz Biebl’s solemn Ave Maria, to Frank Ticheli’s dazzling Blue Shades. Come and enjoy an evening of musical excellence with the Austin Symphonic Band!