Nearly 260 Central Texas children participated in the Austin Civic Orchestra’s second annual Paint to Music contest — a program that encourages kids to explore classical music through art. Continue reading →

For developing musicians, opportunities to perform as a soloist and with others help cultivate skills that are necessary for a career in the arts. That’s why UT violin professor Brian Lewis founded Texas Rising Stars, an annual free concert featuring the winners of the … Continue reading →

Isabel Tweraser, winner of Southwestern University’s 2017 concerto contest and a member of the Austin Civic Orchestra (ACO), is a guest soloist at the orchestra’s Feb. 3 concert, An American in Paris. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. and features … Continue reading →

As the Austin Civic Orchestra rings in the new year and begins the second half of our Made in America season, we’re celebrating some of the highlights of 2017! Continue reading →

For members of the Austin Civic Orchestra, the holiday season has long been marked by meaningful experiences with music and loved ones. To celebrate this special time of year, we compiled a playlist of our holiday music recommendations for your enjoyment. … Continue reading →