Volunteer

The Austin Civic Orchestra has grown tremendously over the last four decades. As the ACO continues to grow, so does the need for volunteers. Examples of volunteer opportunities include soliciting donations, selling advertising, selling tickets and merchandise during concerts, and preparing for receptions. To become an ACO volunteer, please email us at info@austincivicorchestra.org.

Contact

For other comments or questions, contact us by phone at 512-200-ACO1 (2261) or by email at info@austincivicorchestra.org.

Donate

The Austin Civic Orchestra has grown over the past 40 years into one of the largest civic orchestras in the country, thanks to the support and dedication of our patrons. Our commitment to keeping ticket prices low has made classical music accessible to central Texas, which is how we want to keep it. Donations by individuals and corporations are vital to the operations of the Austin Civic Orchestra.

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Underwriting

Underwriting the ACO presents a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate your support while also gaining visibility among our concert attendees and website visitors. If you or your business are interested in underwriting the ACO, we have a variety of opportunities available. Should you wish to contribute to any of these areas or propose additional underwriting ideas, please reach out via email at info@austincivicorchestra.org or call 512-200-2261.

 

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Advertising

For businesses who would like to only advertise with us, we offer three options:

• Concert Program Page Advertiser – $600
  • Linked ad on each online concert program page for the season.
  • Business name and link on our home page for a year.
  • Logo linked to business included on all promotional emails
  • 4 complimentary tickets to the concert.
• Webpage Link with logo added to all promotional emails – $400
  • Logo linked to business included on all promotional emails
  • Business name and link on our home page for a year.
• Webpage Link – $200
  • Business name and link on our home page for a year.

 

Auditions for the ACO

• Open positions are announced in June.
• Auditions are held annually in late August.

Admission to the orchestra and seating placement depend on the results of the audition rubric and will be announced by the Executive Director.

Please note:  The Austin Civic Orchestra is a volunteer organization. Although several of our members are seasoned professionals, the majority have careers outside of music, and no one is compensated for their performances. Additionally, it’s essential to know that members are required to pay dues to participate in the orchestra. The dues for the upcoming season are $100, but there are options available to complete ACO-related tasks instead of paying this fee.

The ACO rehearses on most Tuesday evenings at the Austin High School Band Hall for two hours.

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Compete

Amster Chamber Music Program

The annual Amster Chamber Music Program provides young musicians, eighteen years of age or less, from Austin and the surrounding area the opportunity to make music in a chamber ensemble and with the ACO.  Competition prizes include college scholarships and the opportunity to perform at Austin Civic Orchestra concerts in the spring.

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Composition Competition

The ACO believes in the cultivation of new music and giving up-and-coming composers the opportunity to have their music performed. Every two years, composers from around the world submit their compositions for the opportunity to have their piece performed by the ACO in one of their regular concerts and the cash prize of $1,000.

This contest is on hold until after the pandemic has passed. Please stay tuned for news of our next contest.