Audition Information

Interested in playing with the ACO? Auditions will be held on August 22, 2023 at Austin High School ( 1715 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78703). See our audition page to register to audition. For the 23-24 seasons, the … Continue reading

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Join Us!

The Austin Civic Orchestra continues the tradition of playing concerts at the Zilker Hillside Theater June 9 and 10 at 8:30 p.m. After 4 years, it is time to perform at Zilker once again. Bring your pets, some water, a … Continue reading

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Paint to Music Art Show 2023

Join the ACO for its annual Paint to Music concert at Bates Recital Hall on Saturday, May 20. Students from 8 area schools created artwork while listening to Respighi’s Pines of Rome. Over 300 digital copies submitted to the ACO … Continue reading

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Music Memory

The Austin Civic Orchestra will be the performing orchestra at the AISD Music Memory event on April 29. Held at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center, children from AISD elementary schools have listened to 16 selections in class. The orchestra. … Continue reading

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Retirement

ACO Music Director Dr. Lois Ferrari to Retire. After 20 years as ACO Music Director, Dr. Lois Ferrari will retire after her final concert with the orchestra on May 20th. The program will feature her favorite symphony, Symphony No. 5 … Continue reading

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