Join us this summer for sight reading sessions! We pull out the cheesy, old music from the ACWE library and sight read several pieces each week. From marches to musicals, and everything in between.
No auditions, no membership fees, just bring your instrument and read music with us!
Independence Day Celebration at Steiner Ranch
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The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble presents its Independence Day concert at the Towne Square in Steiner Ranch. More details about the event on the Steiner Ranch HOA facebook…
Summer season 2017 begins!
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ACWE starts rehearsing for its summer season of Independence Day concerts on May 23rd. Performances include the following.
- The Star Spangled Banner, arr. John Williams
- Eduard Strauss, Clear Track Galop, arr. Robert E. Nelson
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Spring 2017 Concert Notes
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Molly on the Shore
Irish Reel set for Military Band
Percy GraingerPercy Grainger (1882-1961) was a piano prodigy born in Australia. He came to the United States at the outbreak of World War I, enlisted as an Army bandsman, and became an American citizen…
Spring 2017 Listening examples
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These are listening examples for Spring, 2017 season
- Ticheli's Dancing on Water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8E0s8GZJ9g (Austin Symphonic Band)
- Respighi Fountains of Rome…
Spring Concert at St. Louis
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Please join us for a water themed concert featuring The Fountains of Rome by Respighi, In Storm and Sunshine by Heed, Dancing on Water by Ticheli, Water Fanfare by Spaniola and Sea Chanteys by Hoehne.
Spring Concert at AISD PAC
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ACWE performs a joint concert with Band of the Hills on Friday, May 12. Band of the Hills starts at 7:00PM and ACWE plays at 8:30PM. We are excited to be playing in the excellent acoustics of the new AISD Performing Arts Center.
The evening will have a water theme…
Texas Community Music Festival
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ACWE again hosts the Texas Community Music Festival at Central Market North. The festival runs from April 21 through April 30 and features an eclectic variety of music.
ACWE performs at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 22.
More info at …
Playing a musical instrument is the key to success!
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Music training is the "key" to success! Creative thinking, years of practice, and competition all contribute. What do Condoleezza Rice, Alan Greenspan, hedge fund billionaire Bruce Kovner, Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft, Woody Allen, Paula Zahn, Chuck Todd, Andrea Mitchell, Larry Page…
Christmas concert at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
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The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble performs your favorite Christmas music at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 2200 Justin Lane, Sunday, December 11th. 5:00 PM. Selections for this concert were chosen from the following list:
- A Christmas Festival, Leroy Anderson …
50th Annual Zilker Tree Lighting
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Come hear your favorite Christmas music and spin under the tree at the annual Zilker Tree Lighting, with special guest Sara Hickman. Selections for this concert were chosen from the following list:
- A…