| Now in its 97th year, the Austin Symphony is the | | | | Generally, the Austin Symphony performs eight |
| pinnacle of cultural events in the Austin, TX area and | | | | classical concerts, four pops concerts and two family |
| the beginning of the live music scene that dominates | | | | concerts. Elsewhere in the community, the Austin |
| the modern entertainment culture of this vibrant | | | | Symphony performs at such exiting venues such as |
| Texas city. Showcasing classical music that spans | | | | during the city's Fourth of July events and the free |
| continents, genres and generations, the Austin | | | | concerts in the park during the summers. The |
| Symphony brings together almost 100 musicians who | | | | symphony also performs holiday concerts for the |
| work together to create memorable music. | | | | residents of Austin, Texas to enhance the holiday |
| Even if you've never attended a symphony before, | | | | atmosphere. |
| you can appreciate the Austin Symphony. With a | | | | The Austin Symphony even holds concerts that are |
| quick introduction to the strings, woodwinds, brass | | | | appropriate for children, presenting some of the more |
| and percussion and a little insight into the pieces that | | | | classic works in a friendly and shortened concert. |
| will be played, you can enjoy just about any | | | | There is also a chance for children to learn more |
| presentation. Simply let your mind follow the highs | | | | about the different instruments, meet the conductor |
| and lows of the piece and feel the music as it wraps | | | | and learn more about the composers of whose work |
| around your emotions and feelings. | | | | is being played. The Children's Day Art Park is a fine |
| The Austin Symphony presents a wide variety of | | | | place to see the musicians up close and listen to new |
| music from many different composers. In one | | | | music from the Austin Symphony. |
| season, you might have the choice between | | | | Several award-winning education programs are |
| Beethoven, Strauss and Handel as well as a "Simply | | | | organized through the Austin Symphony. These |
| Sinatra" concert, a string quartet or a guitar quartet. | | | | programs allow for musicians to visit classrooms in |
| The diversity means that everyone will be able to | | | | the Austin, TX area, provide study guides for music |
| find some kind of music that appeals to them. | | | | teachers, bring students for field trips to the concert |
| Tickets are easy to purchase online or at the ticket | | | | hall and allow young musicians the chance to play |
| office for the Austin Symphony. | | | | with a real orchestra. Designed to enhance art |
| It's easy to find out what's in store as far as | | | | appreciation in youngsters, the Austin Symphony has |
| concerts from the Austin Symphony - their easy to | | | | been recognized by the National Endowment for the |
| use website shows the season calendars and the | | | | Arts and the American Symphony Orchestra League. |
| events and featured artists that are coming up. | | | | |