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