Education & Community

Education & Community

James C. Armstrong Youth Education Endowment

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

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Building Blocks of the Orchestra

The BBO program gives pre-kindergartners through third-graders their first up-close and personal introduction to instruments of the orchestra, laying a firm foundation for music appreciation.

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Young People’s Concerts

Students in grades 4–6 from AISD, Round Rock ISD and other area districts and schools attend full orchestra performances at the Long Center.

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High School Concert Program

The Austin Symphony performs each year for area high schools. The program is humanities-based, thematic and interdisciplinary in approach…

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

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ASO Tuneful Tales

If you’re looking for something cool, exciting, and FREE to do with your little ones this summer, the Austin Symphony Orchestra Tuneful Tales (formerly Children’s Day Art Park) has you covered!

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Masterclasses

The Masterclass program gives some high school musicians as well as chosen student musicians a remarkable opportunity to play and learn from talented guest artists.

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Austin Youth Orchestra

In partnership with the Austin Youth Orchestra, they now offer a program (grades 1 – 12) for the development and enrichment of instrumental music students in the Austin Metropolitan area.

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Butler Texas Young Composers Concert

The Austin Symphony Orchestra invites young Texas composers, ages 18 & younger, to participate in the ASO’s Annual Sarah and Ernest Butler Texas Young Composers Concert.

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Student Rush

The Austin Symphony invites students to enjoy live classical or pops music through a Student Rush discount.

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ONLINE LEARNING RESOURCES

Interested in what our students are learning?

Check out our online resources for teachers, students and families.

COMMUNITY CONCERTS

H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks

On July 4th, more than 100,000 people gather at Vic Mathias Shores for the largest-ever Independence Day celebration in Austin.

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Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park

Each Sunday a different ensemble of the Austin Symphony Orchestra will be featured at the new Hartman Park, located on the grounds of the Long Center for the Performing Arts, performing music from jazz and light classical to pops selections and film scores.

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