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Austin Symphonic Band

Official Band of the City of Austin

 

For Release:       Immediately

Contact:              Dan L. Wood

                              512/345-7420

busmgr@austinsymphonicband.org       

Calendar Alert

2010-11 Concert Schedule

            The Austin Symphonic Band announces its concert schedule for the 2010-11 season. The band has an exciting and full schedule, including a joint concert with the Austin Civic Orchestra in the Long Center. Details concerning venues, dates and times, if not currently available, will be provided in subsequent calendar alerts.

Fall 2010

 

            Fall Concert in the Park

            Sunday, October 3, 2010 — 7:00 pm

                  Zilker Hillside Theater

               Zilker Park

                          Austin, Texas

        Admission: Free

The band performs its traditional fall concert in Zilker Park, featuring marches, show tunes and light classics that the whole family will enjoy. Bring a picnic basket, spread a blanket under the pecan trees, and watch the stars come out as the band showcases music as big as all outdoors!

 

Indoor Concert Series

 

Joint Concert by Austin Civic Orchestra and Austin Symphonic Band

            Sunday, November 21, 2010 — 3 p.m.

                        The Long Center for the Performing Arts

                        701 W. Riverside Dr.

                        Austin, Texas 78704

Admission: $18

The Austin Civic Orchestra and the Austin Symphonic Band present a joint concert of classical music. ACO will perform pieces by Verdi, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. Jessica Mathaes, violin, will be the guest soloist. ASB will present the Austin premiere of the Suite from the Bernstein Mass for Brass Quintet and Concert Band. Maestro Peter Bay, Music Director of the Austin Symphony, will guest-conduct a selection with each group.

 

            Second Indoor Concert

   February 2011 – tba

 

 

            Third Indoor Concert

      April 2011 – tba

 

 

2011 Outdoor Concert Series

 

            Mother’s Day Concert in the Park

            Sunday, May 8, 2011 — 7 pm

                Zilker Hillside Theater

              Austin, Texas

          Admission: Free

The band performs well-known selections, including marches and show tunes, that you and Mom are sure to enjoy!

 

            Father’s Day Concert in the Park

            Sunday, June 19, 2011 — 7:30 pm

                      Zilker Hillside Theater

              Austin, Texas

          Admission: Free

Marches, Broadway show tunes and band classics are sure to please Dad. Bring a picnic supper and spread out a blanket under the pecan trees at the beautiful Zilker Hillside Theater.

 

            Bastrop Patriotic Festival

         Saturday, July 2, 2011 — 8 pm

                   Fisherman’s Park

                       Bastrop, Texas

The band makes its annual appearance at this slice of Americana along the banks of the Colorado River. Marches and fireworks close out the patriotic festival.

 

            July 4th Frontier Days Celebration

            Monday, July 4, 2011 — 8 pm

                   Old Settler’s Park

                  Round Rock, Texas

Enjoy free watermelon, children’s games, arts and crafts vendors and a skydiver, all leading up to the fireworks display accompanied by great patriotic music played by the Austin Symphonic Band.

            For more information, please call 512-345-7420 or visit http://www.austinsymphonicband.org.

Austin Symphonic Band … Community in Concert!

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