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15 NOV 2024 · Panoramic Voices, the adult volunteer choir that’s been singing in the Austin area for many years is now offering young people an opportunity to sing. They’re looking for young voices for its new Panoramic Youth Choir. The director of the choir, known as AV, says they are expanding their vision of music without borders.
9 NOV 2024 · For the first time ever, the opera community in the Austin area is coming together for the first ever Opera Austin Festival on November 16th. This event, organized by composer and Austin native Nathan Felix, is designed to showcase new operas and the women and men who sing them. There will also be panel discussions about the state of opera in central Texas.
1 NOV 2024 · This is another opportunity for a high school musician.
This time it’s for those who play wind instruments.
Equity Arc is a national coalition dedicated to increasing racial equity within the field of classical music in the United States. They are now taking applications for their first Equity Arc Wind Symphony. It offers young musicians of color an opportunity to learn from the members of The President’s Own, The United States Marine Band. The primary deadline is November 10th.
18 OCT 2024 · Patrons of the arts are getting a variety of choices this fall season from Texas Performing Arts. There’s the always popular Broadway in Austin musicals and plays. There’s also the acts whose work could be described as curious and imaginative or maybe even mind blowing. Bob Bursey, the Executive and Artistic Director Of Texas Performing Arts says he looks for balance in booking shows because he wants to offer something for everyone.
11 OCT 2024 · It’s quite an autumn of music for the entire family. The Austin Symphony Orchestra is filling up the Long Center this fall with music from a variety of genres. Music Director Peter Bay says they will be busy performing classical pieces, of course, and a few movie events with a live soundtrack. Coming up soon though is the Austin Symphony’s Halloween Children’s Concert. Get your costumes ready!!
22 SEP 2024 · Chorus Austin is celebrating a big milestone this year. It’s the choir’s 60th anniversary. Ryan Heller, the conductor and artistic director of Chorus Austin says the all-volunteer choir is thriving. He’s designed their 60th season with all sorts of collaborations with local performing groups. That includes their annual Messiah singalong in December.
18 SEP 2024 · You would think that a “special” classical music program would be all about the music. You’d be wrong if you’re talking about one particular program for high school aged female classical musicians. The Fortissima program at Colburn School in Los Angeles is aiming for something completely different. Artistic Director and Violinist Jannina Norpoth says they aim to teach their charges how to make it in the world they want to pursue. One student, Tess Reed of Houston, says it was the best experience ever.
12 SEP 2024 · The volunteers of the Austin Civic Orchestra are keeping the orchestra thriving. They’re starting the season with a new music director. Dr. Veronica Salinas of San Antonio has curated a fall season of music that includes works they’ve never done before and she’s collaborating with other performing arts organizations.
7 SEP 2024 · Two of Austin’s most distinguished performing arts organizations are opening their seasons on the same weekend.
The upcoming 2024 season of Austin Classical Guitar could be called a musical United Nations. Classical Guitarists from all over the world are on the schedule. Matt Hinsley, executive director of Austin Classical Guitar says he and artistic director Joe Williams were looking express their season theme of “Give” Their first show is September 14th.
The Austin Symphony opens its season Friday night, September 13th. It’s called Dancing Around the World, with violinist Soojin Han.
31 AUG 2024 · After the rush of Labor Day and the hectic days of a new school year, it might be time to socialize with some chamber music or perhaps some jazz. In our annual series of seasons ahead, ATX Chamber Music and Jazz is offering a social experience. Co-founders and Artistic Directors Geoffrey Herd and Anna Petrova say they give patrons the time to socialize with drinks and hors d'oeuvres before listening to a selective program of chamber music or jazz.
Emerging Beyond The White Curtain
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