Volunteer

The Austin Civic Orchestra has grown tremendously over the last four decades, and community support is a big part of what makes our concerts and programs possible. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to get involved, we offer a variety of volunteer opportunities that directly support our mission of bringing orchestral music to Austin.

Volunteers help with essential tasks such as soliciting donations, selling advertising, assisting with ticket and merchandise sales at concerts, and preparing for receptions and special events. Every role contributes to creating welcoming, high‑quality musical experiences for our audiences.

If you’d like to lend your time and talents, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at info@austincivicorchestra.org or call at 523-200-2261 to get started.

Donate

The Austin Civic Orchestra has grown over the past 40 years into one of the largest civic orchestras in the country — a testament to the passion and support of our community. Because of you, classical music remains accessible and welcoming to Central Texas. Our commitment to keeping ticket prices low ensures that anyone can experience the joy and inspiration of live orchestral music.

Individual and corporate donations play a vital role in sustaining this work. Your generosity helps us present high‑quality performances, reach new audiences, and continue enriching Austin through music.

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Business Sponsorship

Partnering with the Austin Civic Orchestra is a powerful way for your business to support the arts while gaining meaningful visibility in the Greater Austin community. Our concerts attract engaged audiences from across Central Texas, and your sponsorship places your brand in front of concertgoers, families, students, and arts supporters both in person and online.

We offer a range of underwriting opportunities designed to match your business’s goals and community‑impact priorities. If you’d like to explore sponsorship options or discuss a custom partnership, we’d be happy to connect.

Reach us at info@austincivicorchestra.org or 512‑200‑2261 to learn more.

 

Contact

Advertising

For businesses who would like to only advertise with us, we offer three options:

• Concert Program Page Advertiser – $600
  • Linked ad on each online concert program page for the season.
  • Business name and link on our home page for a year.
  • Logo linked to business included on all promotional emails
  • 4 complimentary tickets to the concert.
• Webpage Link with logo added to all promotional emails – $400
  • Logo linked to business included on all promotional emails
  • Business name and link on our home page for a year.
• Webpage Link – $200
  • Business name and link on our home page for a year.

 

Auditions for the ACO

Registration Form

• Registration is open for auditions with the Austin Civic Orchestra for the 2026-27 season
• Openings available for
  • Violin and Viola section and substitutes
  • Cello substitutes
  • String bass section
  • Flute substitutes
  • Oboe substitute
  • Bass Clarinet section and Bb/A substitute
  • Horn Substitute
• Excerpt list
• Auditions will be held on Saturday, August 22 at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, 606 W. 15th Street, Austin, 78701

Admission to the orchestra and seating placement depend on the results of the audition rubric and will be announced by the Executive Director.

Please note:  The Austin Civic Orchestra is a volunteer organization meaning no one is compensated for their performances. Additionally, it’s essential to know that members are required to pay dues to participate in the orchestra with options available to complete ACO-related tasks instead of paying this fee.

The ACO rehearses on most Tuesday evenings for two hours. In the 2026-27 season, we are planning to perform 7 concerts, with optional education concerts and performances.

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Compete

Amster Chamber Music Program

The annual Amster Chamber Music Program provides young musicians, eighteen years of age or less, from Austin and the surrounding area the opportunity to make music in a chamber ensemble and with the ACO.  Competition prizes include college scholarships and the opportunity to perform at Austin Civic Orchestra concerts in the spring.

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Composition Competition

The ACO believes in the cultivation of new music and giving up-and-coming composers the opportunity to have their music performed. Every two years, composers from around the world submit their compositions for the opportunity to have their piece performed by the ACO in one of their regular concerts and the cash prize of $1,000.

This contest is on hold until after the pandemic has passed. Please stay tuned for news of our next contest.