2025 Large Ensemble Festival
King-Seabrook Chapel, Huston-Tillotson University
900 Chicon Rd, Austin, TX
The Austin Soundwaves Large Ensemble Festival is a performance opportunity for music ensembles to perform and compete with schools from across the region. Three distinguished judges will provide ensembles with ratings and/or feedback for their performances depending on which track directors choose to sign up for: Contest or Festival.
“Contest” is for established ensembles looking for a more competitive experience, while “Festival” is for developing or younger ensembles. All ability ranges and grade levels are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Program
9:45 AM: Founders Classical Academy of Leander
Intermediate Orchestra
Matthew Stiglich, Director
10:05 AM: St. Andrew’s Episcopal School - Upper Campus
Jazz Band
Rick Palese, Director
10:25 AM: East Austin College Prep
Orchestra
Erika Perera, Director
11:00 AM: Eastside Early College
Pride of Eastside Band
11:20 AM: Founders Classical Academy of Leander
Advanced Orchestra
Matthew Stiglich, Director
11:40 AM: Eastside Early College
Guitar Ensemble
12:00 PM: Austin Achieve High School
Symphonic Band
Michael Galvan, Director
(LUNCH BREAK)
1:30 PM: Manor Rise Academy
Combined 7/8 Bands
Kevin Ryan, Director
1:50 PM: Martin Middle School
Advanced Orchestra
Hector Aguilar, Director
2:10 PM: Austin Achieve Middle School
Advanced Band
Miguel Hernandez, Director
2:30: Martin Middle School
Advanced Band
2:50 PM: Decker Middle School
Symphonic Band
Amanda Douglas, Director
3:10 PM: St. Andrew’s Episcopal School - Upper Campus
Concert Band
Rick Palese, Director
We’d love to have you again! Register today for upcoming opportunities!
SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL DRAYLEN MASON FELLOWS PROGRAM SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
About The Festival Series
The Austin Soundwaves Festival Series provides an opportunity for students and school programs to engage with their musical community through an All-Region band and orchestra showcase, solo/ensemble festival, and large ensemble festival. This program was launched as the Austin Music Education Coalition in 2016 as a way for teachers at smaller schools to share with and learn from each other.
The Festival Series events for 2024-25 include the Invitational Festival and Showcase, Large Ensemble Festival, and Solo and Ensemble Festival.