Enroll and Register for the Soundwaves Symphony today!
Questions? Reach out to our Enrollment Specialist, Christina Cuellar at enrollment@austinsoundwaves.org
When and where does Soundwaves Symphony meet?
Rehearsals: Mondays, 6:30–8:00 PM | Optional additional rehearsal TBD
Location: We are finalizing negotiations with three strong venue partners and will announce very soon.
When is the first performance?
Debut Concert: Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Instrumentation: Woodwinds, brass, orchestral strings, and percussion
How do auditions work?
Open Enrollment: The Soundwaves Symphony is open to committed young musicians ages 11-22. We encourage students from all backgrounds and schools to enroll, including Austin ISD schools, Round ISD schools, Austin Community College, St. Edward’s University, Huston-Tillotson, and others.
Seating: We will hold chair auditions for the Symphony during the first day of rehearsal on Monday, September 15th. Selections for all instruments will be chosen from Jean Sibelius’ Finlandia and will be posted here by Monday, August 25th.
Principal Players: If you would like to be considered for a principal chair (concertmaster, principal second, first flute, etc.), you must submit a YouTube video audition by Wednesday, September 10th, you will need to audition with additional excerpts on September 15th. This is only required for students interested in first chair or front stand placement - it is not required for everyone.
Ready to take a look at the music? Click on the Audition Materials button below.
Send any questions you have to enrollment@austinsoundwaves.org
What is the cost to participate?
Tuition: $150
Scholarships: Thanks to support from H-E-B and the City of Austin, scholarships are available for all participants to further reduce or eliminate tuition. Cost will never be a barrier to joining Soundwaves Symphony.
This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
About the Soundwaves Symphony
The Soundwaves Symphony brings together exceptional young musicians and beyond to explore the full power of orchestral performance. With opportunities for concerto features, guest artist residencies, regional tours, and the commissioning of new works, the Symphony offers an experience as ambitious as its players.
Our long-term vision for the Soundwaves Symphony is to provide a space for every young musician with the opportunity to play orchestral music at the highest possible level. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re on your way to music school or a career as a professional musician, the Soundwaves Symphony will have an orchestra just for you.
A recording of Black Violin’s hit Brandenburg in May 2020, featuring students from several of our school partnerships.