2026 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
4th Period Orchestra
Matthew Stiglich, Director

10:05 AM: Decker Middle School
Symphonic Band
Amanda Douglas, Director

10:25 AM: General Marshall Middle School
Concert Band
Bailey Akin-Jimenez, Director

11:00: Founders Classical Academy of Leander
7th Period Orchestra
Matthew Stiglich, Director

11:20: East Austin College Prep
Advanced Orchestra
Erika Perera, Director

11:40 AM: General Marshall Middle School
Concert Band
Bailey Akin-Jimenez, Director

(LUNCH BREAK)

1:00 PM: Founders Classical Academy of Leander
Chamber Orchestra
Matthew Stiglich, Director

1:20 PM: Austin Achieve Middle School
7th Grade Band
Miguel Hernandez, Director

1:45: Akins Early College High School
Mariachi Las Aguilas
Susana Diaz-Lopez, Director

2:25 Dripping Springs Youth Orchestra
Chamber Ensemble
Jan Davis, Director

2:45 PM: Austin Achieve High School
Symphonic Band
Bobby Barrera, Director

3:05 PM: St. Andrew’s Episcopal School - Upper Campus
Jazz Band
Rick Palese, Director

We’d love to have you again! Register today for upcoming opportunities!

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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.