Austin Soundwaves serves student musicians across the greater Austin area, providing diverse opportunities for learners of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. In our most recently completed fiscal year, we worked with more than 1,100 students through 30 school partnerships and programs.

We lead learning partnerships that transform school music programs into inspiring centers of creativity and offer community-based programming that encourages lifelong learning and empowers students of all ages to achieve personal and professional success.

We support orchestra, band, mariachi, and general music in grades K-12 during the school day. We lead afterschool programming such as Mariachi Para Todos, an intergenerational ensemble made up of students ages 10-55+. We create opportunities for interdisciplinary, student-led activities like the Draylen Mason Fellows Program.

Teaching & Mentoring: We teach music and support the overall success and well-being of every student through school-based and community programs. 

Coaching & Training: We help teachers achieve their goals, refine their skills, and sustain their careers. 

Planning & Collaboration: We work with school and nonprofit leaders to plan and implement effective music education systems. 

Bringing it all together: We create educational equity by sharing impactful resources, building meaningful networks of stakeholders, and advocating for arts-rich education in Austin and beyond.