Education
Adult Academy
FALL REGISTRATION OPEN We moved to a new registration platform, and you will need to create an Acceptd account before applying for the Adult Academy. Register Here During the fall and spring semesters, avocational musicians (ages 18 & up) are matched into ensembles, typically 3–5 players, according to their level, and assigned a teaching artist. Coaching sessions take place on evenings as determined by the ensemble members and the Teaching Artist at a designated location. The program is open to intermediate to advanced woodwind, brass, string, and piano players. If for any…
Coltman Chamber Music Competition
The national Coltman Chamber Music Competition, launched in 2010, offers advanced applicants performance experience and expert commentary. Winners of the competition receive a cash prize and multiple performance opportunities.
In-School Coaching
Since 1997, ACMC has developed sustainable and valuable collaborations with middle and high schools in the Austin area, offering year-round chamber music instruction to students.
School Concert Tours
School Concert Tours enable ACMC to provide Austin students with educational, unique, and engaging interactive presentations featuring local and visiting artists.
Summer Workshop
The multi-week Summer Workshop is a vibrant chamber music camp held in July. This enriching program offers musical opportunities to musicians of all ages, from youth to adults.
Performance
Concert Season
2026-2027 Concert Season The Austin Chamber Music Center’s 46th season brings world-class artists to Austin for seven extraordinary programs spanning classical tradition, film music, jazz, holiday celebration, and beyond. Grammy Award-winners, international competition champions, and genre-defying innovators share the stage, performing alongside our own Artistic Director Sandy Yamamoto in programs that are as surprising as they are beautiful. Whether you’re a lifelong chamber music devotee or simply looking for a live music experience that will stay with you, this is a season worth experiencing. Buy Packages View the Season Schedule 2026-2027 Artists Past Season Concerts Ariel Quartet 3:00PM, Sunday, July 26, 2026 Galvin Cello Quartet 7:30PM, Saturday, July 25, 2026 Carnival of the Animals 2:00PM, Sunday, July 19, 2026 12:00PM,…
Austin Chamber Music Festival
The Austin Chamber Music Festival takes over the classical music world in Austin every summer. By presenting local, emerging, and international-touring chamber artists, ACMC energizes the community with chamber music.
Annual Events and Celebrations
These special events offer unique performance experiences throughout the year, including A Charlie Brown Christmas and donor thank-you events.
Community Concerts
Annual Pride, Global Heritage, and Black Composers concerts in cultural centers, and interactive programs in nursing/retirement homes, public schools, churches, and schools for the specially-abled.