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Mother's Day Concert at the Capitol - FREE

  • Texas State Capitol, South Steps 1100 Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701 (map)

What better way to close out a great day with Mom than by taking her to a free concert in her honor?

The Austin Symphonic Band will perform well-known tunes, including marches and Broadway musical numbers, that you and your Mom are sure to enjoy!


ACCESSIBILITY

This concert will be held outdoors on the South Steps of the State Capitol. Chairs will be provided, and patrons may also spread blankets on the lawn.

Restrooms are available inside the Capitol building. The building closes at 8:00 p.m.

The Capitol is ADA accessible.


DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

The State Capitol may be approached from any direction, but the Construction Zone north of 15th Street is blocked.

Street parking around the Capitol is free all day Sundays. The Visitor’s Parking Garage, however, closes at 6:30 p.m.


Free and Open to the Public!

Please note: This concert will be held weather permitting. In case of rain or other inclement weather, please check the ASB Facebook Page for updates, or call (512) 956-7420 for information. Canceled events will not be rescheduled.


Program

Conducted by Bill Haehnel

The Star Spangled Banner — arr. Bill Moffit
Festivity — James Curnow
Gershwin! — arr. Warren Barker
Who's Who in Navy Blue — John Philip Sousa
Flight of the Piasa — Robert Sheldon
The Crush Collision March — Scott Joplin
(arranged and conducted by David Cross)
Strike Up the Band — George & Ira Gershwin, arr. Barker
El Relicario — Jose Padilla, arr. Longfield
Sinatra! — arr. Stephen Bulla
Fandango — Frank Perkins, arr. Floyd Werle
Washington Post March — John Philip Sousa, ed. Byrne

This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department. Visit Austin.

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