Women's Symphony League of Austin | Organizations | About

Founded in 1953, the Women’s Symphony League of Austin provides service and financial support to the Austin Symphony Orchestra and its children’s educational programs. With a diverse membership of more than 650, this group gives over 10,000 hours of service annually and raised over $350,000 for the ASO last year alone.

Among the many educational /service projects on which members work are:

Children’s Day Art Park

On Wednesday mornings during June and July, volunteers help with tickets, balloons, refreshments and art activities at Symphony Square in downtown Austin.

Maidens and Squires

Maidens and Squires is a junior symphony volunteer group for 7th grade boys and girls, that culminates in their presentation at the Jewel Ball early in their 8th grade year. Members of this committee serve as chaperones at the group’s work sessions and socials.

Orchestra Relations

Volunteers help with food for the symphony players at the dress rehearsals on the Thursday evening prior to the weekend concerts throughout the season.

Pops Decorations

Members of this committee decorate the tables for at least one of the two Pops Concerts held at the Palmer Events Center each season (December or May).

Symphony for Simple Simon/Sinfonica de Simon

WSL’s award-winning project that introduces grade schoolers to the music and instruments of the orchestra. Two groups (one performing in English, one in Spanish) have rehearsals and perform at area schools.

Teacher Appreciation

Committee members help with food and other aspects at one or two after school events that honor area school music teachers each fall (usually early November).

Youth Concerts

This committee helps with ushering /general assistance, either decorating for the School Day Halloween Concerts or by ushering and assisting at the Young People’s Concerts in the Spring. Both events happen on weekday mornings at the Long Center for the Performing Arts.

Membership

Candidates for membership in the WSL are recommended by current members. Active members are requested to participate both financially and with volunteer hours each year on the two major fundraisers: Jewel Ball in the fall and Designer Showhouse in the spring. They are also required to participate on at least one other service or educational committee and to assist in hostessing a general meeting once every two years.

General Meetings, which include a program and social time as well as a short business session, are usually held in the late morning on the second Monday of each month, September through May. There is at least one evening meeting each year, and efforts are made accommodate to holidays, etc. Attendance at General Meetings is not required. For further information, call (512)476-5098 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).