Announcing the Finalist for the 2023 Nelda Hodges Young Artist Competition
The Abilene Philharmonic’s Nelda Hodges Young Artist Competition was established in 2008 to help support outstanding young musicians in the Abilene area. The competition is open to woodwind, brass, percussion, string, and piano students between the ages of 12-18 that live in Texas School Regions 7, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and have not yet graduated high school.
Know Before You Go: Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles
Important Information for Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles. Join us for our season finale to The Lost Season at the Abilene Convention Center, featuring Classical Mystery Tour, A Tribute to The Beatles! There are several items that we’d like you to know in advance of Saturday’s performance: PARKING The main parking lot […]
Know Before You Go: 1812 Overture
Important Information for 1812 Overture. Join us for Masterworks IV: 1812 at the Abilene Convention Center, featuring the 2018 Nelda Hodges Young Artist Competition Bronze Medalist, Faith Fang on solo violin. There are several items that we’d like you to know in advance of Saturday’s performance: PARKING The main parking lot at the convention center […]
Know Before You Go: Mystical Nights
Important Information for Masterworks III: Mystical Nights. Join us for Masterworks III: Mystical Nights at the Abilene Convention Center, featuring the combined Choirs of ACU, HSU, & McM along with Guest Artist Dr. Jeffrey Snider, baritone. There are several items that we’d like you to know in advance of Saturday’s performance: PARKING The main parking […]
Announcing the Finalist for the 2022 Nelda Hodges Young Artist Competition
The Abilene Philharmonic’s Nelda Hodges Young Artist Competition was established in 2008 to help support outstanding young musicians in the Abilene area. The competition is open to woodwind, brass, percussion, string, and piano students between the ages of 12-18 that live in Texas School Regions 7, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and have not yet graduated high school.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: PLANETS
Important Information for Masterworks II: The Planets Join us for Masterworks II: The Planets at the Abilene Convention Center! There are several items that we’d like you to know in advance of Saturday’s performance: PARKING The main parking lot at the convention center is located on the North side of the building and is free […]
Endowment Campaign Press Release
Abilene Philharmonic shatters goal and raises $2 million for Music Director Endowment Campaign. February 2022: After surpassing the Phase 1 campaign goal of $1.5 million with a staggering $2 million, Abilene Philharmonic pushes forward with a Phase 2 goal of raising an additional $1 million by its 75th Anniversary season. The funds raised from […]
Become a Philharmonic Member
It’s time to get out and enjoy the arts by purchasing a Philharmonic membership! As you begin to see crowded concert halls once more, you might take a glance around and assume that the Philharmonic generates its funds through ticket sales. On the contrary, ticket sales only make up about 30% of what the orchestra […]
