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The Hill Country Clarinet Trio performs at Scholz Garten, TCMF 2010

Austin — The Texas Community Music Festival returned to Scholz Garten Monday night with performances by the Hill Country Clarinet Trio of Marble Falls and the Austin Jazz Band.

While most assuredly jinxing the final day of the Fifth annual TCMF, the skies were clear and a cool breeze washed over a mostly packed biergarten at Texas’ oldest restaurant.  And the audience was treated to wonderful performances, which has become the hallmark of this “we’re only in it for the music” festival.

The Fifth annual Texas Community Music Festival concludes Thursday at Scholz Garten beginning at6:30 with the Chalumeau Clarinet Quartet, followed by the mellow tones of the world-infamous WURST BAND!

The Austin Jazz Band at TCMF 2010, Scholz Garten in Austin

Make plans to join us as we close down the most successful Texas Community Music Festival with a rousing chorus of  ”In Heaven There is No Beer!”  In fact — BRING YOUR HORN AND JOIN US!   That’s what community music is all about.

On Monday, Scholz Garten will host the Hill Country Clarinet Trio and then from 7:00 – 9:00pm  — it’ll be the Austin Jazz Band

Then on Thursday, May 6, the FIFTH ANNUAL TEXAS COMMUNITY MUSIC FESTIVAL culminates with the Chalumeau Clarinet Quartet from 6:30 til  7:30 and then at 8pm, it’ll be the season’s first appearance of The Wurst Band, come raise a stein, toast the TCMF and join us in a rousing chorus of “In Heaven There Is No Beer.”  Prosit!

I want to thank Jim Schwobel of ACWE for doing such an outstanding job of MC’ing the weekend’s performances at Central Market.  And thanks again to Central Market for having us again and to all of the outstanding musicians for donating their time to perform for the people of Central Texas!

Go to the following link and listen to excerpts from the 2010 festival.  AND BUY CDS!  This is great stuff and probably the best opportunity all of our bands have of snagging high quality professional recordings of our performance.  Please excuse the odd grackle and screaming toddler.  This is all great stuff!

Oh yeah!  TCMF continues Monday night at 6:30 pm at Scholz Garten and ends Thursdya night at 6:30 at Scholz with clarinets and then… the 2010 premiere of the world-infamous WURST BAND!

Ein Prosit!

Hill Country Horn Choir performs at 2010 Texas Community Music Festival

AUSTIN — The fifth annual Texas Community Music Festival kicked off its final Sunday at Central Market North with the traditional Jazz Brunch from the Chaparral Dixielanders.  It was the sixth time the Dixieland group had kicked off the Sunday set with a “Jazz Brunch;” each one bringing rhythm to the audience and delight to the diners!

The day continued with the Hill Country Horn Choir and a performance by another TCMF veteran group, Los Klezmeros, who spread their Eastern European Klezmer joy to the growing crowd at Central Market North.

Consult the Schedule page on this site for the remainder of today’s schedule.  The performance culminates at 7:45pm with the festival farewell performance by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble, the TCMF host organization.

We also wish to express our gratitude to the Austin Jazz Alliance for sponsoring Saturday’s fabulous program.  We look forward to continued partnership with both AJA and the Austin Traditional Jazz Society, sponsors of last Friday night’s program.

The Texas Community Music Festival shifts back to historic Scholz Garten for performances Monday evening at 6:00 and Thursday at 6:30.  The festival culminates at 8pm Thursday with the year’s first performance of the infamous Wurst Band and the traditional playing of “In Heaven There is no Beer!”

Ryan Honeycutt will lead off the evening, sponsored by the Austin Jazz Alliance, sponsors of Saturday’s program at Central Market North.

At 8pm, it’s the first of our two “South by SouthWurst” performances — featuring the New Austin Polka Band.  So come out, fill a stein or two and celebrate Texas Teutonic Tunes!

The festival shifts back to Central Market North Saturday morning at 10am with a full day of Jazz, brought to you by the Austin Jazz Alliance, and continues at Central Market Sunday with another full day of music that’s as diverse as Austin itself.

Check the schedule page for full details.

Texas Community Music Festival is brought to you by The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble, in conjunction this year with the Austin Traditional Jazz Society and Austin Jazz Alliance, and graciously hosted by Central Market North and Scholz Garten.

The largest single weekend crowd in TCMF history jammed Central Market North from downbeat Friday night through the evening on Sunday, and the musicians responded with stellar performances.  Among Sunday evening’s highlights was the appearance of longtime bandleader and arranger Dr. Tom Husak, who has been recovering from recent illness, and the presentation of the 2010 educational program by the Austin Jazz Workshop, who this year has dedicated its program to the works of jazz legend Horace Silver.

The Texas Community Music Festival resumes Monday at 6pm at historic Scholz Garten with performances by the Pecan Street Brass Quintet, Austin Wonderbrass and Republic of Texas Big Band.

As always, TCMF performances are free admission.

Check this site for photo and video highlights from the  first weekend of what’s shaping up to be the most memorable TCMF ever!

Starlight Symphony Orchestra performs on the first Sunday of the 2010 Texas Community Music Festival

AUSTIN — The Texas Community Music Festival continued Sunday, April 25, under blue skies at Central Market North.   Traditionally, the Sunday morning set is performed by the Chaparral Dixielanders, and for the fifth consecutive year, the Austin jazz band kicked things off.

Lisa Clark made the first of several Sunday performances, followed by the Starlight Symphony Orchestra and Hill Country Community Band of Wimberley.

The afternoon portion of the festival swings into jazz mode, beginning with the Austin Jazz Band, Lisa Clark’s Swingin’ Caravan, Republic of Texas Jazz Band, ACC Jazz Band and culminating at 7:45pm with the Austin Jazz Workshop.

Check back for updates, photos, videos and other news from the 2010 Texas Community Music Festival.

Passing Measures performs at 2010 TCMF

AUSTIN,  April 24, 2010 — Hundreds of appreciative music lovers were treated to a fabulous Saturday afternoon of music and clear sunny skies as the Fifth Annual Texas Community Music Festival resumed at Central Market North.

Day 2 of the TCMF opened with a performance by the host organization, the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Maestro Robert Laguna, who rewarded the early audience with a challenging program of concert band literature inspired by classic literary works.

Next up was Passing Measures, one of the region’s premiere Renaissance ensembles, performing on Renaissance period instruments.

A brief but inspired appearance by about 30 members of the University of Texas Longhorn Alumni Band delighted the crowd, who enthusiastically joined in choruses of “The Eyes of Texas” and “Texas Fight.”

The Austin Wonderbrass followed with a program of traditional British Brass Band literature.

The Festival continues through 9pm Saturday, culminating w2ith a show by Latin jazz favorites, Ritmo 3, at 7pm.  Music begins Sunday at 10am, at Central Market North.

Please check the Schedule page for more information and check back throughout the day for more updates.

Tom Straus, president of the Austin Traditional Jazz Society, introduces Aunt Ruby's Sweet Jazz Babies, Friday, April 23 to kick off the 2010 TCMF

The Texas Community Music Festival is off and running this evening at Central Market North.   The Cafe patio quickly filled as listeners enjoyed beautiful weather and the TCMF’s opening lineup presented and sponsored by the Austin Traditional Jazz Society.

More to come.   Stay with us throughout the Fifth Annual TCMF right here, on Twitter at @TCMFestival or on Facebook.