an orchestra unafraid to take a stand.
Austin Unconducted builds community by creating inclusive, immersive, and relevant concert experiences that engage diverse audiences.
As a cooperative orchestra, we re-examine the long arc of musical tradition through a contemporary lens with performances that promote equity and generate new excitement for art music in our ever changing city.
austin unconducted is:
democratic
From the beginning we knew we didn’t want a conductor. In order to rethink how classical music gets presented, we need to rethink every step of the process. Members of the ensemble take turns leading rehearsals, we vote when making important decisions, and we’re always in communication about the day to day of the organization.
Collaborative
Each concert features a community curator, a voice in the community who we think has an important message. We work together to plan the concert, from conceptualizing a theme, to deciding what music to play, to designing the flow of the concert. It’s truly a team effort to put on one of our concerts.
representative
We work hard to make sure that we are representative of our community. In our performers, the pieces we perform, and the collaborations we undertake, we make it a point to center diversity, equity, and inclusion in our activities.
The Origins
Austin Unconducted was founded in 2021 by a group of friends seeking to reimagine how classical music is presented. We’ve been moving and shaking ever since.
