An Intermediate Ensemble

Abilene Youth Strings (AYS) is an intermediate strings ensemble for students 5th grade through 10th grade. AYS helps students improve string technique, music literacy, and advance their sightreading skills while they work alongside their peers to tackle fun and exciting music.
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$220 Yearly Tuition

  • What's Included in Tuition:
  • Sixteen 2-hour rehearsals
  • Two concerts
  • One recital
  • End-of-year party

Practice Days & Location

  • Sunday Afternoons 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • ACU Williams Performing Arts Center
    1725 ACU Dr.
    Abilene, TX

2026 - 2027 Full Calendar

Fall

  • September 13th – Rehearsal
  • September 20th – Rehearsal
  • September 27th – Rehearsal
  • October 4th – Rehearsal
  • October 11th – NO REHEARSAL
  • October 18th – Rehearsal
  • October 25th – Rehearsal
  • November 1st – Rehearsal
  • November 8th – Dress Rehearsal
  • November 9th – Fall Concert

Spring

  • January 24th – Rehearsal
  • January 31st – Rehearsal
  • February 7th – Rehearsal
  • February 14th – NO Rehearsal
  • February 21st – Rehearsal
  • February 28th – Rehearsal
  • March 7th – NO REHEARSAL
  • March 14th – Rehearsal
  • March 21st – Rehearsal
  • March 28th – NO REHEARSAL
  • April 4th – Dress Rehearsal
  • April 5th – Spring Concert
  • April 10th – End-of-year Party
  • April 11th – Recital