The ACGYO, founded in 2013 under the direction of Joe Williams, is an ensemble of advanced young guitarists from across our community. The youth involved have spent years refining their musical skills, and along the way they’ve made amazing videos, premiered many new works, performed on Austin’s biggest stages, and toured as far as San Francisco. We couldn’t be more proud of their accomplishments.
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of ACGYO, they’re going on tour in Spain this June!
Learn more about our Youth and Community Ensembles.
Our ACG Youth Orchestra is preparing to go on their most exciting tour yet next month; all the way to Spain!
On June 3, the ACGYO will set foot in Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, marking the beginning of their European adventure. From there, they will travel to the picturesque town of Muro De Alcoy- a place where magic truly happens.
YO members will have the opportunity to visit the esteemed Alhambra Guitars factory, where amidst the rich craftsmanship, they will pick up fifteen of Alhambra’s exquisite 4 P Conservatory model guitars. Over the course of a week in Spain, the ACGYO will enchant audiences across Southern Spain with Alhambra’s donated instruments.
From intimate performances in quaint villages to large concerts in bustling cities to master classes with world renowned musicians, these young musicians will not only blow their audiences away, they will be forging connections, fostering cultural exchange, and celebrating the universal language of music.
We can’t wait to share their adventures with you!
We at ACG extend a heartfelt thank you to Alhambra Guitars and Fundación Alhambra Guitarras for helping us make this dream a reality.
We also share our deepest gratitude to every member of our community who supports ACG, we are only capable of creating moments like these because of you. We are profoundly thankful to all of you.
June 3
The ACGYO landed in Madrid today! They took part in a walking tour of the city and had the chance to visit places like the Prado Museum, where they have some gorgeous works by significant Spanish artists such as Francisco de Goya, and tried traditional Spanish dishes like Paella!
June 4
Today, our ACGYO members visited the esteemed Alhambra Guitar factory in Muro de Alcoy, where they picked up fourteen gorgeous guitars, generously donated by Alhambra Guitars and Fundación Alhambra Guitarras, that they will use to enchant audiences across the country all week long!
June 5
The ACGYO had a beach day in Alicante, Spain! They had the chance to relax on the gorgeous beach and some explored a nearby castle!
They ended their evening exploring the city of Murcia before their rehearsals and concert happening tomorrow!
June 6
Had a gorgeous concert in Murcia, Spain and got to explore the city later that evening!
June 7
Today the ACGYO traveled to Almeria, where they played at Museo de la Guitarra. They then went to Casa-Museo Antonio Torres- a house that Torres lived in and made guitars at. They ended their day driving to Granada and doing a pop up concert in a plaza outside of a Cathedral!
June 8
Our ensembles members visited the Alhambra for a few hours, returned guitars to a shop, had lunch and yummy churros, did some shopping and got to hang out in the prettiest place ever, Granada!
