The Pecan Street Association (PSA) is a volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to preserving and enhancing the historic Sixth Street District in Austin. Proceeds from the biannual Pecan Street Festival, Texas' largest arts festival, support local beautification, education, and charitable initiatives. Since 1978, the festival has celebrated the area's rich history while fostering creativity and community engagement, with all proceeds benefiting the downtown area and various local causes. Please visit the www.pecanstreetfestival.org home page to find the music application. Typically the musician applications opens up 5 months prior to each festival.

We use music and guitars to help young people. A 501c3 non-profit based in Central Texas operating in the memory of teen musician, Alan Curley. The purpose of Pick With Austin is to help educate and elevate a community awareness about the dangers of depression. We provide coping tools to those who may be at-risk in our community. Equipment and instrument donations for at risk children and teens.

Rhythmic Force Percussion is Austin's premier theatrical percussion ensemble, offering audition camps for students aspiring to join their competitive group. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Rhythmic Force teaches valuable life skills like teamwork, discipline, and responsibility, while fostering leadership through a focus on integrity, education, and community. The ensemble competes in the Winter Guard International (WGI) circuit, providing students with top-level performance opportunities. Camps are open to all students aspiring to join our competitive ensemble. Camps are open to all students aspiring to join our competitive ensemble. According to the guidelines set by the Texas Color Guard Circuit and Winter Guard International, performers must be between 14 and 22 years of age.

ave The Music Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring music programs in public schools and promoting the benefits of music education. By providing grants, instruments, and resources, the foundation helps schools build sustainable music programs and advocates for the importance of arts education in children's development. Save The Music aims to ensure that every child has access to music as part of their school curriculum.

SIPM, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2008 by Gourisankar, promotes traditional Indian tabla, vocal, instrumental, and dance forms. Offering spring, summer, and fall classes, including online lessons, SIPM also provides community workshops, lecture demonstrations, and seminars. The organization hosts events like tabla workshops, student baithaks, and the annual World Music Unleashed, featuring renowned masters such as Ustad Zakir Hussain. Scholarships are available for students, and tabla sets can be arranged through a maker in Delhi, India.

SCORE Austin is a nonprofit that provides free, expert mentorship and resources to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Through workshops, personalized support, and a network of experienced volunteers, SCORE Austin helps local businesses succeed and grow. Serving the Central Texas area, SCORE connects entrepreneurs with industry experts who offer guidance on topics such as marketing, sales, and financial management.

Silver Thistle is a non-profit organization which brings Scottish piping and drumming to the central Texas area. Silver Thistle was formed in 1977 and provides bagpipes and drumming lessons for people of all ages. Contact us to book us for your next event, register for piping or drumming lessons, or to learn how to join the band!

The SIMS Foundation provides mental health and substance use recovery services and supports for musicians, music industry professionals, and their dependent family members. Through education, community partnerships, and accessible managed care, SIMS seeks to destigmatize and reduce mental health and substance use issues, while supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of the music community at large. If you’re interested in turning your CD release, birthday bash, or backyard BBQ into a gig for SIMS, please fill out our event hosting form below. A representative from SIMS will be in touch shortly to go over the next steps.

The Society for the Preservation of Texas Music is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to showcasing Texas’ rich music history and emerging talent through media projects and live events. SPTM celebrates Lone Star maverick visionaries in music and film by curating, producing, and screening digital media projects like documentaries, music videos, and concert films. These efforts highlight Texas' rich and unique cinematic and musical history for all to enjoy.

SoCo Women’s Chorus is an auditioned community treble chorus based in Austin, Texas. We were founded in 2012 to provide Central Texas singers with the experience of musical artistry and excellence through choral singing. Our chorus is dedicated to reflecting Austin’s diversity and providing community service through music.