Abilene Philharmonic

08/22/2026

It's time to meet the next Philharmonic staff member, Education Coordinator Jenny Johnson!

Jenny graduated with a B.B.S. in English Education from Hardin Simmons University; she taught secondary English in public schools for 13 year. When asked what her favorite part of this job was, she said, "Watching students experience music in new and different ways. I love to watch students learn!"

Individual tickets for our 26-27 concerts are on sale now! Go to https://abiphil.com/current-concerts/ to get yours today!

📸 Graci Melbourne

08/15/2026

It's time to meet the next Philharmonic staff member, Business Manager Madi Melbourne!

Madi received a BFA in Theatre from McMurry University, and while she's new to the world of orchestral music, she's thrilled to be surrounded by such talented musicians. About the Phil, she says, "It's such a blessing to have such a phenomenal orchestra in Abilene, and I love that I get to be a small part of it!"

Individual tickets for our 26-27 concerts are now on sale! Visit https://abiphil.com/current-concerts/ to get your seats now.

📸 Graci Melbourne

08/10/2026

08/08/2026

It's time to meet the next Philharmonic staff member, Operations & Personnel Manager Beverly Gard-Pardinas!

Beverly received an undergraduate degree in Music Education from Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, and she later completed her masters degree in Music Education from Anderson University. She also holds a Professional Performance Degree in Oboe from Penn State and a Doctorate of Music Education from Liberty University. Her favorite part of the job? She says that it's "getting to collaborate with musicians and being a part of bringing beautiful music to the West Texas community!"

Individual tickets for our 26-27 concerts go on sale August 10 at 10:00 AM!

08/01/2026

The spotlight usually shines onstage, but there’s an entire team working behind the scenes. As we get ready for our 76th season, let’s pull back the curtain and introduce the people who make the magic happen.

First and foremost, meet our Executive Director, Nick Williamson! Nick received an undergraduate degree in Music from Hardin-Simmons University, and he later completed a graduate degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from Arizona State. About the Phil, he says, "No two days look the same, but all of it goes toward supporting live classical music. Behind the scenes is the best seat in the house!"

Individual tickets for our 26-27 concerts go on sale August 10 at 10:00 AM!

📸: Graci Melbourne

07/22/2026

06/26/2026

It's almost time; season subscriptions open next week! 🎉 Offering memorable experiences ranging from Beethoven to Sinatra, season 76 is sure to have something for everyone. Purchase your tickets starting June 30th to secure your seats! In the meantime, explore the full season lineup at the link in our bio

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06/17/2026

🎶 Season 76 is right around the corner, and so are season subscriptions! 🎶

Join us for a season of world-class guest artists, brilliant musical talent, and a thrilling concert line-up, as well as the return of a Big Country holiday staple. Season 76 has a little something for everyone, and your seat is waiting! Our new season subscriptions open June 30th, so mark your calendars. In the meantime, explore the full season lineup at the link in our bio.

🎟️ 325-677-6710 | AbiPhil.com