Texas Music Office

The 2026 Summer Institute Concert Series at the Round Top Festival Institute runs from June 1 through July 11 at Festival Hill in Round Top, offering six weeks of chamber music, orchestral performances, special themed concerts, and recitals featuring the Texas Festival Orchestra and nearly 100 emerging classical musicians from around the world. The series officially opens on June 6 with a Chamber Music Concert followed by the Texas Festival Orchestra’s opening performance and continues with concerts every weekend through July 11. Special events include a Patriotic Concert on June 28, American Composers Concerts on July 4 and July 5, and season-closing chamber and orchestra concerts on July 11.

Performing artists include members of the Texas Festival Orchestra, distinguished faculty artists, and guest conductors from around the world. Featured conductors for the 2026 season include JoAnn Falletta, Jerry Junkin, Robert Spano, Carl St. Clair, Michelle Merrill, Delyana Lazarova, and Dongmin Kim. Featured faculty artists include concert pianist James Dick, violinist Stefan Milenkovich, violist Brett Deubner, cellist Emilio Colón, flutist Carol Wincenc, clarinetist Jonathan Gunn, and pianist Viktor Valkov, among many others appearing throughout the festival’s chamber and orchestral programs.

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The 2026 Sonic Guild George Reiff Producers Grant is a competitive funding opportunity that supports music producers in the Austin and Seattle music communities by providing $7,500 to develop a recording project with an artist who may not otherwise have access to professional production resources. The grant is intended for experienced producers who have released at least one commercially available full-length album and who reside within 100 miles of Austin or Seattle. Through this program, Sonic Guild helps foster high-quality music production, strengthen local creative ecosystems, and create meaningful collaborations between producers and emerging artists. Applications for the 2026 grant cycle must be submitted by June 12, 2026.

Named in honor of George Reiff, the acclaimed Austin bassist, producer, mentor, and longtime advocate for independent musicians, the grant celebrates his legacy of artistic excellence and community support. Recipients receive funding to complete a proposed recording project, along with visibility and promotional opportunities through Sonic Guild. The program not only helps producers expand their portfolios but also enables artists to create professional recordings while retaining ownership of their work. By investing directly in creative partnerships, the George Reiff Producers Grant continues Sonic Guild’s mission of empowering musicians and strengthening regional music communities.

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In FY2026, the Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program awarded $10.1 million to 180 music venues and festivals across 60 Texas cities, supporting communities and local economies statewide.

Learn more at https://gov.texas.gov/music/tmir

The 30th annual Texas Music Revolution will kick off June 5, 2026, in historic downtown McKinney, bringing two days of Americana, Red Dirt, country, and roots music performances to multiple stages around the Downtown McKinney Square at 111 N. Tennessee Street. Presented by KHYI 95.3 The Range, the festival has become one of North Texas’ signature live music events, showcasing both legendary Texas artists and emerging performers while drawing fans from across the region for a weekend of music, food, and community celebrations.

The 2026 lineup features major performances by Wade Bowen, Shane Smith and the Saints, Ray Wylie Hubbard, William Beckmann, Shelby Stone, Two Tons of Steel, and Ellis Bullard, along with dozens of additional artists performing throughout the weekend. The milestone anniversary festival will continue its longstanding tradition of celebrating independent Texas music while creating an immersive live music experience across McKinney’s historic downtown district.

Texas Music Revolution

The Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program has supported music venues and festivals in 98 cities, helping keep music alive in communities statewide.

Learn more at https://gov.texas.gov/music/tmir