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Round Top Festival Institute

PERFORM WHERE EVERY NOTE COMES TO LIFE

AN EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

Why Directors Choose the Round Top Festival Institute

Experience a unique performance opportunity in the renowned Round Top Festival Institute Concert Hall. Hosted by Perform America TX, LLC in collaboration with Next Level Initiatives, this event provides ensembles with an exceptional performance environment, professional recording opportunities, and the chance to work alongside highly qualified clinicians in one of Texas' premier concert venues.

2027 ROUND TOP FESTIVAL INSTITUTE

The Round Top Festival Institute offers more than a traditional concert performance. Ensembles receive dedicated stage time in an acoustically exceptional venue, collaborate with a professional recording engineer, and benefit from an educational experience designed to enhance both musicianship and performance. Every aspect of the day is focused on providing a truly Next Level performance experience.

YOUR NEXT LEVEL PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

Perform in one of Texas' most respected concert halls while giving your students the opportunity to experience exceptional acoustics, professional production, and meaningful educational growth in a truly inspiring setting.

ARRIVE & PREPARE

Enjoy approximately 90 minutes of dedicated stage time, including setup, warm-up, collaboration with the recording engineer, and balance checks before your performance.

PERFORM & LEARN

Present your prepared concert program, participate in an on-stage clinic with a highly qualified clinician, and perform in a venue designed specifically for exceptional musical experiences.

TAKE THE EXPERIENCE HOME

Receive a professional audio recording of your performance and leave with valuable educational insight and lasting memories from your time at the Round Top Festival Institute Concert Hall.

HEAR FROM OUR CLINICIANS

Discover what makes the Round Top Festival Institute such a memorable educational experience. Our clinicians share their perspective on performing in this remarkable venue, working with student ensembles, and the value of combining professional performance opportunities with meaningful musical instruction.

EVERYTHING INCLUDED IN YOUR EXPERIENCE

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

Approximately 90 minutes of dedicated stage time, including setup, warm-up, collaboration with the recording engineer, sound check, performance, an on-stage clinic with a highly qualified clinician, and a professional audio recording of your concert.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

$500 reservation deposit

Secure your performance date, deposit will be applied toward your final invoice. Performance dates are scheduled based on availability, and alternative dates may be offered if your preferred date is unavailable.

PERFORMANCE RESOURCES

The Round Top Festival Institute provides access to a grand piano and timpani if needed. Ensembles requiring additional percussion equipment or choral risers should plan to provide their own equipment.

IMPORTANT

**Please note that we will be able to provide timpani, and grand piano if needed, all other percussion equipment and risers if needed must be brought in**

2027 PERFORMANCE DATES

Location: Round Top Festival Institute Concert Hall

Performance Experience Includes:

  • Approximately 90 minutes on stage
  • Setup and warm-up time
  • Collaboration with recording engineer David Smith (Music Smith Audio)
  • Time for balance checks
  • On-stage clinic
  • Performance of your prepared concert program
  • Professional audio recording
  • Professional video recording

Clinicians:

  • TBD
  • TBD

Location: Round Top Festival Institute Concert Hall

Performance Experience Includes:

  • Approximately 90 minutes on stage
  • Setup and warm-up time
  • Collaboration with recording engineer David Smith (Music Smith Audio)
  • Time for balance checks
  • On-stage clinic
  • Performance of your prepared concert program
  • Professional audio recording
  • Professional video recording

Clinicians:

  • TBD
  • TBD

Looking for another date?

Additional performance dates may be available upon request. Contact Perform America TX, LLC at (512) 229-1985 to discuss scheduling and custom pricing for non-festival performance dates.

Testimonials from Directors and Clinician:

  • What a truly amazing venue. Wood everywhere you look. Translation…stunning acoustics, like playing inside a string bass. And, the recordings I sampled were as even and clear as I have ever heard. Certainly, Round Top is a wonderful music-making destination.
    Richard Floyd
    UIL State Director of Music Emeritus
  • Love this stage, kids can hear across the stage very well and out in the hall it’s even better! I encourage everyone to consider coming here.
    Kerry Taylor
    Director of Bands
    Westlake High School
  • I can’t recommend this performance venue enough to my colleagues. We’re happy that Next Level Initiatives and Perform America- TX, LLC are providing this opportunity for ensembles across the state in these Next Level Performances at venues like Round Top.
    Mike Howard
    Director of Bands
    Vandegrift High School
  • That’s part of the magic of going to a festival like this, to perform in a space that is truly beautiful and will accept the beauty of the music you have prepared
    Gary Green
    Emeritus Director of Bands
    Frost School of Music at The University of Miami

READY TO TAKE THE STAGE?

Perform on the renowned stage of the Round Top Festival Institute Concert Hall and provide your students with an unforgettable musical experience. Register today with Perform America TX, LLC to secure your preferred performance date and enjoy professional recording opportunities, expert clinician feedback, and a truly exceptional concert experience.

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