CLASSICALTHE AUSTIN SYMPHONIC BAND will present "An Evening with John Philip Sousa," re-creating an authentic rendition of a turn-of-the-century Sousa touring band concert. The event will be held at the Palmer Auditorium, S. First & Riverside Dr. Tickets are $10 general; $7 seniors and students. Richard Floyd will conduct (as Sousa), and Austin's own Cactus Pryor will narrate the program. Fri, March 20, 7:30pm. 454-TIXS.
FLUTIST JAMES GALWAY & THE TOKYO STRING QUARTET will perform at Bass Concert Hall on the UT campus. Galway has been internationally recognized for his matchless interpretations of classical music, and the Tokyo String Quartet has been praised for their exceptional technical command and elegant performance style. Call for ticket prices. Sun, March 22, 7pm. 471-1444.
GILKA WARA CESPEDES will perform piano works of the Bolivian Masters (1898-1998) at Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress. Cespedes' guests include Jacco Velarde, Dan Dickey, Angel Ibanez, and Javier Palacios. Sun, March 22, 4pm. 480-9373.
THE AUSTIN CIVIC WIND ENSEMBLE will give a free concert at the Austin School for the Blind, 45th & Burnet. The program includes the premiere of the original tone poem, Mulange, by Austin composer and conductor Rick Glascock. Tue, March 24, 7:30pm. 326-4088.
INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN HARPIST Louise Trotter will perform in concert at St. Martin's Lutheran Church, 15th & Rio Grande. Trotter will present a program of classical, jazz, pop, folk, country, and original compositions. A donation of $7 is requested. Thu, March 26, 7pm. 288-4868 or 452-3082.
THE CAPITAL CITY MEN'S CHORUS will present their first concert offering for the spring, held at the First Unitarian Church, 4700 Grover. Opera fans and fans of the "Great White Way" will be treated to works from Carmen, Tannhaüser, nautical selections from Gilbert and Sullivan, Broadway hits, Disney music, and more. Tickets are $10 advance/$12 at the door. Sat & Sun, March 28 & 29, 4pm. 454-TIXS.
VIOLINIST ANNE AKIKO MEYERS will perform with the Austin Symphony at Bass Concert Hall on the UT campus. Beethoven's Violin Concerto will be highlighted with Meyers, and Ravel's Le Tombeau de Couperin and Bizet's Symphony No. 1 in C Major will also be on the program. Meyers has received acclaim from both critics and audiences alike, and she has won numerous awards and performed across the globe. Tickets are $12-26 at the Symphony Box Office, 11th & Red River. Fri & Sat, March 27 & 28, 8pm. 476-6064 or 888/4-MAESTRO.
KMFA CLASSICAL RADIO needs volunteers to work their phone bank for the Spring Challenge Drive fundraiser, slated for March 23-April 3. At least five volunteers are needed for each 2-3 hour shift. Participants will receive KMFA merchandise, certificates of appreciation, lots of great food, and on-air recognition. Call now if you'd like to help out. 476-5632.
THE LENTEN ORGAN CONCERTS will be held during the season of Lent at St. David's Episcopal Church, Seventh & San Jacinto. Free, followed by lunch (at 12:30pm, $4). March 25: Tim Smith (of St. Lukes's Episcopal Church). Wednesdays, 12:05pm. 472-1196.
THE NOONDAY CONCERT SERIES is held weekly at noon at Central Presbyterian Church, Eighth & Brazos. Free, followed by lunch (at 12:30pm, $3). March 26: Ananda Trio. Thursdays, noon. 472-2445.
SOUTHWEST TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC For upcoming events: 512/245-2651.
SAN ANTONIO SYMPHONY hosts events for their '97-'98 season. 210/554-1000.
UT SCHOOL OF MUSIC Call at any time for recorded listings of upcoming events: 471-5401.