Welcome to the 18th Season of the Symphony BATS! We look forward to sharing another wonderful season of friends, social events and classical concerts. I would like to thank our season sponsors, the ASO staff and Maestro Peter Bay for their continued support, and most importantly our Symphony BATS Members from our 2016|17, and previous seasons.
This season we will welcome the return of pianists Anton Nel and Olga Kern, a night of Prokofiev, and organist Cameron Carpenter anchoring your calendar for four Austin Symphony Orchestra concerts and signature after parties. Additionally, we’re excited to continue our exclusive Behind the Scenes, Symphony 101, and BATS at the Brewery events with you. These opportunities are made possible by the generosity of Maestro Peter Bay, the ASO, and our sponsors. I encourage you to attend as many as you wish, as they are the magic that make the Symphony BATS an organization truly unlike any other in Austin.
We will continue to request RSVPs for our events through Eventbrite and share our experiences as well as any pertinent event updates through our Facebook and Twitter. RSVPs enhance our ability to right-size, enhance, and provide a more seamless experience at our events, we ask for your help in this effort.
Thank you, as always, for supporting the performing arts in the Austin community. I look forward to you joining us for another unforgettable year as a member of the Symphony BATS. Renew your membership, and discover more about the upcoming concerts by visiting our website.
The Board of Directors and I are honored by the opportunity to connect you to the Austin Symphony Orchestra, and cheers to what will be another wonderful year with the Symphony BATS!

Ben Heitner
Symphony BATS President, 2017-18 Season