Cultural Activities Center
3011 N. 3rd St, Temple, TX 76501
254.773.9926
Our mission is to promote the understanding and appreciation of classical music by presenting the highest quality musical programming performed by national and international professional artists.
In addition to presenting world-class performances, CTOS provides a venue where patrons are able to closely interact with artists during pre and post concert events.
The 2024/25 CTOS Concert Season
"Classically Texas"
Season Tickets $160 Adults/$60 Students
Season tickets open to the public July 1- August 15th, 2024
Individual Concert tickets on sale August 16th, 2024
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, September 22, 2024
4:00 PM
$50 Adults/$15 Students with ID
*Wildflower Guild Belles/Escorts Introduction at 3:00 PM in Strasburger Hall
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The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra is made up of 66 internationally recruited musicians who have brought world class performances to rural communities all over Texas for over 35 years. Nationally recognized for its artistic excellence and dynamic approach to music education programming and master classes, the orchestra frequently presents inspiring public and student focused performances.
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Van Cliburn Silver Medalist, Joyce Yang
Saturday, October 19, 2024
7:30 PM
$40 Adults/$15 Students with ID
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Joyce Yang is a classical pianist who was awarded the silver medal at the 2005 Van Cliburn International piano competition at age 19. Joyce began playing at age four and moved to New York to begin studying in Juilliard ‘s pre-college division with Yoheved Kaplinsky. Graduating Juilliard with special honor as the recipient of the 2010 Arthur Rubinstein Prize. In 2017, Yang was nominated at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance in the Classical Music category. She will be the 17th consecutive Van Cliburn pianist to perform in Temple, in the second annual Central Texas Orchestral Society and Temple Symphony Orchestra, Barbara Weiss Probe Endowment Concert.
Little Joe Hernandez Y La Familia
Saturday, February 22, 2025
7:00 PM
$45 Adults/$15 Students with ID
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Little Joe Y La Familia is a genre-blending band uniting elements of Latin, norteno, blues, jazz, country, pop, and classical music. Jose DeLeon Hernandez was born and raised in Temple, TX and is a 5 time Grammy Award winning performer. Recipient of the 2023 National Heritage Fellowship awarded by the National Endowment of the Arts, which is the United States government ‘s highest honor in folk and traditional arts.
The Texas Tenors
Sunday, March 30, 2025
4:00 PM
$50 Adults/$15 Students with ID
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The Texas Tenors are a 3 time Emmy Award winning classical crossover trio vocal group. They formed in 2009 with country singer JC Fisher, pop singer Marcus Collins, and opera singer John Hagen. The trio has stayed busy since their appearance on Season Four of America's Got Talent. Still touring the country, they celebrate 15 years during an afternoon perfomance at the CAC!
Would you like to make a donation to CTOS? Your contribution can help us continue to bring music experiences like these to our community for years to come! While any donation amount is greatly appreciated, proposed donation levels are provided below. You may enter a donation amount with your season pass or ticket purchase.
Enter the donation amount at check out then select APPLY.
$700 Maestro Contribution
$500 Benefactor Contribution
$300 Patron Contribution
For more information, email tickets@cacARTS.org or call the CAC box office at 254-773-9926
All seating is reserved online.
Active Duty Military (with ID) and spouse will recieive a 10% discount
for tickets purchased in person, at the CAC box office.
​Children under the age of 6 are not permitted at for these concerts.
All ticket sales are final, no exchanges, no refunds, no exceptions.
If you are unable to attend a concert and would like to donate your seat ​
please email the CAC at your earliest convenience.
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