1981	Founded by a group of Austin Civic Orchestra musicians looking for a group to perform wind ensemble music when there are more wind musicians than ACO can accomodate. ACO helps the nascent group with organizational details and rehearsal space. Early conductors include Randol Bass, now a nationally-known composer and arranger of music.
1984	Band incorporates on April 26th, receives 501-(c)-3 status from IRS. Joint production with First United Methodist Church, KVUE-TV wins an "Angel" public service award (Christmas concert)
1985	Richard Floyd joins as Conductor in January.
1989	Band invited to perform the Grand Finale Concert at the 43rd Mid-West International Band and Orchestra Clinic. ASB performs with the Dallas Brass at Mid-West. Performs by invitation at Texas Music Educators' Association conference, the first time a community band has been invited to TMEA.
1991	Band's first ever concert at Palmer Auditorium is a sell-out. Performs for the "Governor's Return of the Troops."
1992	Joint concert with Dallas Brass at Palmer Auditorium.
1993	Band performs at American Bandmasters Association conference, New Orleans Austin-area premiere of the "Lord of the Rings Symphony" [de Meij] with Don Toner [Live Oak Theatre] providing vivid narration. John Philip Sousa Foundation awards its "Sudler Silver Scroll" to ASB.
1995	ASB is the second community band with a web presence (according to Yahoo!) Joint concert with River City Pops at Palmer. ASB performs at Texas Bandmasters Association conference.
1996	Joint concert with Rhythm and Brass at Palmer Auditorium. ASB supplies offstage banda to Austin Lyric Opera.
1997 View Season	Band invited to perform two concerts at 51st annual Mid-West International Band and orchestra Clinic (December). Musicians perform on-stage at ALO's performance of 'La Boheme'. First-ever performance in Pflugerville. Band performs a total of 12 concerts during the year.
1998 View Season	Band to put on Sousa Spectacular - first-ever weekend date (Mar. 20) for ASB at Palmer. First-ever performance at Lakeway, July 3. Invited to perform at National Band Association / Texas Bandmasters Association conference in San Antonio, July 23. Invited to 20th Anniversary Western International Band Conference in Seattle (declined due to costs)
1999 View Season	Band performs at grand opening ceremony of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, April 24th. First Subscription series initiated. Band assumes responsibility for annual "Record & CD Sale" from KMFA-FM.
2000 View Season	Second Subscription Series includes first-ever Subscription event sellout. Microband formed for service and other events. Band members perform at Austin Lyric Opera's Aida, Austin Musical Theatre's Music Man, and at the opening of the 2000 Junior Olympics National Men's Gymnastic Finals. ASB's Richard Floyd invited to be conductor of National Band Association's National Community Band.
2001	Band's 20th anniversary season!
2007	The Texas Legislature issued H.R. No. 1774 recognizing the Band's 25th anniversary season! The Austin Symphonic Band has been invited to participate in the prestigious 61st Annual Midwest Clinic - An International Band and Orchestra Conference - held in December every year in Chicago, IL. Participation is by invitation only, after the Midwest Clinic reviews audition material submitted by each hopeful organization. ASB has participated in two previous Midwest Clinics - in 1989 and 1997. ASB is scheduled to play on December 22, 2007, probably in a morning concert.