American Festival for the Arts, 2008 Summer Music Conservatory and Concert Series

General Application & Audition Information


AFA will accept applications from January until mid-May, 2008. Early application is strongly encouraged.

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AFA conducts admissions to the Conservatory in two rounds:
1) March/April and 2) May. Students who audition either at their schools or at AFA before the end of April will receive notification and enrollment packages at the end of April. Students auditioning in May receive notification and enrollment packages by the middle of May.

Several departments fill quickly (notably woodwinds, brass, piano and composition). AFA recommends that students audition in the first round as space may no longer be available in all departments during the second round of auditions.

Please Note...

  • All instrumental auditions are heard without piano accompaniment.
  • AFA will provide an accompanist for specified choral auditions
  • Audition requirements for middle school and high school string players are the same.
  • If you are unable to perform a live audition, please contact AFA to make alternate arrangements.
  • AFA visits many schools for on-site auditions in the spring. If you or your orchestra, band or choral director is interested in having auditions on your school campus, please contact AFA at (713) 522-9699.