MS Choral & Vocal

Daily Hours
8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
(Please note that there is a performance on Saturday, June 14)

Ages
Graduating 6th - graduating 8th grades;
Applicants must turn 12 years old by June 1, 2008.

AFA will have an accompanist present on the following dates (please bring sheet music):	•April 5 at HSPVA •May 3 at HSPVA •May 10 at HSPVA

There will not be an accompanist at the following audition dates:	•March 8 at Lamar HS
	•April 10 at Cinco Ranch HS
	•April 14 at Klein Forest HS
	•April 21 at Austin HS (Fort Bend)
	•April 23 at Dulles MS
	•April 29 at Dobie HS
	•May 6 Beverly Hills Intermediate

Department Description
In it's first year, AFA’s Middle School Choral and Voice program will provide Houston area voice students with a unique opportunity to hone their vocal skills and technique while performing a rich and diverse variety of repertory. Students will perform in large choir and will take part in unique music enrichment electives specifically targeted to the needs of young singers. Enrichment electives include class piano, sight-singing and ear training and studio voice class.

AFA Middle School Chorus
All students participate in the Chorus, performing a wide variety of repertory in a cappella and accompanied settings. Participation in the Chorus emphasizes preparation, concentration, imagination and teamwork as part of the highest level of music making.

Studio Class
All students participate in studio class where they gain valuable performance experience in front of groups and receive coaching from the AFA faculty.

Class Piano & Sight-Singing
AFA believes in the development of a “total musician” by providing important academic training in voice taught by AFA’s accomplished faculty. Class piano and sight-singing classes assist students in improving their individual skills as well as their contributions to the singing groups in which they take part.

2008 Enrollment Quotas
The 2008 Conservatory will enroll a maximum of sixty (60) singers. All choral applicants must perform a live audition. Accompanists at some AFA scheduled auditions are provided. Early applications are encouraged.