On rare occasions, AFA will permit students in the orchestra & chamber music program only to attend AFA on a part-time basis (students in piano, composition, choir or middle school may not attend AFA part-time).

Part-time students participate in orchestra and elective classes only and attend AFA only in the mornings (e.g., from 8:45-12:00). They do not participate in chamber music or receive private lessons. By participating in orchestra, students must be available each morning during one of the ranges of dates given below so that they may rehearse and perform the selected repertory with the orchestra. Applicants unable to fulfill both the rehearsal and performance requirement will not be permitted to enroll on a part-time basis.

Students may apply for any of the part-time dates listed below. Please note that you wish to attend part-time on your application in the "schedule conflicts" section:

• June 16 through June 28 inclusive
• June 16 through July 8 inclusive
• June 30 through July 19 inclusive
• July 7 through July 19 inclusive

Admissions preference will be given to orchestral applicants who are able to attend AFA for the full five-week program.

Private lessons outside primary departments
AFA does not permit students to enroll in more than one department. However, students who wish to explore other programs or instruments may elect to sign up for private lessons in another department (e.g., an orchestra student may sign up for voice lessons or a piano student may sign up for composition lessons). While students do not take part in the full offerings of that department, they are able to explore other music interests beyond their immediate area.

Depending on the number of lessons, students can expect to pay between $90 and $150 in addition to their tuition for private lessons in another area.