Auditions
AFA auditions are intended to determine readiness for participation in the program applied to and to help us get to know the applicant.
Applicants to AFA’s Chamber Music Academy and the AFA Summer Music Festival complete an in person audition in order to be screened for admission into that program.
Composition program applicants (Fall, Spring, or Summer), will have an online discussion (instead of an audition) about their current writing experience where they will review previous work they have submitted (where applicable) and any ideas or goals they have.
Click on the name of the program you are interested in being a part of to review the preparation guidelines for that program. Need help? Contact us!
Summer Music Festival Audition Guidelines
Anyone wishing to audition must complete an application first through the AFA Dashboard (click on Apply to get started).
Frequently asked questions about auditions
Orchestra & Chamber Music Intensive
- Violin – Viola – Cello – Bass – Harp
- Flute – Oboe – Clarinet – Bassoon
- French Horn – Trumpet – Trombone – Tuba
- Percussion
Orchestra & Chamber Music Workshop
- Strings (All)
- Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion)
String Ensemble Institute
Wind & Brass Workshop
Piano
Vocal
Composition
Summer Music Festival Application & Audition Timeline
January 31: Applications Open
February 16: Audition Guidelines Available
March 23 – April 27: Auditions will be held in person
- Saturday, March 23, Kinder HSPVA (Instrumental)
- Sunday, March 24, Garza Studios (Piano)
- Saturday, April 6, Kinder HSPVA (Instrumental & Piano)
- Saturday, April 13, Klein Forest HS (Instrumental)
- Saturday, April 13, Kinder HSPVA (All)
- Sunday, April 14, Garza Studios (Piano & Voice)
- Wednesday, April 17, Pasadena HS (Instrumental)
- Sunday, April 21, Garza Studios (Instrumental)
- Monday, April 22, CyFair HS (Instrumental)
- Thursday, April 25, Fort Settlement MS (Instrumental)
- Saturday, April 27, Garza Studios (Instrumental & Voice)
Fall and Spring Program Audition Guidelines
Chamber Music Academy
Click here to download audition information and guidelines (interested students must complete an application before an audition will be scheduled).
Composition Studies
Click here to download information about preparing for applicant interviews.
