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 Application & Audition Timeline
February 1: Applications Open
February 12: Audition Guidelines Available
March – April: Auditions will be held in person in locations around the Greater Houston area.
2025 Audition Dates & Locations (more to be announced)
Saturday, March 29 at Kinder HSPVA
Saturday, April 5 at Kinder HSPVA
Saturday, April 12 at Kinder HSPVA
Monday, April 14 at Fort Settlement MS (all except piano)
Tuesday, April 15 at Memorial MS (all except piano)
Thursday, April 17 at Pasadena HS (all except piano)
Saturday, April 26 at Kinder HSPVA
Saturday, April 26 at Klein Forest HS (all except piano)
Saturday, May 3 at Kinder HSPVA
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
Guidelines for the 2025 Summer Music Festival will be posted by February 17, 2025
Orchestra & Chamber Music Intensive
Violin – Viola – CelloComing Soon: Bass, Percussion
Orchestra & Chamber Music Workshop
Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
Woodwinds, Brass, & PercussionFall 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.
