Summer Music Festival: Orchestra & Chamber Music Workshop

Now embarking on its second summer, the Orchestra & Chamber Music Workshop features a full symphonic orchestra tailored to younger players, offering a unique experience for this age group. Participants will work with expert conductors and Teaching Artists in orchestra as well as in large section and instrument section rehearsals. This session also features the chamber music ensemble experience that AFA is known for, with daily rehearsals in small ensembles learning new music, teamwork, and communication skills.

This session overlaps with the Orchestra & Chamber Music Intensive, allowing Workshop students to see and hear what lies ahead for them in future summers.

Did you know? AFA offers tuition assistance for students who may not be able to afford the full amount; learn more here. Additional tuition discounts are available for returning students and All State musicians. New for 2025, the Early Bird Discount: Complete a Summer Music Festival application during the month of February AND audition on March 29, April 5 or April 12 and if offered a spot in the Summer Music Festival, you will receive a $25 discount.

District Transportation Partnerships:

Through partnership with AFA, select school district Fine Arts departments in the area will provide bus transportation between a central location in their respective districts and AFA for students enrolled in their districts. Check back here for updates about 2025 partnerships.

Applications for the 2025 Summer Music Festival are open now; follow @afatexas on Instagram and Facebook and; subscribe to our email list to stay in the loop!

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