Summer Music Festival: Orchestra & Chamber Music Workshop
June 14 - 28, 2025
Brass, Percussion, Strings, Woodwind
Summer
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 inlarge 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 will be available for returning students and early bird applications.
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 will open February 1st; subscribe to our email list to be reminded!
Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass; Ability to play 3-octave scales and proficiency in key signatures with 2-3 flats
Woodwinds: Flute, Oboe, B-flat Clarinet, Bassoon; Ability to play 2-octave scales and proficiency in at least 2-3 key signatures with sharps
Brass: French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba; Ability to play 2-octave scales and proficiency in at least 2-3 key signatures with sharps
Percussion: Experience playing timpani, mallet instruments, and snare/toms Full Orchestra; Chamber Music; Instrument Sectionals; Music Theory & Electives; Concert Performances
8:30am - 4:00pm (M-F, plus June 14)
Performances: June 27 (chamber music), June 28 (orchestra)
Closed June 19
Kinder HSPVA
790 Austin Street
Houston, TX 77002