Summer Music Festival: Piano Arts Intensive

Pianists at AFA’s Summer Music Festival have the unique opportunity to learn and progress as soloists and to work with peer musicians in chamber music, studio classes, and more, including music theory and elective classes, all led by expert Teaching Artists. The Piano Arts Intensive is 3 weeks long and enrolls up to 10 pianists. Highlights include participation in chamber music with peers from the strings department, in-depth studio classes focusing on solo work, and ample guided practice sessions; select students will also have the chance to perform with the AFA Symphony Orchestra. This session is the perfect opportunity for young musicians who are looking for a musically challenging and enriching experience that allows them to spend each day immersed in music. Applicants to this session are also invited to enter the annual AFA Concerto Competition (see below for information).

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. As of March 13th: Fort Bend ISD, Klein ISD, and Lamar CISD will provide transportation for the entire Festival, including this session.

Application Status (May 2nd): The Piano Arts Intensive is closed to new applications. See you in 2026!

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