Choir Connection

Children's Choir!

This is an extraordinary group of students grades 3-6 from across the region. No previous experience or audition is required. The Children's Choir performs each December at the State Capitol, as well as each May at an Arkansas Naturals baseball game.

A winter and spring concert at the University is also part of this yearly program.

The choir performs music ranging from pop to jazz to classical to sacred. Children's Choir meets every Monday 4:15 - 5:45 pm.

Connect with the Teen Honor Choir!

This teen choir is for students grades 7-12 who seek advanced choral training. An audition is required to participate. Auditions will be held Thursday August 23 from 5pm-8pm, Saturday August 25 from 9am-12noon, as well as Monday August 27 from 6pm-7:30pm. For more information on auditions, click here. A wide variety of musical styles is explored with performances each semester both on and off campus, as well as a yearly spring tour. Chorale meets every Monday 6 - 7:30 pm.

The Academy is pleased to announce our new Choral Director Ms. Sheila Mann, who will be leading both Children's Choir and Teen Honor Choir. Sheila brings a wealth of experience to the Academy.

Show Choir Kidz!

This ensemble, made up of students from children's choir who like to sing and dance, is charged with energy. The Kidz perform music ranging from Disney to pop to jazz to country, all choreographed for precision and showmanship!

The Kidz are led by Gini Law and rehearse Wednesday from 4:15 - 5:45 pm in the Echols Conference Center.

Teen Vocal Jazz!

For an alternative sound, this glee club type group explores jazz, pop, rock, and other contemporary styles. This ensemble is for students grades 7-12 and is by audition. Auditions will be held Thursday August 23 from 5pm-8pm, Saturday August 25 from 9am-12noon, as well as Monday August 27 from 6pm-7:30pm . For more information on auditions, click here. Many school performances and other fun gigs!

Register Now: Children's Choir, Show Choir Kidz, Teen Honor Choir, and Teen Vocal Jazz Registration Form (PDF)

For more information, contact Kathy Zeller at (479) 788-7251 or email kathy.zeller@uafs.edu, Sarah Taylor at (479)788-7253 or e-mail sarah.taylor@uafs.edu or Shannon Stoddard at (479) 788-7252 or e-mail shannon.stoddard@uafs.edu.

Children's Choir for grades 3-6 begins	August 27	4:15-5:45 pm
Teen Honor Choir for grades 7-12 begins	August 27	6:00-7:30 pm
Show Choir Kidz for grades 3-6 begins	August 29	4:15-5:45 pm
No Rehearsals on Monday	September 3
Teen Vocal Jazz begins	August 29	5:00-6:00 pm
Fall Concert at Central Christian Church	October 22	7 pm
No Rehearsals on Wednesday	November 21
Tour date for the State Capitol	TBA
Choral Christmas Concert in Breedlove Auditorium	December 7	7:00 p.m.
Children's Choir begins	January 14	4:15-5:45 pm
Teen Honor Choir begins	January 14	6:00-7:30 pm
Show Choir Kidz begins	January 16	4:15-5:45 pm
Teen Vocal Jazz begins	January 14	5:00-6:00 pm
No Rehearsals on Monday	March 18
No Rehearsals on Wednesday	March 20
Spring Choir Concert in Breedlove Auditorium	May 10	7:00 p.m.
Performance for the UAFS Academy of the Arts Awards Ceremony in Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center Reynolds Room	May 20	6-7:30 p.m.
Tour dates and special performances for all Choirs	TBA

Auditions for each choir are held during the first two weeks of the fall and spring semesters at the scheduled rehearsal time.
Students may also schedule a private audition time by calling Sarah Taylor at 479-788-7253 or Kathy Zeller at 479-788-7251.

Music Theory

Have you ever wondered what all those signs and symbols mean on the music staff? Or maybe you wonder what a music staff is? Do you know the difference between the treble and bass clef? This class is a great addition to your private lesson as it will significantly increase your knowledge of music.

Music Theory I introduces students to the fundamentals of music theory with an initial focus on developing reading fluency in both treble and bass clef. Major topics will include identifying key signatures, major and minor scales, intervals, triad qualities, and seventh chord qualities. The class also incoroporates elementary ear-training and sight-singing exercises, as well as a brief introduction to keyboard geography into the lesson. This class is open to all students in grades 7-12.

Music Theory II students will study various composition techniques including form, counterpoint, orchestration, and arranging. To participate in this course, students must have completed Music Theory I.

Music Theory I will meet on Saturdays from 10:30am-11:30am and Music Theory will meet from 9:30am-10:30am. Both classes will meet from February 9-April 20 in Breedlove Room 201.

Register Now: Music Theory Registration Form

Tuition

Tuition for Children's Choir and Teen Honor Choir is $125 per semester. Tuition to participate in Show Choir Kidz is an additional $35 per semester. Teen Vocal Jazz tuition is $100. Music Theory is $75. A $75 non-refundable deposit is due with all registration forms. The deposit is non-refundable. This will be applied to the tuition. You can not register without the deposit. The remaining tuition is due one or before the first class, unless you choose a payment plan. Contact the Academy office to set up a plan.

Please make checks payable to UAFS Academy of the Arts. You may also pay by credit card. Send payment and registration to Kathy Zeller, UA Fort Smith Academy of the Arts, PO Box 3649, Ft. Smith, AR 72913. For inquiries and credit card payment call Kathy Zeller at 479-788-7251.

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