Fall and Spring Offerings

• Private, one-on-one instruction for children through adults in: piano, voice, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, and guitar
• French horn lessons for grades 7-9 and 10-12
• Drum Team - An ensemble of drummers
• Children's Choir for grades 3 - 6
• Children's Choir for grades 6 - 9
• Show Choir Kidz for grades 3 - 7
• Musikgarten - Music, Movement, & Theatre classes
  for ages infant - 7
• Art Classes for grades 1 - 3 and 4 - 6
• Three Acting classes - Grades 3 - 6, 7 - 9, 10 - 12
• YAG Players (Young Actors Guild) small theatre productions for grades 3 - 6
• Major theatre productions

Summer Offerings - June - July

• Private, one-on-one instruction for children through adults in: piano, voice, and instrumental
• Drum Team - An ensemble for students enrolled in private lessons
• Musikgarten for Preschoolers - classes for infants through Pre-K

Summer Camp - July 27 - August 1, 2009

• Summer Camp Explozion - Original production of Li'l Abner that includes activities in music, theatre, dance and art. Camp is for students entering grades 3-11.
• KinderKidz Camp - A preschool camp of music, movement, and theatre for babies - 7 years
• Xtreme Artz KidFest - A back-to-school bash for everyone on Saturday, August 1 from 10-1 in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center Reynolds Room. KidFest includes games and Camp Explozion production of Li'l Abner.

The Purpose of the Academy

• Build a strong sense of connection between the community and the UA Fort Smith campus.
• Attain excellence in the arts as we provide quality instruction to students of all ages and levels.
• Provide opportunities for teachers, students, and performers to meet for collaborative learning.
• Provide performance opportunities through recitals, festivals, exhibitions, tours, master classes, and stage productions.

Advantages of Participating in the Academy

• A unique, artistic experience in a university setting
• A qualified and acclaimed faculty who are dedicated to helping your child gain skills to last a lifetime
• A comprehensive curriculum for all ages and levels
• A professional transcript documenting all classes in which your child participates
• Opportunities to participate in master classes and performances with guest artists and visiting master teachers
• Many performance opportunities on and off campus
• Touring opportunities for select students
• Excellent teaching, learning, and performance facilities
• Summer programs and camps in all areas
• Complimentary tickets to all shows, concerts, performances, and exhibits