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 for students enrolled in private lessons
• Children's Choir for grades 3 - 9
• Children's Show Choir Kidz for grades 3 - 9
• KinderKidz - Music, Movement, & Theatre classes for ages 3 - 7
• 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 - May - June

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

Summer Camp - July 28 - August 2, 2008

• Summer Camp Explosion - Activities in Theatre, Dance, Show Choir, and Art for students entering grades 3 - 10
• KinderKidz Camp - A preschool camp of music, movement, and theatre for babies - 7 years
• Xtreme Arts KidFest - A back-to-school bash for everyone Saturday, August 2 from 10-3 in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center Reynolds Room

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, 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