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What We Offer

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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.

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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

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Summer Registration Form

KinderKidz Summer Camp 2009

Summer Camp Explozion 2009 Registration Form

Fall 09 Acting Classes / Readers Theatre

Fall 09 Art Classes

Fall 09 Childrens Choir and Show Choir Kidz

Fall 09 Choir Audition Form

Fall 09 Musikgarten

Fall 09 Private Lessons / Drum Team

Fall 09 YAG Players

Spring 10 Acting Classes / Readers Theatre

Spring 10 Art Classes

Spring 10 Childrens Choir and Show Choir Kidz

Spring 10 Private Lessons / Drum Team

Spring 10 Musikgarten

Spring 10 YAG Players

Spring 10 Schoolhouse Rock Live

Kaleidicon Scholarship Application Form

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