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Audition Requirements
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Course Descriptions
AFA Auditions will be Virtual this year.  Please click HERE to see our updated virtual audition requirements. 

Along with completing all required materials in the AFA Application students who audition for the Music Focus will:

All Music Applicants:
  • Prepare two contrasting pieces that demonstrate your current performance level. Classical pieces are preferred for best demonstration of technique. 
  • Any piece on the Maryland State list is acceptable.  To view the list, use this link and open the appropriate spreadsheet: Piano students may click here for examples of acceptable pieces.  Students are not limited to this list.   
  • Sight read a short rhythmic and melodic example for your voice range or instrument. 
  • Complete a formal interview with the course instructors.
  • Complete a music theory knowledge assessment for appropriate placement. 

Instrumental Applicants
  • Perform 2 major scales and a chromatic scale.  

Click here to view the vocal music audition rubric
Click here to view the instrumental music audition rubric


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Want More Information?  Give us a call or email!


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AFA Coordinator

jonathan.kurtz@fcps.org

Telephone

Voice: (240) 236-8352
Fax: (240) 236-8201

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Frederick, MD 21701
  • Home
  • Focus Areas
    • Dance >
      • Audition Requirements
      • Course Descriptions
      • Dance Opportunities
      • Photo Gallery
    • Music >
      • Audition Requirements
      • Course Descriptions
    • Drama >
      • Drama Audition Requirements
      • Drama Course Descriptions
    • Visual Art >
      • Course Descriptions
      • Audition Requirements
  • About
    • Staff
  • Application Information
  • AFA Virtual Visit
  • Events
  • Galleries
    • Art of Being Human 2018
    • Walk of Art 2019
    • Ekphrastic Collaborations 2020
    • AFA Sponsors