AFA is deeply committed to year-round stewardship in Houston’s schools and with other arts education/support organizations throughout the year. AFA Founding Director J. Todd Frazier and AFA Executive Director Michael Remson donate significant time to schools and arts organizations throughout the year, thereby building AFA’s strategic partnerships throughout the region. These strategic partnerships, featuring a diverse cross-section of organizations and businesses, result in programs and collaborations that benefit the students of AFA at both campuses. AFA is proud to recognize these partnerships and looks forward to continued collaboration.

2006 Partners (Beaumont)
Austin Middle School
Beaumont Independent School District
Lamar University
Southeast Texas Youth Symphony
Symphony of Southeast Texas
Young Audiences of Southeast Texas

2006 Partners (Houston)
Center for Performing Arts Medicine
Episcopal High School
Fleming Instrument Repair
Houston Ballet Academy
Houston Independent School District (HISD)
Houston METRO
Houston Symphony
Houston Youth Symphony
KUHF 88.7 FM
Lisle Violin Shop
Texas Music Festival
University of Houston
Virtuosi of Houston
Young Audiences of Houston

American Voices

In August of 2005, AFA was delighted to be part of a unique collaboration with the American Voices Foundation.

Three AFA jazz alumni were able to take part in a unique experience where they served as faculty assistants and performers at the American Voices Jazz Festival in Taiwan, China. AFA interns taught, performed and served as musical ambassadors for the city of Houston and AFA.

Special thanks to all those who helped make this trip possible, with special mention of The Frazier Fund for their assistance.

AFA looks forward to continued collaborations with the American Voices Foundation.