AFA’s Mission
American Festival for the Arts (AFA) was founded in 1993 by Houston composer and arts advocate J. Todd Frazier to provide accessible, high-quality music education and performance opportunities for youth and to broaden the audience for both American works and the Classical music repertory.
Welcome
Our model is unique because our philosophy is specific. American Festival for the Arts (AFA) provides extraordinary music education for youth, assembles renowned faculty who have a passion for teaching, offers challenging programs that help students broaden their skills, and provides performance opportunities that benefit the entire community. Our comprehensive approach makes musical development and accomplishment a foundation for learning and growth that impacts every area of our students’ lives.
Since 1993, AFA has been training young musicians from across Southeast Texas through challenging musical experiences with a broad, in-depth curriculum. Each year, the AFA Summer Music Conservatory serves 300+ instrumentalists, vocalists, pianists and composers from 100+ area schools. The AFA Academy which includes Chamber Music, Houston Girls Chorus and the Composer Institute are year-round programs that provide additional experience under the instruction of Houston’s finest professional musicians and educators. Collaborations with leading local arts organizations including Houston Grand Opera HGOco, Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy and Da Camera of Houston’s Young Artist Program ensure the highest quality experiences for our students. Rooted in our community, we are committed to providing extraordinary artistic experiences for students and audiences alike.
