Choir Connection
Children's Choir!
This is an extraordinary group of students grades 3-6 from across the region. No previous experience is required. The Children's Choir performs each December at the State Capitol, as well as each May at an Arkansas Naturals baseball game.A winter and spring concert at the University is also part of this yearly program.
Under the direction of Nancy Mathis, the choir performs music ranging from pop to jazz to classical to sacred. Children's Choir meets every Monday 4:00 - 5:30 pm.
Connect with the Academy Chorale!
This teen choir is for students grades 7-12 who seek advanced choral training. An audition is required to participate. A wide variety of musical styles is explored with performances each semester both on and off campus, as well as a yearly spring tour. Chorale meets every Monday 5:45 - 7:15 pm.
Show Choir Kidz!
This ensemble, made up of students from children's choir who like to sing and dance, is charged with energy. The Kidz perform music ranging from Disney to pop to jazz to country, all choreographed for precision and showmanship!
The Kidz are led by Gini Law and rehearse Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm in the Echols Conference Center.
Teen Vocal Jazz!
For an alternative sound, join our group which explores jazz, pop, rock, and other contemporary styles. This ensemble is for students grades 7-12 and is accompanied by a live band. Many school performances and other fun gigs!
Register Now: Children's Choir, Show Choir Kidz, Academy Chorale, and Teen Vocal Jazz/Pop Ensemble Registration Form (PDF)
For more information, contact Kathy Zeller at (479) 788-7251 or email kathy.zeller@uafs.edu or Dr. Rosilee Walker at (479) 788-7546 or e-mail rosilee.walker@uafs.edu.
| Children's Choir for grades 3-6 begins | August 29 | 4:00-5:30 p.m. |
| Academy Chorale for grades 6-9 begins | August 29 | 5:45-7:15 p.m. |
| Show Choir Kidz for grades 3-6 begins | August 31 | 4:00-5:00 p.m. |
| No Rehearsals on Monday | September 5 | |
| SATB Choir begins | September 7 | 4:00-5:30 p.m. |
| Teen Vocal Jazz/Pop Ensemble begins | September 10 | 12:30-2:00 pm |
| No Rehearsals on Wednesday | November 23 | |
| Tour date for the State Capitol | TBA | |
| Choral Christmas Concert in Breedlove Auditorium | December 16 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Children's Choir begins | January 9 | 4:00-5:30 p.m. |
| Academy Chorale begins | January 9 | 5:45-7:15 p.m. |
| Show Choir Kidz begins | January 11 | 4:00-5:30 p.m. |
| Teen Vocal Jazz/Pop Ensemble begins | January 2 | 4:30-5:45 p.m. |
| No Rehearsals on Monday | March 19 | |
| No Rehearsals on Wednesday | March 21 | |
| Spring Choir Concert in Breedlove Auditorium | May 4 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Performance for the UA Fort Smith Academy of the Arts Awards Ceremony in Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center Reynolds Room | May 14 | 6-7:30 p.m. |
| Tour dates and special performances for all Choirs | TBA |
Auditions for each choir are held during the first two weeks of the fall and spring semesters at the scheduled rehearsal time.
Students may also schedule a private audition time by calling Kathy Zeller at 479-788-7251.
Tuition
Tuition for Children's Choir, Academy Chorale is $110 per semester. Tuition to participate in Show Choir Kidz is an additional $25 per semester. Teen Vocal Jazz tuition is $40 if you are enrolled in Academy Chorale. Payment plans are available. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the audition. This will be applied to the tuition.
