Tuscaloosa Fine Arts Academy Vocal Music Program Information:
TFAA choir students focus on developing singing skills in sight-reading and vocal technique, as well as exploring languages, styles of music, theory, history, and pedagogy. These students participate in All-State festivals, honors choir, state assessments, and community performances.

Instructors: Hilen Wilson

Course Offerings: Mixed Chorus 1-4, Chamber Chorus 1-4

Awards and Recognition: 

Alabama Vocal Association District II Outstanding Choral Student Competition: 
3 students participants, 2017
2 student participants, 2018
District II Winner, 2019
4 student participants, 2020

Alabama Vocal Association District II Music Education Scholarship Competition:
District II Winner, 2018

University of Alabama Honor Choir:
10 student participants, 2017
9 student participants, 2019

University of Alabama at Birmingham Honor Choir:
9 student participants, 2019
9 student participants, 2020

Alabama All-State Choral Festival:
3 student participants, 2017
7 student participants, 2018
10 student participants, 2019
7 student participants, 2020
4 student participants, 2021

Alabama Vocal Association State Choral Performance Assessment:
Excellent Rating, 2018
Superior Rating with Distinction, 2019
Superior Rating with Distinction, 2020

Alabama Vocal Association Honor Choir:
8 student participants, 2018
8 student participants, 2020

Alabama Bicentennial Capitol Performing Group, 2018

Alabama Music Educators Association Conference Lobby Performance Group, 2018

Alabama Association of School Boards Conference Choir, 2019

University of Montevallo Men's Honor Choir
4 student participants, 2019

Alabama Vocal Association Solo & Ensemble Festival: 
7 solo superior ratings, 2019
4 solo excellent ratings, 2019
7 solo superior ratings, 2020
5 solo excellent ratings, 2020
3 solo superior ratings, 2021

Audition Requirements: Prepared piece of your choice (with or without accompaniment), pitch retention, range check