
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