Opportunities

Caroling Strings:
A voluntary ensemble that will perform Holiday Music throughout the community. This ensemble will meet every Wednesday from 3:30-5pm.

KMEA All-State Orchestras:

Students must register to Audition for All-State. There is a $15 audition fee.
Auditions will be virtual – they can be recorded at home or at school.
If accepted, there is a participation fee of $250 that includes your three-night stay at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville. Meals are not included.
All-State runs from February 5-8th. Parents will have to provide transportation to Louisville on Wednesday, and pick-up from Louisville on Saturday.

Pit Orchestra:
A voluntary ensemble that will perform with the musical. Rehearsals begin second semester and run every Wednesday and Thursday from January-April.

Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras (CKYO):
We offer five orchestras; Symphony, Concert, Repertory, Preparatory Strings, and Jazz Arts as well as opportunities to participate in chamber ensembles. Dedicated to the musical education and growth of its student members, we provide performance opportunities, motivational workshops, small group instruction, travel, mentoring and quality social interaction Our season runs September through May and members enjoy a major performance tour at least once every three years. Auditions are in June; audition application will be posted in May.

Central Music Academy:
The Central Music Academy is a non-profit organization that exists to provide quality music performance education for financially disadvantaged children in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. The Academy partners with the community and other arts organizations to reach every child regardless of experience or financial need, enabling them to develop artistically, intellectually, spiritually, and socially through musical study. CMA offers private lessons, group classes, and summer camps in many areas of musical performance including voice, winds, strings, and percussion. All of CMA’s programs are free for students who receive free/reduced lunch through the Fayette County Public Schools.

Private Lessons:

List of Private Teachers

Summer Camps:

Foster Music Camp at EKU