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APRIL 2006 

SOUTHEAST TEXAS SUMMER MUSIC CONSERVATORY
FOR STRINGS

The American Festival for the Arts is pleased to announce the second year of its Southeast Texas Summer Music Conservatory for Strings. Under the orchestral direction of Dr. Peter Isaacson and an esteemed faculty from throughout the region and nation, string musicians from graduating 5th through graduating 12th grades from throughout Southeast Texas will come together from June 7-June 25, 2006 at Austin Middle School in Beaumont, Texas. Students will rehearse and perform an array of music while attending courses. String players may apply to the Conservatory over the internet at www.AFAtexas.net, or by requesting a brochure and application by phone at 713-522-9699.