Even students who have never played the piano before are welcome to enroll. The lab facility includes new Yamaha Clavinova keyboards for every student enrolled. For more information, contact Susan Bourne . Nearly 150 choir students participate in either the Sixth Grade Mixed, Treble, Ladies Select, or Acappella choir. All of these groups perform several times per semester.
Literature includes popular tunes, classics, and works representing different cultures.
The Acappella Choir regularly receives first division ratings in UIL competition. The choir director at Austin Academy is Candy McComb . Our band program includes introductory classes in woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Advanced students participate in the Honors and Symphonic bands. Both of these groups perform regularly and compete at UIL and area competitions.