Variations

Immense and Diverse Talent

Variations reflects the immense and diverse talent of the disabled and neurodivergent community. This program brings artists of all talents and disabilities — plus their compelling personal stories — to new events, workshops, and audiences.

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VARIATIONS CHOIR

SIGN UP MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4!

American Artists Project is pleased to announce that registration will open Monday, November 4 for our newest program: Variations Choir! This particular choir is for individuals ages 12-17 on the Autism Spectrum. The Variations Choir is an opportunity for your child/teen to engage with others while learning about music, singing, and being part of a choir.  It will be a safe space for participants to practice social skills, sing with a group, and enjoy the gifts that each participant has to share.  No previous experience is necessary. Director Maureen Broy Papovich, along with volunteers, will lead twice monthly rehearsals on Saturday mornings starting January 2025 and culminating with a September 2025 performance.
 
Location: Bethany United Methodist Church, 10010 Anderson Mill Rd. Austin, TX 78750

*** It is required that parents/guardians remain onsite during the entirety of each rehearsal. We have procured a room for you to relax, snack and mingle, and there are ample grounds for strolling and finding quiet spaces.
 
Time:  10:00 AM - 11:15 AM - Ages 12-14 arrive and rehearse
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM - Ages 15-17 arrive and rehearse
 
Dates: January 18, February 1 & 15, March 1 & 22, April 5 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & 21, July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23, *September 6 & 20 
 
Program Fee: 425.00**

*September dates are subject to change pending final venue date approval. 
**AAP has a limited amount of financial assistance made available. If your child/teen’s participation is dependent on financial assistance, please reach out to admin@americanartistsproject.org
 
Registration Link: You can register your child here. Once you have registered and paid in full, AAP requests to learn more about your child/teen prior to the start of the program. We will send you a questionnaire and a request to meet with you and your child/teen. Our goal is to gain awareness of any specific needs in order to implement a seamless and joyful experience for all.

Variations hosted it's inaugural weekend December 2023 starting with a Professional Development Day for Adapted Programming where teachers came to learn to teach with the confidence that any student can receive accommodations, benefit from social-emotional learning, and that every student is limitless in what they can accomplish! The weekend culminated in a concert with Grammy winning Soprano Stefanie Moore, accompanied by Dale Dietert, and 17 year old rising sensation pianist Grace Novacheck. Thank you to everyone who came to listen, to learn and to show their support for this extraordinary arts community! 

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