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AUDITIONS

Auditions Audition Day: What to Expect
Acceptance into the following highly competitive arts programs Audition day can be exciting and nerve-wracking. While specific
is based on an audition to determine a student's eligibility. Only requirements vary by discipline, here are the key points of what
applicants who meet the audition requirements will be included to generally expect.
in the Choice lottery for these schools. Students applying for a
program with an academic criteria must meet both requirements Before You Go: Preparation is Key
to be eligible for the lottery.
· Review Instructions: Re-read details of the program's
requirements for your specific art area.
The following schools and programs require an audition:
Audition Day Logistics:
Bak Middle School of the Arts
Communications, Dance, Music—Band, Music—Keyboard/Piano, · Punctuality: Arriving on time for your audition is absolutely
Music—Orchestral Strings, Music—Vocal, Theatre, & Visual Arts crucial. Arriving early is preferred as it allows you to relax,
focus, and prepare fully, ensuring you can perform at your
The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach very best.
Music—Band, Music—Orchestral Strings, & Music—Vocal · Check-In: You will check in with staff, receive a number or
other identifier, and be directed to a waiting area.
A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts
Communications, Dance, Digital Arts & Photography, Music · Attendance is Mandatory: Students must be present for their
(Band, Keyboard/Piano, Strings, Vocal), Theatre, & Visual Arts scheduled audition. In case of illness, a make-up audition
may be considered only if a doctor's note is submitted to
Boynton Beach Community High School the school within three school days and only if the school has
Dance, Digital Media, Music—Band, Music—Vocal, Theatre, & other available audition dates.
Visual Arts · The Waiting Game: Expect to wait. Use this time to warm up
(quietly!), and review your audition requirements.
West Boca Raton Community High School
Dance, Digital Media, Music—Band, Music—Vocal, & Theatre · IEP/504 Accommodations: Parents must inform the school
(Acting & Musical) of any active IEP or 504 plan on or before the audition date.
How Auditions Are Scheduled Attendance and Make-Up Policy
The individual schools, not the district office, are responsible Unless otherwise instructed by the school, all auditions are held
for scheduling auditions. After you submit your application, the in person. If your child is sick on their scheduled audition day, a
school(s) you applied to will contact you directly to schedule the make-up session may be possible under the following conditions:
date and time. You will be notified of your audition details via · You must provide a doctor's note verifying the illness.
the email address listed on your application. Please monitor
your email inbox (and spam folder) closely for this important · The note must be submitted to the school within three (3)
communication. school days of the missed audition.
· A new date will only be scheduled if the school has additional
Audition Format & Instructions audition times available. Make-up auditions are not
Each school publishes its own detailed audition guidelines guaranteed.
annually. These instructions will specify the format for the audition
and what your student needs to prepare. All applicants must Audition Appeals Process
follow their chosen school's specific procedures. Please check the Parents/guardians who believe their child was not allowed an
school's website for the most current information. equitable opportunity to a Choice program during the audition
or eligibility process as a result of a technical problem or inequity,
Bak Middle School of the Arts: may request an appeal.
www.palmbeachschools.org/msoa
An application for an appeal of Choice program eligibility
The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach: must be submitted within five (5) school days of the audition
www.palmbeachschools.org/TheConservatorySchool date to the Department of Choice and Career Options by
emailing Choicequestions@palmbeachschools.org. Click here
A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts:
www.palmbeachschools.org/DSOA to download the Choice Program Application for Appeal.

Boynton Beach Community High School:
www.palmbeachschools.org/BoyntonBeachHigh
West Boca Raton Community High School:
www.palmbeachschools.org/WestBocaHighSchool

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