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AUDITIONS5 5EDUCATE %u00b7 AFFIRM %u00b7 INSPIREAuditionsAcceptance into the following highly competitive arts programs is based on an audition to determine a student's eligibility. Only applicants who meet the audition requirements will be included in the Choice lottery for these schools. Students applying for a program with an academic criteria must meet both requirements to be eligible for the lottery.The following schools and programs require an audition:Bak Middle School of the ArtsBand, Communications, Dance, Keyboard/Piano, Orchestral Strings, Theatre, Visual Arts, & VocalThe Conservatory School @ North Palm BeachBand, Orchestral Strings, & VocalA.W. Dreyfoos School of the ArtsBand, Communications, Dance, Digital Arts & Photography, Keyboard/Piano, Strings, Theatre, Visual Arts, & VocalWest Boca Raton Community High SchoolBand, Dance, Digital Medial, Theatre (Acting & Musical), & VocalHow Auditions Are ScheduledThe individual schools, not the district office, are responsible for scheduling auditions. After you submit your application, the school(s) you applied to will contact you directly to schedule the date and time. You will be notified of your audition details via the email address listed on your application. Please monitor your email inbox (and spam folder) closely for this important communication.Audition Format & InstructionsEach school publishes its own detailed audition guidelines annually. These instructions will specify the format for the audition and what your student needs to prepare. All applicants must follow their chosen school's specific procedures. Please check the school's website for the most current information.Audition Day: What to ExpectAudition day can be exciting and nerve-wracking. While specific requirements vary by discipline, here are the key points of what to generally expect.Before You Go: Preparation is Key%u00b7 Review Instructions: Re-read details of the program's requirements for your specific art area.Audition Day Logistics:%u00b7 Punctuality: Arriving on time for your audition is absolutely crucial. Arriving early is preferred as it allows you to relax, focus, and prepare fully, ensuring you can perform at your very best.%u00b7 Check-In: You will check in with staff, receive a number or other identifier, and be directed to a waiting area.%u00b7 Attendance is Mandatory: Students must be present for their scheduled audition.%u00b7 The Waiting Game: Expect to wait. Use this time to warm up (quietly!), and review your audition requirements.%u00b7 IEP/504 Accommodations: Parents must inform the school of any active IEP or 504 plan on or before the audition date.Attendance and Make-Up PolicyUnless otherwise instructed by the school, all auditions are held in person. If your child is sick on their scheduled audition day, a make-up session may be possible under the following conditions:%u00b7 You must provide a doctor's note verifying the illness.%u00b7 The note must be submitted to the school within three (3) school days of the missed audition.%u00b7 A new date will only be scheduled if the school has additional audition times available. Make-up auditions are not guaranteed.Audition Appeals Process Parents/guardians who believe their child was not allowed an equitable opportunity to a Choice program during the audition or eligibility process as a result of a technical problem or inequity, may request an appeal.An application for an appeal of Choice program eligibility must be submitted within five (5) school days of the audition date to the Department of Choice and Career Options by emailing choice@palmbeachschools.org. Click here to download the Choice Program Application for Appeal.Bak Middle School of the Arts:www.palmbeachschools.org/msoaThe Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach:www.palmbeachschools.org/TheConservatorySchoolA.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts:www.palmbeachschools.org/DSOAWest Boca Raton Community High School:www.palmbeachschools.org/WestBocaHighSchool