Auditions (not required for after school or summer program)

During the audition process, the applicant must demonstrate proficiency in an arts area
based on prepared work as well as assigned tasks given during the audition. Eligibility
is based on the applicant's talent, potential, abilities, and evidence of commitment to
education based on the student's most current report card.

Formal notification of acceptance will occur during June, and upon acceptance the
student and parent/guardian must sign a contract which secures the commitment of
the Student and the Family to abide by the rules and procedures of the performing and
visual  arts' program.

Visual Arts Audition
  1. Must present a portfolio of at least three pieces of work.
  2. Students will be asked to draw a still life during the interview.

Drama Audition
  1. Students must present a memorized monologue or poem using expression, etc.
  2. Students will perform an improvisation situation. (who, what, when, where)
  3. Students will be given something to read.

Dance Audition
  1. Students must come dressed in appropriate dance clothing.
  2. Students must perform a three-minute dance that a teacher or the student has
    choreographed. (bring a CD or cassette of your music)
  3. Students will be asked to follow guided directions and will be taken through
    basic dance steps and combinations.

Music Audition
  1. Perform a prepared piece. Be sure and bring written music with you. Vocalists will
    sing acapella.
  2. Be prepared to sight-read a selection as well as do pitch matching and rhythm
    clapping if the teacher requests it.
The Austin School for the Performing and Visual Arts (ASPVA) admits students of any race, color,
national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded
or made available to students at the school.  It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies,
scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.