Performing and Fine Arts Magnet Program

Audition Dates and Times: January 4^th, 2027 (Time TBD)

Please contact Elise.Hesse@ocps.net with questions about the Dance track.

The Dance track requires a live audition.

Applicants can expect to:

• Perform a guided ballet center warm up.
• Perform a jazz combination across-the-floor.
• Perform a modern center combination.
• The audition will end with improvisation.

Applicants will be evaluated on performance quality, memorization, and overall technique in each style for placement in the appropriate level class. At your audition, please be aware of the following:

Attire

• Girls: Black leotard OR black fitted shirt with black leggings OR black pants OR pink tights. Convertible tights are highly recommended.
• Boys: Black fitted shirt with black fitted pants or shorts.
• Please, no bike shorts or crop tops.

Footwear

• Ballet shoes, jazz shoes, or barefoot.
• Tennis shoes are not permissible.

Hair

• If your hair is long enough, please have it in a bun.
• Hair should not be in the dancer’s face.

Jewelry

• Small studs for the ears are fine.
• No dangling or excessive jewelry is allowed.

Audition Dates and Times: January 4^th, 2027 (Time TBD)

Please contact Alexis.Mendez-Napoleoni@ocps.net with questions about the Theatre track.

The Theatre track requires a live audition. There are three options for students auditioning for the theatre track. Please select ONE option below to prepare.

Option 1 – Acting

Prepare two (2) contrasting monologues (dramatic/comedic or classical/contemporary), not to exceed 3 minutes total. Monologues must be from a published play or musical. Here is a link to monologues you can use for your audition: Monologues

Option 2 – Musical Theatre

Prepare one monologue and 90 seconds of a solo musical theatre song (no pop/rock songs.) You must provide an accompaniment track to use for your audition. Songs must be from a musical. Monologues must be from a published play or musical. For guidance in choosing songs/monologues, choose material that best fits the actor’s personality. For guidance in choosing material, contact a former teacher or current theatre director.

Option 3 – Technical Theatre

Prepare a Tech Portfolio (PowerPoint presentation is fine) demonstrating proficiency in technical theatre and design. Be prepared to present your work and describe your process/vision. 

Your Portfolio can include any of the following:

• Costume Design: Drawings, paintings, garments you have made. These do not need to be theatrical if you happen to do fashion work for other areas.
• Lighting Design: Drawings, paintings, photography, drafting/lighting plots, etc.
• Scene Design: Drawings, paintings, still life, drafting, etc.
• Stage Management: Prompt scripts, cue sheets, ground plans, rehearsal notes, programs, etc.
• Technical Direction: Drafting samples, objects you have built, photographs, production paperwork, etc.

Audition Dates and Times: January 4^th, 2027 (Time TBD)

Please contact Kristen.Donahue@ocps.net with questions about the Vocal track.

The Vocal track requires a live audition.

Students should arrive to Vocal track auditions with the following prepared:

• Recommendation letter from a music teacher (e.g. chorus director or private voice teacher) testifying to the student’s abilities and character.  The form can be found here: Vocal Track Recommendation
• One prepared piece in a classical style (art song, aria, musical theatre, or other material from the classical repertoire.)  Please bring sheet music or book (a copy is allowed) in the key to be sung OR an accompaniment track (instrumental without your voice part) on a flash drive.  We will have a piano accompanist, if music is provided. Singing a cappella is not an option.
• Sight Reading.  The type of exercise that will be sight read can be found here: Sample Sight-Reading

Students will be evaluated on preparedness, tone quality, stage presence, ability, and potential.

Audition Dates and Times: January 4^th-8^th, 2027

Please contact Jonathan.Brown@ocps.net with questions about the Band track.

The Band track requires a live audition.

Woodwinds/Brass

The audition for Woodwinds and Brass players consists of the following:

• Any solo or étude of your choosing.
• As many major scales as you know.
• A brief sight-reading excerpt.

Percussion

Percussionists must demonstrate proficiency in multiple areas by performing the following études:

• Snare Drum
• Timpani
• Mallets

Audition Dates and Times: January 4^th, 2027 (Time TBD)

Please contact Cristina.Garcia2@ocps.net with questions about the Orchestra track.

The Orchestra track requires a live audition.

String players must complete the following requirements:

• Prepare two major scales, with arpeggios, according to ability.
• Prepare one piece of solo literature, approximately 2 minutes in length. Classical music such as sonatas, concertos, unaccompanied suites and partitas, and most selections from Suzuki are acceptable.
• Perform one sight reading excerpt of approximately eight measures with 15 seconds’ silent preparation time.

Audition Dates and Times: January 6^th, 2027 (Time TBD)

Please contact Carmen.Aquino@ocps.net with questions about the Piano & Guitar tracks.

The Piano & Guitar track requires a live audition.

Piano

• Perform from memory the C, G, or D major scale, two-handed, one octave with arpeggio.
• Perform the chromatic scale, two-handed, one octave.
• Perform two of the following selections:
  • Minuet in G (J.S. Bach)
  • Ecossalse in G (Ludwig van Beethoven)
  • Soldiers' March (Robert Schumann)
  • Sonatina (Muzio Clementi)

Guitar

• Perform from memory the C, G, or D major scale, one octave with arpeggio.
• Perform from memory the A, E, or B natural minor scale, one octave with arpeggio.
• Perform two of the following selections:
  • Andante (Matteo Carcassi)
  • Allegro (Mauro Giuliani)
  • Allegretto (Fernando Sor)