Deadlines
Early Action Application & Audition Submission Deadline: May 1, 2023 - 11:59pm PST
Regular Application & Audition Submission Deadline: June 1, 2023 - 11:59pm PST
Start Your Application HERE
Early Action Application & Audition Submission Deadline: May 1, 2023 - 11:59pm PST
Regular Application & Audition Submission Deadline: June 1, 2023 - 11:59pm PST
Start Your Application HERE
Required Application Materials
*Please name the files by the following format: Instrument_Last Name, First Name_document title (Flute_Smith, John_Resume, Flute_Smith, John_Letter etc.)
Audition Videos
Comprehensive Repertoire List
We will refer to this to determine your chamber ensemble placement. The information included in the list will not affect your acceptance into the program. This list is different from the list of repertoire you will bring to the audition. Include the following information on your comprehensive repertoire list:
Repertoire List Example 1
Repertoire List Example 2
Repertoire List Example 3
Musical Resume
The musical resume should include the names of teachers, dates of study, public performances, honors and awards, ensemble experience and other information about musical influences and education. You are encouraged to include information regarding your secondary instrument.
Musical Resume Example
Letter of Intent
Please describe why you are applying to the Performing Arts Academy, what unique qualities you feel you can bring to the program and what the Academy can provide for you.
*Please name the files by the following format: Instrument_Last Name, First Name_document title (Flute_Smith, John_Resume, Flute_Smith, John_Letter etc.)
Audition Videos
- Please record yourself playing your Audition Requirements
- Place the camera so that you, your instrument, and your full range of motion are in the frame at all times
- Please name the file by the following format: Instrument_Last Name, First Name (Flute_Smith, John.mov etc.)
- You may upload multiple videos but please name your videos accordingly (Flute_Smith, John_Scales.mov / Flute_Smith, John_Bach.m4v etc.)
- Start your video of solo piece by stating your full name and your instrument
Comprehensive Repertoire List
We will refer to this to determine your chamber ensemble placement. The information included in the list will not affect your acceptance into the program. This list is different from the list of repertoire you will bring to the audition. Include the following information on your comprehensive repertoire list:
- List of all solo works you have PERFORMED on your principal instrument.
- List of all solo works you have STUDIED on your principal instrument.
- List of ensemble pieces in which you had featured solos.
- List of chamber music you have performed.
- List of etude books you have completed/currently studying.
Repertoire List Example 1
Repertoire List Example 2
Repertoire List Example 3
Musical Resume
The musical resume should include the names of teachers, dates of study, public performances, honors and awards, ensemble experience and other information about musical influences and education. You are encouraged to include information regarding your secondary instrument.
Musical Resume Example
Letter of Intent
Please describe why you are applying to the Performing Arts Academy, what unique qualities you feel you can bring to the program and what the Academy can provide for you.
QUESTIONS?
Feel free to contact us at dbhs.academy@gmail.com
Feel free to contact us at dbhs.academy@gmail.com