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Adjudications at ARGS have been scheduled for Jan. 10th and 17th, 2026.
Jan. 24 is the scheduled snow date.
The due date for ARGS applications is Dec. 1, 2025 and is made through your district's Gifted Education Division.

Musical Arts applicants will select ONE (1) instrument or specialty for adjudication and will be contacted by ARGS Adjudication Coordinator at the end of December with a scheduled in-person appointment as shown below: 

Instrumental & Vocal Music will be heard on both dates as shown below:

January 10: Instrumental and Vocal applicants

January 17: ALL Music Tech applicants as well as remaining Instrumental and Vocal applicants.

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Choose ONE specialty (the instrument or skill which is your best).

Instrumental and Vocal Music auditions are scheduled in person and include performance of your prepared pieces, an informal interview, sight reading assessment and a brief music achievement assessment. Bring your instrument with you (except piano, harp or large percussion) to the audition. (15 minutes) Upload a digital copy of your own sheet music with this link here - music we have NOT already provided - (or bring two extra copies for the adjudicators.)

Music Technology applicants have slightly different instructions. There is a Music Resume and Digital Portfolio submission process, followed by an in-person review of your portfolio and a music technology exercise with an instructor. If you play an instrument or sing, you should bring your instrument with you and perform a prepared selection (see Instrumental or Vocal Music requirements). (20 minutes)

Updated: 1/1/26 - For ALL 2026 applicants, the Music Achievement Assessment has been waived. You do not need to complete this.

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Need help or have a question?  Email music@args.us