Application
Application Process
Step 1
Complete the Common Application
Applications Open Oct. 4, 2022
AISD Intent to Apply to a Magnet/Application Program (Part 1) is available through the Parent Cloud.
If not currently an AISD student, visit https://my.austinisd.org/LoginPolicy.jsp to create an account. For help, please call Parent Cloud Support at (512) 414-9187.
Non AISD Students will also have to register for AISD:
Dual Language Application
If you are applying to be apart of our Dual Language Program, click the button below and follow the steps.
Audition/Portfolio Information
Please send all audition/portfolio entries to:
Academy Director: Natasha.Bedford@austinisd.org
Band & Orchestra
Incoming 6th grade students will try out band and orchestra instruments during their interview or during the instrument tryout day (dates to be announced). Student will meet with director to go over pitch and rhythm recognition. (No prior experience required).
Students who already play a band instrument must bring their instrument. All instruments prepare: Concert F, Concert B, Concert E♭ and Chromatic scales. Woodwind and Brass Players will perform a solo from Solo and Ensemble or part of their current band music.
Choir
Please submit a video singing the first verse of “America (My Country 'Tis of Thee).”
My country, tears of thee,
Sweet land of liberty
Of thee I see.
Land where my fathers die
Land of the pilgrims pray
From every mountain sight,
Let freedom ring.
Video submission is due January 7th.
Dance
Please submit a video of a prepared solo 40-60 seconds in length. Students may select the genre of dance and music in which they feel confident performing.
Video submission is due January. 13,2023.
Theatre/Theatre Tech
Please submit a 1 minute memorized monologue of your choice.
Video submission is due January 13, 2023.
Art
Please submit a minimum of 4 – 6 examples of your art that may include any of the following: Self-portrait (draw yourself from a mirror or photograph) Drawings from observation. Possible subjects include objects in your home arranged into a still life, draw the corner of your room, a portrait of your pet, etc. A landscape (from your imagination, or of your house or backyard, etc.)
Portfolio submission is due January 13, 2023.