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  • Audition at First Ward
    • Request an Audition
    • Audition Requirements
      • Band
      • Orchestra
      • Piano
      • Chorus
      • Dance
      • Musical Theatre
      • Theatre
      • Visual Arts
    • Audition Process Checklist
    • CMS School Options Lottery
  • Dates and Deadlines
  • Tours/Information Sessions
  • About CMS Arts Magnets
    • Academic Overview
    • Arts Classes offered
      • DANCE @ NWSA
      • THEATRE @ NWSA
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    • Audition at First Ward
      • Request an Audition
      • Audition Requirements
        • Band
        • Orchestra
        • Piano
        • Chorus
        • Dance
        • Musical Theatre
        • Theatre
        • Visual Arts
      • Audition Process Checklist
      • CMS School Options Lottery
    • Dates and Deadlines
    • Tours/Information Sessions
    • About CMS Arts Magnets
      • Academic Overview
      • Arts Classes offered
        • DANCE @ NWSA
        • THEATRE @ NWSA
        • MUSIC @ NWSA
        • VISUAL ARTS @ NWSA
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • NWSA in the news!
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CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

PLEASE NOTE: Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, First Ward Creative Arts will be the full-choice creative arts middle school.  If you are looking for a high school, Northwest School of the Arts is the arts magnet for you!  

To apply for the 2026-2027 school year at First Ward Creative Arts Middle School, students must complete an audition.   To request an audition, please follow these steps:

1. Submit the Audition Request Form to apply for an audition.

2. Review your child’s Audition Requirements carefully to prepare for the audition/portfolio review.

3. Check audition Dates & Deadlines and your email weekly to schedule the audition.

For questions, contact Arts Coordinator sarah1.provencal@cms.k12.nc.us or call the school at 980-343-5485

Thank you for your interest!

Interested in a school tour?  See flier below!

CLICK HERE FOR First Ward Frequently Asked Questions for Interested Families 

CLICK HERE if you are interested in attending one of our SCHOOL TOURS or virtual information sessions!

CLICK HERE FOR LOTTERY INSTRUCTIONS 

Arts Magnets in the Media

Did you know that middle schoolers used to attend Northwest?  Northwest used to be a 6-12, but now they are a 9-12 and 6th-8th grades have their very own school at First Ward!  You'll see some middle school students in the video below, which was shot when middle school was still housed at Northwest.  

Questions?  Email firstwardauditions@gmail.com

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