Performing Arts at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School

INCOMING STUDENT INFORMATION

Auditions for Advanced Level Performing Arts Classes are March 17 10am - 1pm
(after world language placement tests)
at Whitney Young

Performing Arts classes in high school are HONORS LEVEL CURRICULAR CLASSES that meet
DURING THE SCHOOL DAY

If you would like to participate in the performing arts,
YOU MUST SELECT A PERFORMING ARTS CLASS WHEN CHOOSING YOUR CLASSES FOR NEXT YEAR.

Beginning Level Performing Arts Classes

Here at WY, we have a variety of beginning level ensembles where you can learn to play an instrument, sing, act, or dance.

If you have no experience, you should take a beginning level class:

Beginning Band
Beginning Choir
Dance I
Beginning Guitar
Beginning Orchestra
Beginning Piano
Theater Arts I
Sound Engineering & Music Production

Advanced Level Performng Arts Classes

Whitney Young has the best Performing Arts Department in the city. Our advanced level ensembles are incredible spaces for artistic expression, creativity, and excellence. If you have experience playing, singing, dancing, or acting, make sure you make it a part of your school day. As an added bonus, colleges LOVE to see continued commitment to the performing arts on the transcript for potential students.

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Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble

Concert Choir

Studio, Stage & GnD Dance Company

Intermediate Guitar, Advanced Guitar & Top Group

Symphony & Chamber Orchestra

Advanced Piano

Theater Arts II & Theater Production

All incoming students should add a BEGINNING LEVEL CLASS to their course selections for next year

If you have previous experience, please come to WY for the placement auditions.
Your beginning level class request will be replaced with a class selection appropriate based upon your audition.

Details about audition the audition process including audition requirements can be found on each department's website (linked at the bottom of this page.)

Choosing an elective in the Fine Arts is one of the best ways to ensure you have a balanced, enjoyable (and survivable!) high school experience. When you make Performing Arts part of your academic schedule, you gain a dedicated space in your day to step away from the lectures and textbooks to focus on something hands-on, meaningful, and expressive. These programs are built on community; you’ll walk into your first day already belonging to a group of people who share your interests. Beyond the benefit of having little to no outside homework, you’ll find that the stage and the studio are where some of the most lasting friendships are formed. It’s a chance to learn a new skill, de-stress, and be part of a team that creates something meaningful together.

Skip study hall.
No one has ever looked back on their memories from high school and said, "You know, I had the BEST experience in study hall..."

Looking for more info? Send an email to:

Band: Mr. Barbick
Choir or Piano: Ms. Jeong
Dance: Ms. Gordon
Guitar: Mr. Peek
Orchestra: Mr. Mascari
Theater Arts: Mr. Winkler

Don't think you can fit Performing Arts in your academic schedule? You absolutely can.
Take a look at these sample 4-year plans that actual WY students have used to stay in the performing arts all four years.

Sample 4-Year Plans

Programming strategies for maintaining enrollment in Performing Arts classes throughout all four years of high school.

Click on the logos below for more information about the the Performing Arts Areas

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