HOW TO APPLY

Prepare and submit two (2) recorded audition videos described below.

Video 1: Learn and record yourself performing one of the pre-recorded solos of Ballet, Jazz, Modern, or West African dance from the video library below. This dance video will be used to assess the following dance components: replication of dance steps, following direction, musicality, coordination, flexibility, expression. Record so that your full body and movement is shown. You can access the pre-recorded dances and music to the dances.

Video 2: Prepare and record a video of yourself performing a 30 to 60 second solo in any style of dance with which you feel most comfortable. This may include but is not limited to Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Modern, Theater Dance, or West African. This dance video is to assess the following dance components: creativity, musicality, coordination, flexibility, expression. Record so that your full body and movement is shown.

Schools may invite you to “call backs” for virtual on-demand tasks.

SCHOOLS LIST

Benjamin N. Cardozo High School (26Q415)

Program Code: Performing Dance program (Q16K)

Brooklyn High School of the Arts (15K656)

Program Code: Dance Program (K47L)

Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts (13K265)

Program Code: Dance Program (K42C)

Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts (03M485)

Program Code: Dance Program (M80K)

Fordham High School for the Arts (10X437)

Program Code: General Program (X51A)

Fort Hamilton High School (20K490)

Program Code: Joffrey Dance Academy Program (K17J)

Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School (30Q501)

Program Code: Dance Program (Q40M)

Professional Performing Arts High School (02M408)

Program Code: Dance Program (M81N)

Talent Unlimited High School (02M519)

Program Code: Dance: Ballet and Modern program (M42L)

Theatre Arts Production Company School (TAPCo) (10X225)

Program Code: Dance program (X20R)

Susan E. Wagner High School (31R460)

Program Code: Dance program (R17K)

Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts (03M415)

Program Code: Dance program (M26D)

Programs Art and Design High School (02M630)

Program Code: Commercial Art and Design: Cartooning, Illustration and Fashion Design (M60P)

SCHOOL WEBSITE

HOW TO APPLY:

• Admissions 

• Preparing for Audition

High School of Fashion Industries (02M600)

Program Code: Art, Photography, & Graphic Design (M68J)

SCHOOL WEBSITE

HOW TO APPLY:

• Admissions

• Preparing for Audition

High School of Fashion Industries (02M600)

Program Code: Fashion Design and Accessories (M68L)

SCHOOL WEBSITE

HOW TO APPLY:

• Admissions

• Preparing for Audition

HOW TO APPLY:

Prepare and submit BOTH videos specified below. Drummers (i.e., candidates who play non-pitched percussion instruments) are only required to submit Video #1.

VIDEO #1

Perform ONE prepared solo selection without accompaniment. Playing without accompaniment means playing by yourself without a track or additional instruments.

• Select a piece you feel confident performing that shows your skill level and musicality.

• Individual school websites may include suggested lists of repertoire and/or model audition videos to guide you in preparing your audition video.

Before playing, briefly introduce yourself, and provide the following information:

• Your name

• Your Student ID number (OSIS number)

• What is your favorite thing about playing your instrument? (30 seconds or less)

• Title of the piece you will be playing

VIDEO #2

Perform ONE scale of your choice at a tempo (speed) you find comfortable.

This is another opportunity for reviewers to learn more about how:

• low and how high you can play.

• comfortably and quickly you can move from note to note.

• clean and precise your playing is.

• well you are able to play in tune.

• well you know what notes make up your selected scale.

• playing the correct notes is most important.

Before playing, briefly introduce yourself, and provide the following information:

• Your name

• Your Student ID number (OSIS number)

Watch this video to help you prepare for your instrumental music audition.

For help preparing a scale or if you do not know what a scale is, please see these video tutorials and examples.

Your Instrument(s)

You will be able to select your instrument in the Virtual Audition Submission Tool.

• For Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts (03M485): Instrumental Music program (M80L), you may audition on a maximum of two (2) instruments.

• Please note that drummers (i.e., candidates who play non-pitched percussion instruments) are only required to submit Video #1.

Call Backs

Individual schools may hold “call backs” and request that you attend an individual online appointment to perform additional music tasks, for example: singing back melodic patterns; tapping back rhythmic patterns; or completing a sight-reading task for which you play a short amount of music from sheet music you have not seen before.

SCHOOLS

Bayside High School (26Q495)

Program Code: Music: Performance & Production (Q12B)

Brooklyn High School of the Arts (15K656)

Program Code: : Instrumental Music (K47K)

Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music, The (10X442)

Program Codes: Concert Band / Jazz Band / Piano (X33A) and Instrumental Music: Orchestra / Strings (X33M)

Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts (13K265)

Program Codes: Instrumental Music (K42E)

Edward R. Murrow High School (21K525)

Program Codes: Instrumental Music (K57L)

Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts (03M485)

Program Codes: Instrumental Music program (M80L)

Fordham High School for the Arts (10X437)

Program Codes: General Program (X51A)

Forest Hills High School (28Q440)

Program Codes: Academy of Instrumental and Vocal Music (Q19P)

Fort Hamilton High School (20K490)

Program Codes: Instrumental Music (K17R)

Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School (30Q501)

Program Codes: Instrumental Music (Q40K)

Special Music School (03M859)

Program Codes: Voice, Instrument, and Composition (A85A)

Susan E. Wagner High School (31R460)

Program Codes: Music (R17G)

Talent Unlimited High School (02M519)

Program Codes: Instrumental Music (M42P)

Theatre Arts Production Company School (TAPCo) (10X225)

Program Codes: Instrumental Music (X20B)

Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts (03M415)

Program Codes: Instrumental Music (M26M)

HOW TO APPLY

SECTION 1: Discussion of Set Design

Create an original design, 3-D model of a stage setting for one of the following plays: "Dracula" by Hamilton Dean and John Balderson (1924), "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry, or "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. Models are to be the size of a shoebox or larger and should be portable.

Photographs: Upload up to 4 photographs of the model from different angles. The photographs should allow the judges to see details and perspective. Take the first picture from the audience's point of view and include the entire model.

Video #1: Create and upload a two-minute video speaking about your model and the design choices you made. Make specific references, and point to the model when discussing a particular aspect. The video should not be edited. Begin your video by stating your first and last name as it appears in your MySchools.nyc account and your student ID number (OSIS number) before speaking about your model.

SECTION 2: Providing Directions

Video #2: Create and upload a two-minute video in which you describe step-by-step how you assembled/completed something.

You will be evaluated on your thought process for multi-step directions considering clarity, efficiency, and attention to detail. For example, you might describe your morning or afternoon commute, getting ready for your virtual school day, taking out the trash or recycling, getting lunch in the school cafeteria, assembling a piece of furniture, baking your favorite cookie, taking your neighbor's dog out for a walk, or perhaps doing a load of dishes in a dishwasher. Please note these are only examples; you may choose to describe something else.

Begin your video by stating your first and last name as it appears in your MySchools.nyc(Open external link) account and your student ID number (OSIS number) before speaking about your step-by-step process.

Call Backs

Schools may invite and schedule individual student call backs for live virtual interviews, musical theater songs, dance and/or other on-demand tasks and school specific requirements.

SCHOOLS LIST

Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts (03M485)

Program Code: Technical Theatre program (M80P)

Fordham High School for the Arts (10X437)

Program Code: : General Program (X51A)

HOW TO APPLY

I. Portfolio Upload - Photographs of 3 to 6 pieces of original artwork that includes the following:

• A self-portrait, done from observation (from observation means you draw yourself by looking in a mirror).

• A still life, done from observation (from observation means you draw objects placed before you on a table).

You may choose the remaining one to four (1-4) pieces you wish to include. Pieces can be created using any material in any form, and may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional.

II. Student Introduction

Upload a short video or written explanation about the uploaded pieces of original artwork. Discuss choice of subject and materials, motivation, and influences. Your video should be no longer than two (2) minutes. Written explanations should be no more than 500 words.

III. Virtual Performance Task: Figure Drawing

In addition to your portfolio works, please submit photographs of one figure drawing with in-progress photos. Using pencil and paper, draw the human figure. Make sure you draw the entire figure and fit it on the page: do not cut off parts of the head or feet. Draw your figure with realistic proportions. Try to use value or lines to draw the folds on the clothes. Include any observed details and draw the facial features. Include background elements to place the figure in a space to prevent them from floating in the air. You may choose to pose a friend or family member.

The drawing should be completed within 30-45 minutes. We are looking to see how you develop your drawing. Please take photographs of your work throughout your drawing and submit four photographs for the drawing at the following times:

• A photograph at five minutes.

• A photograph at 10 minutes.

• A photograph at 20 minutes.

• A photograph of the completed drawing at 30-45 minutes.

IV. Creative Drawing

*If you are applying to Art and Design High School and/or Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Art, submit this creative drawing. This is optional for programs.

Using pencil and paper, draw a FANTASTICAL SANDWICH! Use your imagination and creativity – we want to see your wildest ideas of what a Fantastical Sandwich looks like to you. Consider for the drawing: What bizarre, unusual, or creative toppings does your sandwich have? Who made it? Who is it for? When creating your Fantastical Sandwich be sure to include a ground line, background, and fill the whole page. And, have fun with it!

Call Backs

Schools may invite you to “call backs” for other school specific requirements.

Learn about visual arts program options and audition requirements. Watch this video to help you prepare your visual arts submissions.

SCHOOLS LIST

Brooklyn High School of the Arts (15K656)

Program Code: Drama program (K47R)

Art and Design High School (02M630)

Program Code: Commercial Art: Cartooning, Illustration, Fashion Design (M60P)*

Bayside High School (26Q495)

Program Code: Digital Art & Design program (Q12A)

Brooklyn High School of the Arts (15K656)

Program Code: Visual Arts program (K47J)

Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts (13K265)

Program Code: Visual Arts program (K42U)

Edward R. Murrow High School (21K525)

Program Code: Fine and Visual Arts (K57K)

Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts (03M485)

Program Code: Fine Arts program (M80J)*

Fordham High School for the Arts (10X437)

Program Code: General Program (X51A)

Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School (30Q501)

Program Code: Fine Arts program (Q40J)

Gramercy Arts High School (02M374)

Program Code: Visual Arts program (M66A)

High School of Fashion Industries (02M600)

Program Code: Art, Photography, and Graphic Design program (M68J)

Hillcrest High School (28Q505)

Program Code: Academy of Performing and Visual Arts program (Q24L)

Newtown High School (24Q455)

Program Code: Major Art program (Q34K)

Queens Technical High School (24Q600)

Program Code: Graphic Arts program (Q68B)

Susan E. Wagner High School (31R460)

Program Code: Visual Arts program (R17H)

Theatre Arts Production Company School (TAPCo) (10X225)

Program Code: Visual Arts program (X20T)

Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts (03M415)

Program Code: Visual Arts (M26J)