Apply! Applications for 2024-25 are due March 29, 2024

What is the Conservatory Program?

The Envision Conservatory is open to CCA students in grades 10-12 who are interested in pursuing a degree or career in their chosen arts field, or are just extremely passionate about their art. While this is a three level program, students may apply or re-apply in grades 11 and 12 as well.

Program Requirements

• Conservatory students must also be enrolled in an Envision Day Class concurrent with their Conservatory enrollment

• Conservatory students are expected to volunteer at 2 Envision events each Conservatory year.

• Conservatory students will participate in Projects. Projects is a crash course in interdisciplinary collaboration and creativity. The presentation of student work is open to the public at the end of this crazy experience!

• Attendance to all Conservatory classes is mandatory. Please schedule appointments outside of Conservatory time. Sports conflicts are not acceptable absences. Students are spread too thin between Athletics and Conservatory and it is generally not possible to participate in both at the same time.

How to Apply

General Conservatory Application (all Students)

• Students fill out this application form, which includes sections to upload a personal statement and also a media file demonstrating their creativity. 

• Students should also send this link to one or two trusted recommenders who can describe your arts experience and personal character for consideration in the Conservatory program.

Personal Statement prompts -please supply google drive links to share responses to the following two prompts : 

Share a google drive link to a personal statement you write that includes 1) your personal qualities that will enable you to be a positive contributor to the Envision program, and 2) describe an experience that reflects your passion for the arts

Share a google drive link or URL to a piece of media that shares something about yourself that you want us to know. You may use drawings, photos, video or audio, or prose-just be sure to send the link to a standard file formatted piece. This is NOT your portfolio or audition-just something that tells us a little bit about you. It can even be a different media than the Conservatory for which you are applying.

Humanities specific guidelines, 

• To apply for the Conservatory for the Humanities please sign up to the 2023-24 Envision Conservatory for the Humanities Application Google Classroom.

  • Class Code: kj6pp2q 

• Attend our info meeting on Friday 10/28 at lunch in B-107

• Paper is due (Date TBD). please see Mr. Stiven or Mr. Brown to obtain the research query prompt.

• Requirements: Envision Application form filled out, Letter of Recommendation, Essay, Sign up for an appointment for "Defense".

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Dance specific guidelines:

Wednesday May 8th - Intermediate & Advanced Placement / Conservatory Auditions 

• Placement auditions for Intermediate and Advanced dance will take place in the large dance studio from 3:45-5:45pm. The audition will consist of a dance class with modern, contemporary and ballet elements. If a dancer is hoping to be selected for Intermediate or Advanced, they should put it on their course selection sheet for the Fall term. 

• Conservatory Auditions will take place in the large studio from 3:45-5:45pm. The audition will consist of a contemporary dance class. You can expect a warm-up, across the floor, a performative combination, and a solo choreographed by you. A panel of dance teachers and artists will be looking for quick pick up skills, advanced technical ability, musicality, artistry, and personal style.

Tuesday May 14th - Senior Thesis Auditions 

• Senior Thesis Auditions will take place in the large studio from 3:45-5:45pm. The audition will feature choreography taught by our rising seniors. You can expect a warm-up and 4(+) different teachers explaining their dance style through a short combination. ANYONE is welcome to audition. If selected, students will enroll in "Dance Choreography Production" offered in the Spring Semester (4th period). 

EVA (Envision Visual Arts) procedure

• After your online application is turned in, Ms Mortensen will contact everyone to submit 5-7 art pieces of any media plus an optional sketchbook section to a personal google folder link.  Work does not need to be framed, but should be clear and easy to view.  Auditions will be scheduled after all the applications have been received.  Please check the email you list on your application for any followup instructions and audition dates.  Please email jessica.mortensen@sduhsd.net with any questions.