BUFFALO ACADEMY FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT APPLYING AND AUDITIONING................................

· Open Auditions and interviews for students entering grades 9-12 during the 2006/07 school year will be held at the Arts Academy on Saturday, October 21 and Saturday, October 28 at 8:30 a.m.

· Open auditions and interviews for students entering grades 5-8 during the 2006/07 school year will held at the Arts Academy on Saturday, November 18 and Saturday, December 2 at 8:30 a.m.

· Students must bring two letters of recommendation to the audition. At least one letter should be from someone who can attest to his/her artistic ability.

· Student must fulfill the requirements listed below for the art area of his/her choice.

· Student must submit a copy of their most recent report card to the audition.

DANCE:

a. Student must be prepared to dance in proper dance attire:

· Leotard and tights (without feet)

· Hair pulled back neatly

· NO t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, or other such clothing

· NO jewelry

b. Students should not prepare a separate dance solo. Students are judged based

upon their performance in a technique class that is led by a dance instructor.

c. Upon the conclusion of the class, each student will participate in a

personal interview.

d. Students should be well rested and prepared to participate with full energy in class.

e. It is recommended that students have a light breakfast.

f. The student will be asked to write a short composition about why they would

like to study dance at BAVPA. Do not write this in advance.

MUSIC:

Instrumental students must bring their instrument to the audition. Students should work

with their music teacher to prepare their audition.

a. Students may audition for either vocal or instrumental music.

b. The student should either play or sing a 3-4 minute prepared written composition.

c. No taped or pre-recorded music is allowed.

d. The student should bring the sheet music of the prepared composition for the

interviewer to follow.

e. The student will be interviewed at the audition.

f. The student should be prepared to write a composition on the topic:

“Why I Wish to Study Music at the Arts Academy”. Do not write this in advance.

THEATRE ARTS:

a. Students must perform a memorized 2-4 minute monologue. A monologue

is a long speech spoken by one character in a play and revealing thoughts and feelings.

The monologue is chosen by the student, memorized, prior to the audition. Bookstores

such as Barnes & Noble, Borders, Walden Books, etc. as well as the Public Library are sources

for monologues. Orators speeches, essays and poems are not allowed. At least

one copy of the monologue must be brought to the audition.

b. The monologue will be performed for two instructors and will not be delivered in

front of a large audience.

c. Props are not necessary.

d. Costumes are not required.

e. The student will be personally interviewed as part of the audition, and will

be asked to write a brief essay that will be completed at the audition.

f. Bring a pen.

VISUAL ARTS:

A. The student must bring a portfolio with a minimum of 10 works art to the audition. Subjects such as cartoon characters, superheroes and athletes should not be included. Works that are traced or copied from another picture will also not be accepted.

B. The students should be prepared to draw a still-life during the audition. Please bring a pencil.

C. The student will have a personal interview with an art instructor, and will be expected to discuss their portfolio.

D. The student will be asked to write a short composition about him/her self. Please do not write this in advance.

SUGGESTIONS FOR PORTFOLIO ITEMS:

· Object Drawings: Simple, descriptive works picturing household objects, a cluttered table at the end of the meal, a floral arrangement, a lamp, etc.

· Portraits: A work in any medium (crayons, paint, pen, pencil, etc.) showing yourself, a friend, a pet, members of your family, or even a group of people.

· Imaginative Works: Any fantasy or dreamlike world in any medium. The idea should be original and not borrowed from anyone or anything.

· Abstract or Non-Objective Works: A work in any medium which is about art elements only, such as an exploration of lines and shapes or colors and textures.

· Drawings from Life: A favorite spot at home, a view from the window (such as an image across the street) a backyard, rooftops, etc.

· 3-Dimensional Media: Weavings, ceramics (no molds), stitching, and collage are highly encouraged.

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TV/FILM: (Grades 9-12 only)

a. Student will be personally interviewed by the TV/Film instructor. The student should determine before the interview why he/she desires to enter this department

before the interview why he/she desires to enter this department and be able to communicate those ideas orally to the interviewer.

b. Student will be expected to write a short report about a current news event at the interview.

Each student will write about the same assigned topic.

c. In most cases, the student will be requested to read aloud what he/she has written, while being

videotaped.

Since most students do not have a working knowledge of communication arts, a strong academic record, positive letters of recommendation, as well as a good interview, are major factors for admission into this program.

PLEASE NOTE: The above are only suggestions. Other subjects are also acceptable.

If in doubt, please consult your art teacher.

a. The student should be prepared to draw a still-life during the interview.

Please bring a pencil.

b. The student will have a personal interview with an art instructor.

c. The student will be asked to write a short composition about himself/herself.

Do not write this in advance.