Audition/Portfolio Information

Please send all audition/portfolio entries to: Academy Director: Natasha.Bedford@austinisd.org


 

Incoming 6th grade students will try out band and orchestra  instruments during their interview or during the instrument tryout day (dates to be announced). Student will meet with director to go over pitch and rhythm recognition. (No prior experience required). 

Students who already play a band instrument must bring their instrument. All instruments prepare: Concert F, Concert B, Concert E♭ and Chromatic scales. Woodwind and Brass Players will perform a solo from Solo and Ensemble or part of their current band music. 

Please submit a video singing the first verse of “America (My Country 'Tis of Thee).” 

My country, tears of thee,

Sweet land of liberty

Of thee I see.

Land where my fathers die

Land of the pilgrims pray

From every mountain sight,

Let freedom ring.

Video submission is due January 7th.

Please submit a video of a prepared solo 40-60 seconds in length. Students may select the genre of dance and music in which they feel confident performing. 

Video submission is due January. 13,2023.

Please submit a 1 minute memorized monologue of your choice. 

Video submission is due January 13, 2023.

Please submit a minimum of 4 – 6 examples of your art that may include any of the following: Self-portrait (draw yourself from a mirror or photograph) Drawings from observation. Possible subjects include objects in your home arranged into a still life, draw the corner of your room, a portrait of your pet, etc. A landscape (from your imagination, or of your house or backyard, etc.)

Portfolio submission is due January 13, 2023.