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Magnet Program Placement Requirements for Auditions
 

Please find the instructions and audition information for each of the different VPA concentration areas below. Make sure to read all instructions carefully as each discipline has different requirements and instructions. If you have questions about the auditions, please reach out to the respective teachers at their individual emails (included on the 5th page of this document.)

 

Dance Audition

Dance Audition Dance auditions will be held in person at North Springs HS sometime in the spring semester. Please RSVP to the Dance Dept. teacher, Ms. Noble (NobleM@fultochools.org) which of the following options you prefer: 

1.        Attend the in person audition and meet other incoming freshman and the dance teachers and get a chance to try a class and see what level dance classes to be placed in August.  

2.        (OR) Send a video of yourself dancing to be considered for a class higher than beginner level because you can’t make the in-person audition. 

3.        (OR) Just sign me up for Dance Magnet program and make sure I am placed in my two Magnet Dance classes.   

Dance Auditions are for placement purposes only and not acceptance to NS Dance Magnet. All students will be accepted, we just need to see if a student should be beginner, intermediate, or Company class. The class will last about an hour and students will do a warmup then a Jazz and Contemporary sequence. We have a dress code of black leotards or exercise tanks with black tights or leggings. Please be on time and we look forward to meeting you! If you cannot audition, please contact Ms. Noble, and let them her so they can make sure you are placed in the beginning Magnet class and not the general elective dance class. Videos can also be sent if you want to be considered for a higher-level dance class. Submission date and format will be posted at a later time.

 

Band Audition:  Band auditions will be conducted by video submission. Please record the audition as described below, upload it to an unlisted (not private) YouTube link, then email the link to Mr. Brown (brownM4@fultonschools.org). Once you have done this, please fill out the following form: https://tinyurl.com/2p99fpke.

Auditions will be completed by in the Spring Semester

Woodwinds and Brass:  State your name, instrument, and current school, then play the following:

o    Perform a solo piece that will demonstrate student’s musical talents. This can be something (or multiple things) from your band sheet music or method book. It should be at least thirty seconds and no more than one minute in length.

o    Perform the following scales and their corresponding arpeggios one octave:

§  Eb Concert

§  Bb Concert

§  F Concert

o    Once you have done this, please fill out the following form: https://tinyurl.com/2p99fpke


Percussion:   State your name and current school, then play the following on snare drum or practice pad:

o    Perform a solo piece that will demonstrate student’s musical talents. This can be something (or multiple things) from your band sheet music or method book. It should be at least thirty seconds and no more than one minute in length.

o    Open to close Rudiments

§  Long Roll

§  Single Paradiddle

§  Flam Accent

§  Student’s Choice

o    Once you have done this, please fill out the following form: https://tinyurl.com/2p99fpke

 

Orchestra/Guitar Audition

(prior instrument experience is recommended but not required)


All Orchestra and Guitar Auditions will be a pre- recorded video submission. Please email Dr. Dinovic (dinovicm@fultonschools.org) with any questions and how to submit.

 

Please state your name, grade, and current school you are attending.

Perform a solo piece of your choice (a song, etude, or an excerpt from the ensemble music)

Explain in a couple of sentences why you want to be a part of the magnet program for arts.

 

Choral Music Audition

Choral Auditions will be in-person in the Spring Semester in the Chorus room. If unable to attend in person, you may submit a video audition via Google Drive, iCloud, or OneDrive link by  TBD to Ms. Gilbert (GilbertJN@fultonschools.org). 

  • Students will sing a cappella either the "Star-Spangled Banner" or "Lift Every Voice and Sing".
  • If you know how to sing major, minor, and chromatic scales you may sing those as well
  • Students will also be asked why they would like to be a part of the North Springs Choral program

 

 

Piano Audition

All Piano Auditions will be a pre-recorded video submission this year. Please submit a video link of your audition to Mrs. Gilbert  (gilbertJN@fultonschools.org )  
 

·       play C, G, and F major scales (both hands, either separate or together) and an example of you playing a short song/excerpt of a piece (hands playing together).

·      If you have no prior piano experience, you will go directly in to Beginning Piano

 


 

 

Film/ AV Tech Interview

    

·   No interview/audition is required for film. All film students will be placed in the introductory course AV/Tech 1

 

 

Graphic Design Interview
 

·   No interview/audition is required for Graphic Design. All Graphics students will be placed in the introductory course Intro. to Graphic Design.

 

Literary Arts/Journalism


No interview/audition is required for Literary Arts. All Literary Arts/Journalism students will be placed in the introductory course Journalism 1.

 

 

Acting, Musical Theatre, and Technical Theatre Auditions/Interviews


Acting Track

·   Present a 1-2 minute, memorized, monologue from the provided selections below. The monologues are divided by male and female but auditionees may choose from either regardless of gender. It’s more important that you pick one you identify with and are excited about. You may only submit a monologue from the official monologue audition packet.

Musical Theatre Track

   Present a 1-2 minute, memorized, monologue from the provided selections below. The monologues divided by male and female but auditionees may choose from either regardless of gender. It’s more important that you pick one you identify with and are excited about. You may only submit a monologue from the official monologue packet.

  Perform a 1–2 minute, vocal selection from a published musical and incorporate minimal student choreographed movement if desired/applicable. Applicants must use a backing track, no acapella singing.

Monologue Audition Pack

Technical Theater Interview

·  Experience - List all technical theater or related experience you have had (carpentry, painting, sculpting, management, lighting, mechanics, sewing, etc.).  You can complete this part on the provided MS Form or if you have a resume you may email it to NorthSpringsMagnetAuditions@gmail.com with the subject line <your name> Resume.

·  Design - Pick a play or story that you have read. Create a drawing of a set design or a costume design for the text. Type two to three paragraphs explaining your ideas and how the design helps tell the story. Your design drawing should communicate your ideas. You will NOT be judged on your drawing ability. The main focus will be placed on your thoughts, creativity, and efforts.

Interview – The Design requirement should be completed and brought to the placement interview. Students should be prepared to discuss their design and their previous experience. Tech theatre interviews are in person, but if an applicant cannot make the interview date then there is an option for a virtual interview. Please reach out to directors if you have any questions.

All applicants must fill out the following Theatre Magnet Information form. This form is due by DATE TBD.

For ALL tracks we would prefer you audition/interview in person. In person auditions/interviews are being held in the Spring semester. Audition and Interview times are scheduled by filling out the Theatre Magnet Information form.

If you cannot audition/interview in person, you may submit a video audition or request a virtual interview. Video auditions are due by TBD.

·       To submit a video audition, make a link to your video and submit that link by email to NorthSpringsMagnetAuditions@gmail.com with the subject line <your name> Monologue and/or <your name> Vocal Selection.

·       Virtual Technical Theatre Interviews will be scheduled by Mr. King via email after they are requested in the Theatre Magnet Information form.

If you have any questions about this process or need help, please email Joel King and Tyler Owens at NorthSpringsMagnetAuditions@gmail.com

Theatre Magnet Information form is available at https://forms.office.com/r/2uTygcHE3R

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Visual Art

 

Instructions for Art Portfolio Submission- North Springs High School

Thank you for your interest in the Visual Art Magnet Program at North Springs High School! To place students in courses next year, we require each incoming magnet student to submit a portfolio of artwork they have created. Please read the following instructions to create and submit your portfolio.

 

 

All portfolios should be submitted via email by Date TBD. Students should send their completed portfolios to sandlinc@fultonschools.org.

Students need to also complete the flipgrid (link below) to submit their personal information.

 

Portfolio- At least 6-8 images of personal artwork (attach each photo to the same email)

  • Artwork can range from projects completed in art classes, at home, sketchbook work, sculptures, photographs, and digital artwork.
  • All images must be of artwork created by the student.
  • Images should be high quality photos that show the details of the artwork.
  • For each image, please provide a brief description of how/why the piece was created, medium used, and size/dimensions of the piece (if applicable.)

 

Personal Information (This information may be recorded via Flipgrid.com using the following
  code: b095edcf     https://flipgrid.com/b095edcf )
 

  • First and last name (same name used on the magnet application)
  • Current school and current grade level (ex: Sandy Springs Charter Middle School, 8th grade)
  • Are you applying for the Dual Magnet (Math/Science & Visual/Performing Arts) or just the Art Magnet?
  • Have you taken and received credit for the high school course “Introduction to Art”?
  • What materials are you most interested in using to create art? (using cameras to take photos, painting and drawing, sculpting with clay or wood, digital art, etc.)
  • What are 3 goals you have for yourself as an artist?

     

We look forward to receiving your portfolios. If you have any questions about the program or submission process, please reach out to our Visual Art Teachers at sandlinc@fultonschools.org.

 

Contact Information for VPA content directors:

If you have specific questions about audition/interview requirements, please reach out to our content area teachers using the email addresses below:

Band: Mr. Michael Brown (brownm4@fultonschools.org )

Chorus: Mrs. Jesseca Gilbert (gilbertjn@fultonschools.org )

Orchestra: Dr. Mirna Dinovic (dinovicm@fultonschools.org )

Dance: Ms. Monic Noble (noblem@fultonschools.org )

Theatre: Mr. Joel King (kingj1@fultonschools.org )

Visual Art: Mr. Chris Sandlin  (sandlinc@fultonschools.org)
                   Ms. Brittney Walton (WaltonB1@fultonschools.org )
                   Mrs. Stephanie Linehan (linehans@fultonschools.org )

Literary Arts: Mr. Adam Throne (throneA@fultonschools.org )

Graphic Design: Ms. Bailey Gaver (GaverB@fultonschools.org )

AV Tech/Film: Mr. Aldo Bacallao (bacallaoa@fultonschools.org )