ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FINE ARTS APPRENTICE PROGRAM. Information Meeting Wednesday, February 26 6:00 pm

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1 ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FINE ARTS APPRENTICE PROGRAM Information Meeting Wednesday, February 26 6:00 pm

2 WHAT IS THE FINE ARTS APPRENTICE PROGRAM? Pass/Fail class for selected high school students (rising 10th, 11th,or 12th graders) ½ credit Full year - out of school time opportunities (independent study like) Opportunities for students may include ensemble works, master classes, attendance at professional rehearsals and performances, museum courses, small group instruction, seminars, exhibit & performance opportunities.

3 WHO ARE THE APPRENTICES? class is made up of: 14 Visual Art students 12 Music students 10 Theater students 4 Dance students Many students have interest/experience in one or more art form Students are encouraged to try new experiences outside of their area of expertise

4 REQUIREMENTS 75 hours of out of school time arts experiences Complete quarterly logs to show progress Attend/Commit to all scheduled opportunities Examples include: Rehearsals (non-school based) Attendance at performances Master classes Workshops Theater apprentices Attend all Signature Theater scheduled opportunities (max 2 excused) Contribute/share opportunities with other students/coordinator ( /social media) Upcoming performances/exhibits Attend quarterly group meetings (max 2 excused) Beginning of School/Fall Exhibit Fall group share Group Field Trip Spring Annual Recital & Spring Exhibit

5 WHAT DO STUDENTS DO? 75 hours of out of school time arts experiences Most complete hours by November Example of student reflection I went to see an absurd number of theatre shows I really enjoyed the photo/darkroom class I got to take. I attended many concerts and music related events. I really enjoyed listening to Brent Daniels and watching him work with samples on his keyboard. It's amazing to see the various forms of music related careers playing in the variety show, as well as practicing that preceded it. Especially the three days prior to the show where we had an experience that mimicked the tempo of a professional performance I have started to study with the Oleg Rylatko; the concertmaster of the Washington National Opera Orchestra, who perform at the Opera house at the Kennedy Center. This has helped my violin playing to a great degree working on my painting and drawing skills. I really enjoyed the Silk Screening Class at the Lee Arts Center I have loved being a part of the Apprentice program. The opportunities available to us are incredible: seeing Miss Saigon was amazing, as was Velocity of Autumn.

6 APPLICATION PROCESS 3 STEPS Step 1: Complete Online application Step 2: Upload Work Samples Music, Theater, Dance Upload your work sample file(s) to your google drive Upload resume of training & experience Visual Arts Upload your power point OR Create google presentation using your images and artists statement (see sample) FOR ALL: BE SURE your name is clearly attached to file (in file name or content) Share: [email protected] You will receive an confirmation (using the address provided in application).

7 APPLICATION PROCESS Step 3: Have TWO people submit recommendations (ONLINE) ONE from a teacher at your high school, any subject area (character recommendation) ONE from a professional in your arts area. (This professional may be your school art, music, or theatre teacher or a private teacher) EXAMPLE ONLINE * Online Application * Sample Portfolio

8 HOW ARE APPLICATIONS REVIEWED? Each discipline has 2 educators reviewing the work samples (teachers that do not currently teach high school students) They do not see students application All use a similar scoring sheet: Skill/technique Artistry/Expression Originality Musicality/dynamics Overall Students with the top scores (application, work sample, recommendations) invited to interview Interview Looking for students that can art form Express their art form & interest in program Student will benefit (artistically and/or emotionally) Students are able to strengths/weaknesses/next steps

9 APPLICATION TIMELINE Tuesday, March 25 th Applications due Friday, April 25 th Students selected for final interview (letter home/ ) May nd Final Interviews (no performance) Friday, May 30 th students notified via letter home/ regarding status

10 QUESTIONS? Thank you for coming! Allison Gilbert