SJCCA In-Person Auditions were on Wednesday 1/24/24. Virtual Audition Information will be available starting on 1/26. ALL virtual auditions must be completed by 1/30/24.
Interested in becoming a SJCCA student?
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AUDITIONING FOR PIANO, please sign up in both HAC and on the audition website for Band. Students proficient in strings may be placed in an American Music Class, which is training in Bluegrass and Americana.
The first step is to apply on HAC
- Log into Home Access Center (HAC) with your student login ID and password
- Your login ID will start with an “S”, followed by your student number. Contact your current St. Johns County school if you do not know your password.
- Select the CLASSES icon
- Select the REQUESTS tab
- Click the EDIT button to the right of Academy/Program of Choice Application
- Each option is shown with a 1, 2, or 3 in the description
- Check an option with a 1 to indicate your first choice (the academy or program that you most want to be in)
- Check an option with a 2, if you have a second choice
- Check an option with a 3, if you have a third choice.
- Click the SAVE button
- Your selections will be shown on the REQUESTS tab
Reminders:
- You may request to be considered for programs located in different schools. However, you will only be selected for placement in a single school, in order of your choice
- You may request to be considered for different programs within a school
- For example, you can request to be in SJCCA Piano, as well as SAHS AICE, and SAHS Future Teachers
- Transportation is only provided to your zoned school
INVALID Request Examples:
- Don’t forget your first choice
- SAHS/SJCCA Band – 2 (SAHSCCAB)
- SAHS/SJCCA Dance – 3 (SAHSCCAD)
- Pick only one first/second/third choice
- SAHS/SJCCA Band – 1 (SAHSCCAB)
- SAHS/SJCCA Dance – 1 (SAHSCCAD)
- Don’t pick the same program more than once
- SAHS/SJCCA Band – 1 (SAHSCCAB)
- SAHS/SJCCA Band – 2 (SAHSCCAB)
- SAHS/SJCCA Band – 3 (SAHSCCAB)
- Don’t pick more than three programs
- SAHS/SJCCA Band – 1 (SAHSCCAB)
- SAHS AICE – 2 (SAHSAICE)
- SAHS/SJCCA Dance – 1 (SAHSCCAD)
- SAHS/SJCCA Drawing/Painting – 3 (SAHSCCADP)
The second step is to audition!
For the 2024-2025 Audition Schedule, see below.
SJCCA Audition Requirements
Performing Arts:
There are many areas a student can participate in SJCCA performing arts. We have separate programs in the following areas: Band, Chorus, Dance, Guitar, Musical Theatre, and Theatre. Students interested in Technical Theatre or Technical Musical Theatre should sign up for a regular audition and in the notes say that you are interviewing for tech.
Band Auditions:
There is a yearly Fair Share Fee that is assessed to each student. This fee averages $500 but is determined by enrollment.
Students will complete their audition as part of a large ensemble rehearsal alongside current SJCCA Band members and Mr. Peters- Director.
Wind Instrumentalist will need to bring their own instrument to the audition.
(Large instrumentalist such as Bari Sax/ Tuba/ etc should bring their current school instrument to the audition. If unable to do that- please reach out directly to Mr. Peters at [email protected] to request use of an SJCCA instrument. Please bring all mouthpieces/ reeds/ ligatures/ neck straps/ etc even if using an SJCCA instrument.)
Percussion students will need snare drum sticks/ mallets/ timpani mallets but not personal instruments.
Click on the link below to print out the music you will need for the audition. You will need both pieces printed out. Percussion students will need the mallet part, snare drum part, bass drum part, and timpani part for each piece. Please bring this music with you to the audition. If you forget it we will have extra copies on hand at the audition.
To Schedule a Band Audition, please Click Here.
Jazz Band Auditions:
There is a yearly Fair Share Fee of $200 assessed to each student. This fee is separate from the SJCCA Band Fair Share Fee.
Students must be accepted into the SJCCA Band program AND must take a Band Class in order to be able to be in the SJCCA Jazz Ensemble.
Jazz Band is a separate class during the school day.
Students will complete their audition as part of a large ensemble rehearsal along side current SJCCA Band members and Mr. Peters- Director.
Wind Instrumentalist, Guitar, and Electric Bass students will need to bring their own instrument/ amp to the audition. Upright bass players can bring their own instrument or use our school upright bass.
(Large instrumentalist such as Bari Sax/etc… should bring their current school instrument to the audition. If unable to do that- please reach out directly to Mr. Peters at [email protected] to request use of an SJCCA instrument. Please bring all mouthpieces/ reeds/ ligatures/ neck straps/ etc even if using an SJCCA instrument.)
Percussion students will need snare drum sticks/ mallets but not personal instruments.
Click on the link below to print out the music you will need for the audition. You will need both pieces printed out. Percussion students will need the drum set part, vibraphone part(if available), and auxiliary percussion part(if available). Please bring this music with you to the audition. If you forget it, we will have extra copies on hand at the audition.
To Schedule a Jazz Band Audition, please Click Here.
Chorus Auditions:
There is a yearly Fair Share Fee of $150.00 to $200.00 assessed to each student
Students interested in participating in the SJCCA Chorus will audition with Mrs. Tran. Students do not need to prepare music. Students will learn a selection of music together as a group of auditionees and perform the selection as a group. After the group audition, each student will sing independently a short vocal pattern taught in the audition.
To Schedule a Chorus Audition, please Click Here.
Dance Auditions:
There is a yearly Fair Share Fee for the following:
Beginning and Intermediate Dance $150.00; Advanced Dance $200.00; The Collective (Honors Dance) $350 (with additional uniform, choreography, and competition fees possible); These fees are assessed to each student in that group.
- Students should arrive to the audition in appropriate dance attire. All dancers must wear professional all-black dance attire (no sports bras or crop tops). Tees, leotards, tights, tanks, shorts, and/or leggings are allowed. Hair must be pulled back and out of face (secure bun is preferred for long hair).
- Students will be taken through a dance class for the audition which will include ballet, jazz (across the floor) and a short combination which will be taught at the audition. This combination will then be performed in small groups.
- Each dancer will receive a number when they arrive at the audition to wear throughout the audition process. It is encouraged that you bring water with you to the audition.
- Keep up with other information about SJCCA Dance by using the following contact information:
Instagram: @sjccadance
Website: www.msschippanidance.weebly.com
Facebook: follow St. John’s County Center for the Arts or by following Ms. Kaila Schippani
To Schedule a Dance Audition, Please Click Here
Guitar Auditions:
There is a fair share of $30 to $50 for each student in the program.
- Students will be asked to play a scale in second position in the keys of G Major, C Major and D Major
- Students will be asked to sight read a short exercise to determine music reading skills and guitar technique
- Students wishing to be selected for Guitar 3 or higher should be prepared to play “Aguado”. Students wishing to audition for Guitar 2 should prepare the Andantino piece. If placed in Guitar 1, that course is not an SJCCA course and will require that you are in zone for St. Augustine HS. The sheet music for the audition pieces can be found on the guitar page under Programs.
- Students interested in Orchestra should prepare a short selection that shows off their technique. Please list under additional information when you book your time slot that you are auditioning for Orchestra.
To Schedule a Guitar Audition, Please Click Here.
Musical Theatre Auditions:
There is a yearly Fair Share fee of $150.00 assessed to each student. Senior MT students will have a fair share fee of $200 and it will include their Senior Prescreen Videos.
- Students should come to the auditions with a 60-90 second selection of a solo from the Musical Theatre Repertoire (Broadway, Off-Broadway, etc.). Please include appropriate blocking and characterization while performing.
- There will be no piano accompanist at the audition so make sure you have the accompaniment track on your phone or other digital device to perform your vocal solo. You cannot perform a cappella. There may not be any background vocals on the track.
- Students must also prepare a 30 second cut of a monologue, preferably from a published piece of work (ex. Play, Musical, Movie, TV), NOT a monologue written especially for auditions.
- New for 2023: Musical Theatre Students NO LONGER are required to be enrolled in chorus to be eligible for Musical Theatre. It is HEAVILY SUGGESTED that students audition and enroll in Chorus for their first year. Students may be required to audition and join chorus later in their high school career to gain ensemble vocal training, but that will be required on a case-by-case basis.
- There will also be a Separate Musical Theatre dance call on audition day for PERFORMANCE STUDENTS. Please make sure you check the schedule and be available for the Musical Theatre Dance audition as well. The following is required for the MT Dance call: Students should arrive to the audition in appropriate dance attire. All dancers must wear professional all-black dance attire (no sports bras or crop tops). Tees, leotards, tights, tanks, shorts, and/or leggings are allowed. Hair must be pulled back and out of face (secure bun is preferred for long hair).
- We are so excited to have you audition for us THIS WEDNESDAY! Remember, please show up a little early for your time slot.
- The time that you have booked on the website is when you will present either your monologue and song selection, or if interviewing for Musical Theatre Tech we will have a brief interview.
- Everyone who is auditioning for musical theatre performance must also attend the Musical Theatre Dance audition at 3:30. The audition will last from 3:30 to 4. We are aware of the conflict with Chorus and if you miss the dance call for your chorus audition, we will work something out on an individual basis. Since we only have 30 minutes for the dance call, we want to send you the dance call choreography ahead of time so you can learn it. We will be utilizing an older audition combo for this year, so please don’t worry about the year listed for the dance combo on the YouTube video. The combination is to Strongest Suit from AIDA. SJCCA MT Dance Call Choreography: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjyvziLXPSs
Students must complete the vocal and acting audition, AND the separate MT dance audition in order to be considered for the Musical Theatre program.
Please email Mr. Romeo-Adcock with any questions.
To Schedule a Musical Theatre Audition, Click Here.
Musical Theatre Tech:
There is a yearly Fair Share fee of $150.00 assessed to each student.
Students will be asked to fill out an application. During the day of auditions, students should show for the musical theatre times and sit for an interview with the musical theatre director. Acceptance into the program will be based on past experience, motivation for applying for the program, independent personality and ability to work as a team. Please bring a portfolio of previous work if you can (not mandatory). Please list in the notes on the booking page that you are interested in Tech. MT Tech Students do not need to attend the Musical Theatre Dance Audition.
To Schedule a Musical Theatre Tech Interview, Click Here.
Theatre Auditions:
FairShare: Students involved in the SJCCA Theatre Courses are required to pay a FairShare to help maintain the use of the facilities and equipment (Scripts, Costumes, Mics, etc…) used over the course of the year. A yearly Fair Share fee of $100.00 will be assessed to each student.
Audition
Audition Info: Students must prepare a 60 cut of a monologue, from a published play/musical (please no monologues from tv shows or movies). Student is expected to have the monologue memorized. The teacher will workshop the monologue with you to determine the level of acting skills you possess.
To Schedule a Theatre Audition, Click Here.
Theatre Tech Auditions:
Students will be asked to fill out an application. During the day of auditions, students should arrive for theatre times and sit for an interview with the teacher. Please bring a portfolio or pictures of previous work if you can, but not mandatory.
To Schedule a Theatre Tech Interview, Click Here.
Visual Arts:
2D Visual Arts (Draw/Paint)
INSTRUCTIONS
It is important that the schools to which you are applying get the clearest picture possible of your unique artistic abilities and talents. Remember, each school is looking for your potential, and that means how your present skills will grow and develop over the four years you will be spending at their school.
Applicants will compile an audition package to include two components: portfolio, and sketchbook.
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS: The portfolio requirements are listed below and should be adhered to carefully. The portfolios are reviewed by SJCCA faculty while the timed assessment is in progress.
- Bring in a portfolio of your best artwork.
- Please choose a portfolio that can be easily opened and closed.
- Please do not include any 3D works of art. Sculptural work should be photographed and printed on quality paper to be included in the portfolio. If you have images of 3D work in your portfolio there will be a section in which you may also include up to three additional detail images of alternative angles to better document the pieces.
- Digital artwork must be printed on quality paper and included in the portfolio – works on electronic devices will not be assessed. (Drives? For digital)
Your portfolio should include a variety of techniques and materials (10 total) (they should have these from middle school or Drawing 1)
1. One Self-Portrait
2. One Still Life in Color
3. One Landscape Drawing
4. A figure drawing
5. An abstraction
6. One painting
7. At least 2 additional works of your choice.
8. Two choice-based artworks New from list
No anime, cartoons, fan art, or character drawings will be accepted. Media: graphite, pen/ink, charcoal, pastels/oil pastels, marker, paints, printmaking, collage, mixed media, ceramics, found objects sculptures, wire, assemblage, digital drawings, photography, etc.,
SKETCHBOOK:
A sketchbook is an essential part of the portfolio because it documents the students’ interests, personality, and commitment to expressing themselves visually. Sketchbooks can have anything and everything! Students are encouraged to draw, paint, write, cut, and paste images, and fill their book cover to cover with interesting material. They can be made of cardboard, durable paper or other materials. Do not include any heavy frames or glass. Your physical sketchbook that cohesively demonstrates a variety of subjects as well as a variety of media and processes. Submission of 10 (pages) produced in your sketchbook during the last three years. These 10 images should reveal your personality and process. These entries will give us an idea of your imagination, creativity, and drawing skills.
AUDITION:
On the day of the scheduled audition, it is recommended the student must bring:
• A portfolio containing at least three (2) pieces of original 2-dimensional artwork other than noted, (including a self- portrait, a landscape, a still-life, a figure drawing, and an abstraction)demonstrating use of various media and skills
• Sketchbook(s) with your sketches, ideas, thoughts, and notes
• Only bring current 7th and 8th grade year artwork for the audition.
DURING AUDITION:
In addition, students will be asked to demonstrate the ability to draw from life or a blind prompt during the audition.
- Candidates will create a drawing, 3D work or digital artwork in person, as part of their audition. Candidates will be provided with materials.
- Candidates will create a drawing, digital art or 3D work using appropriate materials. This full-page drawing should demonstrate accuracy of 2D drawing skill,3D use of form, Digital Art use of technologies and program and engaging use of space, shading of values, composition, and techniques (per genre) and creativity. During the candidates’ 45-minute audition they will receive a minimum of 30 minutes of drawing time and 15 minutes to respond to written question.
Possibilities for Audition:
Still Life: Will be set up in classroom to do direct observational drawing
Blind Prompt #1: Using pencil and paper, draw a FANTASTICAL SANDWICH! Use your imagination and creativity – we want to see your wildest ideas of what a Fantastical Sandwich looks like to you. Consider for the drawing: What bizarre, unusual, or creative toppings does your sandwich have? Who made it? Who is it for? When creating your Fantastical Sandwich be sure to include a background and fill the whole page. Feel free to use colored pencils or other material if you wish. And, have fun with it!
Blind Prompt 2: Re-design 5 characters from your favorite live action TV show or movie.
Blind Prompt 3: Create a poster design promoting an upcoming event or advertising a new product. Include imagery and text.
Blind Prompt 4: Create a book cover design of your favorite book: Include title and author.
Blind Prompt 5: Redesign a logo from one of your favorite companies.
Blind Prompt 6: Mixed media work
Blind Prompt 7: Digital Fantastical Sandwich. Using pencil and paper, stage an interesting scene of a character eating a sandwich in 3 phases. Ask yourself:
- Who is my character and what are they like?
- What type of sandwich is the character eating?
- Why and where are they eating this sandwich?
- Show us your wildest ideas. Be as creative as possible while pushing the story forward…and have fun with it!
Blind Prompt 8: Graphic Design: MTA Subway Poster Advertisement. A new restaurant opened in your neighborhood. You must design an NYC subway poster promoting their special sandwich…the most (fill in the blank) sandwich in NYC! Your design must include:
- Image and brief description of the sandwich
- Name of the restaurant
- Name of the sandwich
- Slogan for the sandwich stating why it is so special
To Schedule a Visual Arts Audition in ANY discipline, Please Click Here.
2D Digital Design
- Students will be asked to complete an assignment in a 45 minute period, which demonstrates and understanding of basic Photoshop skills. They will be working on PC computers using the Creative Cloud Suite.
- Student portfolios will be reviewed as they are working. USB is acceptable for a portfolio if properly labeled.
We basically just want to see digital work you have created. Please feel free to share work that is CREATIVE and INSPIRATIONAL to you (if that is character based, that is wonderful). We will be working on a more streamlined explanation, as well as a digital form for you to submit your portfolio. That information will be available soon.
To Schedule a Visual Arts Audition in ANY discipline, Please Click Here.
3D Visual Art (Ceramics)
Provide a portfolio of images of your 3-Dimensional artwork that demonstrates your experience with clay, sculpture, mixed media, assemblage and other materials. Images can be submitted digitally, please do not bring physical 3D work with you to auditions.
During auditions you will be given a blind prompt. Be prepared to show your brainstorming, sketching, and planning based on the prompt. Then, using clay, demonstrate hand-building techniques that will most effectively express your idea in the time given.
To Schedule a Visual Arts Audition in ANY discipline, Please Click Here.
Auditions will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your audition time to register in the front lobby of St. Augustine High School. Please dress appropriately for all auditions and come prepared.
Make sure that you have completed the application for SJCCA on the St. Johns County School District website.
If you have any questions about the audition process please contact Anthony Romeo-Adcock at [email protected]