Fine Arts Scholarships at American Heritage Schools

Announcing Performing Arts

Scholarship Auditions

Fine Arts Scholarships are designed for the student who is dedicated to their art and possibly planning for a career in the arts.

Fine Arts Scholarships are generally granted to incoming Grade 9 students.
Each scholarship student's schedule will include two electives, as assigned, in the Fine Arts.
Students on scholarship will be expected to be leaders in their discipline, both in and out of the classroom.
After school performances will be required as part of the scholarship contract.

Scholarships are granted based on individual auditions in the following five disciplines:

Musical Theatre
Dance
Band
Orchestra
Theatre Technology

Unfortunately, we do not offer scholarships for piano, guitar or visual arts at this time.

If you are a CURRENT AHS STUDENT you do not have to fill out the application. If you are also applying for Academic Scholarship and/or General Admissions, you will only need to complete one school application; your completed admissions application for the Academic Scholarship and/or General Admissions will be sufficient.

Application Process

Step 1: Contact Admissions

Step 2: How To Apply

Step 3: Audition Registration

Every student auditioning is required to call and set up an audition time.

Dancers must call to register to secure a spot, but they will all arrive at the same time for their audition.
Theatre Technicians call for a time for an interview with the Technical staff.

Mr. Moccia will accept calls for appointments between January 13 through February 3. He can be reached at (954) 472-0022 ext, 3273.

Disclaimer

Musical Theater / Voice

Wednesday, February 10th & Thursday, February 11th

Students interested in auditioning for a Musical Theatre/Voice Scholarship should be prepared to act and sing based on the below criteria.

2 songs of contrasting nature from the following sources

Music is to be downloaded on a device NOT USING WIFI

Rodgers/Hammerstein
Lerner/Lowe
Schwartz (before 1990)
Bernstein
Herman
Sondheim (Before 1990)

One 2-minute age appropriate, contemporary monologue

Please bring a head shot or a recent picture attached to a brief resume of any music or theatre experience in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.

Dance

Tuesday, February 9th

Students interested in auditioning for a Dance Scholarship should be prepared based on the below criteria.

Students will arrive (warmed up) between 3:30 and 3:50 PM. During this time they may register and stretch. (Traffic will be bad)
At 4:00 PM everyone will do a 30 minute Ballet Barre. (After this, some students will be asked to remain and others will be released)
Those remaining will be asked to work with the teacher on a jazz, contemporary or Broadway combination. Again, some will stay and some will be released.
The remaining students will perform a 2-minute, self-choreographed solo of any style. Unless the student is at a very high level of pointe, it is recommended that they not do a pointe solo. Some may be released.
The remaining students will sing a prepared Musical Theatre solo for Mr. Moccia, the Musical Theatre Director. The sheet music and the accompaniment will be sent to the student. The student will memorize and sing the solo with this EXACT accompaniment track.

Required Attire

Black Leotard and pink convertible tights. Gentlemen, all black.

Please bring a headshot or recent picture attached to a brief resume or any dance experience in the 6th, 7th or 8th grade.

Band

Tuesday, February 9th

Students interested in auditioning for Band should prepare based on the below criteria.

12 Major Scales in two minutes or less
Chromatic Scale extending the range of the instrument

Woodwinds and Brass

Lyrical and Technical etudes from the FBA All State Symphonic Band Requirements.

Percussions

Snare, Mallet, and Timpani Etudes from the FBA All State Symphonic Band Requirements.

FBA Audition Requirements

The audition requirements for the all-state bands that will audition in September 2020 and perform in January 2021 should be reviewed in their entirety. >>> Learn More

One piece of choice from the FBA Solo and Ensemble List. >>> Suggested Accompaniments

Orchestra

Tuesday, February 9th

Students interested in auditioning for Orchestra should prepare based on the below criteria.

Accepted Orchestra Instruments

Violin
Viola
Cello
Stringed Bass

Violin, Viola and Cello Requirements

Accompaniment is optional. A single level of a concerto is considered to be one piece.

2 prepared pieces of contrasting styles – must be at least grade level 4. Your choice of 2 of the following major Scales and Arpeggios in 3 octaves G, D. A, C. Bb
Sight reading

Bass Requirements

Accompaniment is optional. A single level of a concerto is considered to be one piece.

2 prepared pieces of contrasting styles – must be at least grade level 4. Your choice of 2 of the following major Scales and Arpeggios in 2 octaves G, D. A, C. Bb
Sight reading

Technical Theatre

Wednesday, February 10th

Students interested in a Technical Theatre Scholarship will have had experience in one or more of the disciplines: lighting, sound experience, set design, set construction and/or stage management.

In order to audition students must submit the following prior to the audition:

Email Mr. Moccia and include the following:
- Subject Line "First & Last Name, Technical Theatre Scholarship Submission"
- Why do I want to be involved in Technical Theatre?
- Student Information: first and last name and mobile number
- Parent Information: first and last name, email, mobile number and home address
In a separate email include the following:
- Subject Line "First & Last Name, Technical Theatre Scholarship Resume Submission"
- A resume with student first and last name that details any and all things involving art, show production, design, volunteering at a theatre, professional experience, etc.
- A letter of reference from a teacher or someone in the technical theatre field

After reading the information, the committee will select a few candidates to come to American Heritage for a personal interview . All candidates, receiving an interview or not, will be contacted by telephone.