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 2023-2024 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 along side 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. Poe. 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.
Jazz Band Auditions:
There is a yearly Fair Share Fee of $200.00 assessed to each student
- -Students must be accepted as a member of the SJCCA Band Program (or other SJCCA Music Program for a Rhythm Section member). This requires students to be in 2 SJCCA Music Courses in their daily schedule and must pay or fund raise both fair share fees.
- -Students are expected to bring their own wind instruments; percussion students should bring drumsticks/mallets.
- -Please prepare the items below. The audition rubric includes assessment of tone quality, articulation, posture, artistic practice, audition preparation, engagement, and professionalism.
- -Students will be asked to perform a Short Sight Reading Exercise in 2 Jazz Styles.
- Drum Set Players will be asked to demonstrate both Swing and Rock styles.
To Schedule a Band 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. 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).
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.
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 FairShare 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.
Visual Arts:
Students should arrive to the audition with their portfolio of artwork. A portfolio consists of a binder/folder or CD/USB containing artwork the student has done over the past several years. 5-10 pieces is an acceptable number. Please make sure it is labeled with name and school. It should include, but not limited to, the discipline they are auditioning for that day. They will take home their portfolios after the audition. Instructors will take into consideration the student’s audition as well as their portfolio to place them in the correct class for the following year.
Students are able to audition for several disciplines, 2D Draw/Paint, 3D, and/or 2D Digital, one after the other.
To Schedule a Visual Arts Audition in ANY discipline, Please Click Here.
2D Studio – Draw/Paint
- Students will be asked to do a 45 minute timed drawing of a still life while their portfolio is being evaluated, in a separate room.
- If a student wishes to audition for another discipline, they will do so after the timed drawing.
3D Studio Art
- Students will be asked to create a sculpture in a 45 minute period. Students will have access to different mediums and can choose which one to work in. (clay, wire, etc.)
- Student portfolios will be reviewed as they are working.
2D Digital
- 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 Mac computers using the Creative Cloud Suite.
- Student portfolios will be reviewed as they are working. USB is acceptable for a portfolio if properly labeled.
Auditions will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023. 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]