• Audition materials for the 2023-24 school year are now being accepted at https://app.getacceptd.com/kinderhspva.  The deadline to submit materials is February 3, 2023. 

    Instructions:

    1. If you have not already created an account with Acceptd, you will need to do that first.  Acceptd is a platform used by some of the best colleges, universities, conservatories, summer programs, and competitions.  This platform is NOT connected with CHOOSEHISD.org and your username and passwords do not need to match.  We suggest that you sign up as a parent, and when adding your student, indicate that the student does NOT have an email account.  If you include your student’s email address, they will need to verify the account before you submit their application.
    2. After creating an account, you’ll need to browse programs and search for “HSPVA” or make sure you are logged in and click HERE
    3. Complete the application and upload materials as directed.

    For technical questions, please visit Acceptd's Applicant Help Desk.

     

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    INSTRUMENTAL AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

     

    Each instrumental area has its own requirements for auditions, please click on the appropriate link to the left to see the audition requirements before applying to Kinder HSPVA.
     
    • If you play trumpet, trombone, or saxophone and are interested in Jazz, you must audition for Band.  You will have the opportunity to perform jazz during the audition process.
    • If you play guitar, your options are Jazz Electric Guitar or Mariachi Guitar.  (You may audition for both - select both during the application process.)
    • If you play the drums and/or percussion, your options are Jazz Drumset or Percussion (Band).  (You may audition for both - select both during the application process.)
    • If you play the piano, your options are Classical Piano or Jazz Keyboard.  (You may audition for both - select both during the application process.)
    • If you play the violin, your options are Orchestra or Mariachi.  (You may audition for both - select both during the application process.)
    • If you play the trumpet, your options are Band or Mariachi.  (You may audition for both - select both during the application process.)
    • If you play the bass or double bass, your options are Orchestra or Jazz.  (You may audition for both - select both during the application process.