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Academy of Visual and Performing Arts

APPLICATION INFORMATION

(Applications for 2011 are due 12/10/2010)

  • GENERAL INFORMATION
    Red Bank Regional is conveniently located in Little Silver, central Monmouth County, and accepts both in-district students (Little Silver, Shrewsbury and Red Bank) and tuition* students from out-of-district that are accepted into one of the 11 state approved vocational/occupational majors in the Visual and Performing Arts Academy, the Vocational-Technical Academy or Academy of Finance.
  • ADMISSION GUIDELINES
    Admission to the Visual & Performing Arts Academy is based on audition, portfolio, interview, and NJASK test scores (or comparable test), in addition to academic performance, attendance, and other criteria related to the specific area of study.
  • PORTFOLIO/AUDITION/INTERVIEW
    Begin working on the portfolio requirements for your major immediately. Most majors, such as commercial photography, have portfolio requirements which take time to prepare. The pieces you select for your vocal major audition must be planned in advance since an accompanist may be needed as should the other instrumental majors. Drama requires memorization. I could go on about each major. Just remember, your portfolio/audition will reflect the amount of time you have put into it. You may need an adult to assist you in the preparation and process. The bottom of this page has links for each major’s requirements.
Audition/portfolio-review and interviews for the 2011-2012 School year will be held on January 15, 2011 at Red Bank Regional High School by appointment only.
  • TESTING REQUIREMENT
    Eighth Grade Students applying to the Academy programs must have achieved a minimum score of 210 in the NJASK Grade 7 for Math, and a minimum of 210 in Language Arts to be eligible for the program. NJASK8 scores will not be released until June of 2010 and are too late to consider for the 2011-2012 school year. Upperclassmen applying to the academy must submit their latest test scores. These scores are available from your school counselor or the Principal’s Office where you presently attend school. You must request a copy from them.
  • ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, REPORT CARDS, TRANSCRIPTS AND ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
    This documentation is available from your school counselor or the Principal’s Office where you presently attend school. You must request a copy from them. Please give them enough time to provide the information we need to process your application.
  • What to do next…
    • A link to all the forms you will need is located at the bottom of this page.
    • Print out the application, checklist, personal statement form, and at least two recommendation forms. Use the checklist to make sure you have all the necessary documents needed for a complete application. Applicants may audition for no more than two VPA Academy programs.
Completed applications should be forwarded to the office of the Director of Visual and Performing Arts. All applications must be postmarked by December 10, 2010. Ms. Barbara DiLea, VPA Academy, 101 Ridge Road, Little Silver, NJ 07739

Frequently Asked Questions…

How many students are accepted into the program? Last January more than one hundred forty students auditioned. Seventy-six freshmen are currently enrolled in the VPA academy. Students must achieve a minimum score for acceptance into the program. We usually will not take more than 12 students in any program. Presently there are two-hundred eighty-one Visual and Performing Arts majors grades 9-12.

*If I am from out-of-district who pays my tuition? When considering Red Bank Regional High School from outside our sending districts please consider: Out-of-district students pay tuition, which in some cases, is paid by the sending school district. If the sending district will not cover the tuition and/or transportation it will be the sole responsibility of the parent/guardian. Please contact your sending district’s Business Administrator or Superintendent for this information. Your sending district is the only one that can provide payment information.

Do I send my portfolio with the application?
  • Creative Writing Major applicants must send their writing samples as part of the application. Please make copies of all works submitted.
  • All other applicants must bring their portfolio with them on Saturday, January 9th, 2010. (by appointment only - after review of application)

I don’t have an accompanist for the vocal audition. What should I do?
  • You may bring a CD accompaniment (instrumental only).
  • Vocal Applicants may request an accompanist for the audition (January 15th, 2011.) Please designate this on the application form and provide us with a copy of the pieces.
What happens after you receive my application?
After receipt of your application it will be reviewed for test scores (NJASK7-minimum 210 Language Arts and 210 Math), grades, attendance, applicant’s statement, and recommendations. You will then be notified if you are eligible for an audition/portfolio/interview. Audition appointments will be confirmed by return mail. This process takes about a week after receiving your information. If you are not eligible for admission you will also receive notification by mail.

Audition/portfolio-review and interviews for the 2011-2012 School year will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Red Bank Regional High School by appointment only.

What happens after I receive my appointment for an Audition/Portfolio/Interview?

After receiving an appointment for an audition, portfolio-review/interview, make sure you are prepared! Review the requirements for the major you are applying for and practice presenting your portfolio or audition. You will report to Red Bank Regional High School, 101 Ridge Road, Little Silver, on January 15, 2011, 20 minutes before your designated appointment. Tables for each major will be set up in the Lobby of our Auditorium. Please check-in for your appointment. Student guides will lead you to your destination. Parents may wait in the Lobby area for you to return.

When will I know the results of my Audition/Portfolio/Interview ?
You will be notified of your admissions status by mail within thirty days of the audition/portfolio/interview. We usually congratulate everyone on completing their interview. This is not to be mistaken for acceptance into a major. Acceptance letters are mailed to you with a contract for you to sign and return. Even after a successful audition/portfolio/interview, you may be required to take a math and/or language arts literacy test in order to be accepted into the program. Literacy tests will be given on Saturday, January 23, 2010 between 8AM and 12Noon.

How will I know if I need to take another test to be accepted?
You will be notified by mail if this is necessary. Literacy tests will be given on Saturday, January 23, 2010 between 8AM and 12Noon.

Will I have to take any other tests? After acceptance but before scheduling, (usually in the spring) all students will be required to take placement tests in Math, World Language, and possibly Science.

If I am accepted, when will I schedule my classes at RBR for 2011?
Scheduling for the 2011-2012 school year is done in May and June (2011) through RBR’s Guidance office by appointment only. This appointment will not be made until all placement tests are complete and your file is given to the guidance office.

Please click on an area below to find out more about audition/portfolio/interview requirements for specific majors: