
Audition Based Performing Arts Admission Timelines 2024-2025
2023 2024 Glennies Year in Review
HWDSB AUDITION-BASED PROGRAM OF THE ARTS
This program trains students in all aspects of the Arts, including Foundations of Theory and Technique, Individual and Collaborative Creation and Performance, and Critical Analysis. Students major in one of eight disciplines: Dance, Drama (Performance and Production); Music (Contemporary & Instrumental including Guitar, Strings, Vocal); Visual or Media Arts. In addition to required credits, students have experiential learning opportunities, such as career exploration, professional certification, discipline-specific training, opportunities beyond the classroom, and seasonal collaborations on large-scale stage productions, as well as small-scale studio productions and informal studio productions that invite broader school participation. Graduating students receive a Certificate of Recognition in the Arts and Additional Qualifications such as industry training, a professional resume and headshot, and a professional portfolio.
Open to students grades 9, 10, & 11 students from across the Hamilton and surrounding areas.
Information Session
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
6 p.m. at Glendale Secondary School
145 Rainbow Drive, Hamilton, Ontario L8K4G1
2024-25 Application Timeline
PDF with full listing: Important Dates for HWDSB ABPA 2024-25 Application Process
- Information Session: November 27, 2024
- Applications Due: December 20, 2024
- Performing Arts Auditions/Media and Visual Arts Portfolios sent to [email protected]: January 17, 2025 by 4 p.m.
- Auditions/Portfolio Review: January 30, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (sign up times will be available)
- Acceptance Letters Sent: January 31, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance Due Back: February 7, 2025
- Completion of option sheets for 2025-26: February 13, 2025 at Glendale Secondary School.
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Audition/Portfolio Information
ABPA VISUAL ARTS PORTFOLIO SUBMISSIONS 2025-2026
ABPA MEDIA ARTS PORTFOLIO SUBMISSIONS 2025-2026
ABPA VISUAL MEDIA PORTFOLIO EXAMPLES 2025-2026
ABPA DANCE PERFORMANCE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS_2025-2026
ABPA Drama Audition requirements 2025-2026
HWDSB ABPA Production Audition Digital
APBA Vocal Audition Requirements
ABPA POPULAR MUSIC AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
ABPA STRINGS AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
ABPA INSTRUMENTAL AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
ABPA Audition Monologues 2025-2026
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Updated on Thursday, November 28, 2024.