Kids on Stage Application 2021-2022

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Proof of vaccination is required to participate in Kids on Stage. Students who are selected to audition will be notified by Wednesday, January 19, 2022, and will be asked to send proof of vaccination to confirm their audition.

Due to the current COVID-19 surge, candidates will be asked to submit video auditions.

Kids on Stage Musician applications are open for students in Grade 6-9.
Kids on Stage Conducting Apprenticeship applications are open for students in Grade 8-12.

Students must complete the online application form (including essay paragraphs) and send in their letter of recommendation to be considered for an audition.

Please note that email will be the primary form of communication for this program. To help ensure delivery, add analisa.bell@nypops.org to your safe senders list. You may also want to monitor your spam/junk folder.

Email *

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Please confirm you are fully vaccinated. *

Yes, I am fully vaccinated

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Which are you applying for?

Kids on Stage Musicians Grade 6-9

Conducting Apprenticeship Grade 8-12

Both (option available for students in Grade 8 and 9)

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Section I: Student Personal Information

First name *

Last name *

Gender *

Female

Male

Non-binary

Prefer not to answer

Street address *

City *

State *

ZIPCODE *

Primary phone *

Other phone

Date of birth *

YYYY

Age as of Dec 31, 2021 *

Grade in school *

Ethnicity

Asian

Black/ African American

Hispanic/ Latino

Native American/ Alaskan

Native Hawaii/ Pacific Islander

White

Prefer not to answer

Other:

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Name of School *

Music teacher(s) *

School teacher

Private teacher

Required

Name of School Music Teacher

Name of Private Music Teacher

School street address *

City *

State *

ZIPCODE *

Type of school

Public

Private

Parochial

Charter

Homeschool

Other:

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Do you own your instrument, or do you rent or borrow it from school?

Own

Rent/borrow

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Section II: Parent/ Guardian Information

Guardian 1: First name *

Last name *

Relationship to student *

Email address *

Primary phone *

Guardian 2: First name

Last name

Relationship to student

Email address

Best contact number

Section III: Musical information

I am interested in auditioning for: *

Flute

Clarinet

Oboe

Bassoon

Saxophone (Alto)

Saxophone (Tenor)

Saxophone (Baritone)

French Horn

Trumpet

Trombone

Euphonium

Tuba

Percussion (auxilliary)

Percussion (mallet)

Violin

Viola

Cello

Double Bass

Bass Clarinet

Conducting Apprenticeship

How many years have you studied music? *

For conducting apprentice applicants, please tell us what experience you have had with conducting.

Would you be interested in a full scholarship to attend a session at the French Woods Festival for the Performing Arts summer camp in upstate New York? (please note that previous Kids on Stage French Woods scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply) *

Yes

Would you be interested in participating in a potential documentary project following your experience in Kids on Stage? *

Yes

Maybe

Section IV: Essays

Please answer the following using 150-250 words. You are required to answer both questions.

Describe your background and musical/educational experience. *

How would participating in Kids on Stage help you achieve personal or artistic goals? *

Section V: Recommendation

One recommendation letter is required. It must be from someone not related to the student, preferably a music teacher at school or a private lesson teacher. Please have teachers email signed letters in PDF format to analisa.bell@nypops.org or mail to: The New York Pops, 39 Broadway, Suite 1150, New York, NY 10006 Attn: PopsEd. Letters must be postmarked no later than the application deadline of December 31, 2021.

Section VI: Policies

This application does not guarantee an audition. If selected for an audition, students will be notified and emailed audition instructions by 5pm, Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

By submitting this application, I guarantee that if selected for Kids on Stage, I will be available for the following mandatory dates:

Online orientation - Friday, February 25 6pm-7pm

Group Introduction Activity - Friday, March 4, 2021 - attend The New York Pops concert at Carnegie Hall 7pm-10pm

First rehearsal - Sunday, March 20, 12pm-3pm

Second rehearsal - Sunday, March 27 (French Woods Interviews), 12pm-3pm

Third rehearsal - Sunday, April 10, 12pm-3pm

Fourth rehearsal - Sunday, April 24, 12pm-3pm

GALA rehearsal and performance, Monday, April 25, 12pm-4pm rehearsal/7pm-8:30pm performance

Video recording tutorial and submission day - Sunday, May 1, 12pm-1pm

Video release/watch party - Sunday, May 22, 12pm-1pm

(Rehearsal times may be subject to change)

The New York Pops reserves the right to photograph, record, use and copy all New York Pops activities for educational, archival, and/or promotional purposes.

The New York Pops does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, parental or marital status, and age or disability in the selection of student participants.

Section VII: Signatures

I have read and understand The New York Pops' policies regarding auditions, selection, and rehearsals, as stated above. I understand that participation in Kids on Stage requires mandatory and punctual attendance at all rehearsals, and that my absence from any of the rehearsals listed above may result in immediate dismissal from the program.

Student signature (electronic) *

YYYY

Parent signature (electronic) *

YYYY

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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