Brooklyn High School of the Arts

We are dedicated to providing talented students City-Wide with a strong curriculum in both their Academic Subjects, as well as fine arts, drama, dance, vocal music, band, and orchestral music. Along with their major studies, students are prepared for high academic achievement. Students are provided with daily studio classes in their talent area, designed to prepare them for top fine arts and performing arts colleges and help them develop the discipline to be well-rounded students and future professionals. Our Graduation Rate in 2015 was 93% and our average daily attendance rate is over 90%. Our school received a perfect score in its most recent Quality Review, achieving “Well Developed” in all 5 categories.

• Visual Art classes, including Foundational Art, Advanced Drawing, Painting, Sculpture and Senior Portfolio Preparation class.
• Intensive program which will develop the studentÂ’s technique, creativity and expression while teaching the musical literature of the classical and popular genres of Western culture.
• Technique classes in ballet, modern and jazz; two years of specialty classes in choreography, composition, and pointe.
• Intensive study of music theory, vocal production and performance; a repertoire that includes classical, jazz, gospel, and folk.
• Students will have the opportunity to explore a vast spectrum of theater work, including acting, voice and diction, movement, theater history, set design, directing and creating original work

• Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
• Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
• Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
• Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
• Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
• Then to New York City residents
• Then to New York City residents
• Then to New York City residents
• Then to New York City residents
• Then to New York City residents

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iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning

Fine Arts: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, College Portfolio Preparation, Art as elective

Dance: Ballet, Jazz and Modern Technique, Pointe, Dance History, Choreography

Drama: Play Production, Voice, Diction and Movement, Set and Costume Design, Creative Writing

AP Biology, AP English, AP Human Geography, AP US History, AP World History

B103, B25, B26, B37, B38, B41, B45, B52, B63, B65, B67

National Honor Society, Anime, Ceramics, Debate Team, Gallery, Gospel Choir, Lamplighters Theater, Peer Tutoring, Physical Fitness, Poetry, School Leadership Team, Step Team, Student Council, Student Newspaper, Tri-M Music Honor Society, University Partnerships, Yearbook Committee, Cheerleading, Cosmetology

Weight Training, Yoga

• Art
• Instrumental Music
• Dance
• Vocal Music
• Drama

• Visual Art & Design
• Performing Arts
• Performing Arts
• Performing Arts
• Performing Arts

• Prepare a portfolio of 8-15 pieces of original work. Include examples of observational drawings. Complete up to three drawing assignments at the audition. Check schoolÂ’s website for examples.
• Beginners are welcome. You may audition on more than one instrument. Perform a prepared solo selection. Bring your own instrument(s) (except piano, tuba, double bass, harp, percussion and guitar amplifiers, which are provided by the school). Audition includes on-site music tasks (may include singing back melodic patterns, tapping back rhythmic patterns, play selected scales, or completing a sight reading, music theory or improvisation task.
• Participate in both a ballet class and a modern dance class. Female applicants must wear a leotard, footless or convertible tights and ballet shoes. Males should wear a fitted t-shirt, black leggings, fitted black sweatpants or black tights, and ballet shoes. A brief exam will be given to determine their level of dance knowledge.
• Perform a song without accompaniment. Audition includes on-site music tasks (e.g., sing back melodic patterns and tap back rhythmic patterns).
• Perform two contrasting monologues (one minute each). Perform an on-demand dramatic or movement activity (e.g. impromptu reading from provided script or improvisation). Wear attire that allows free movement.