• General Audition Information

     

    Thank you for your interest in Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.  Please read all information carefully to ensure you do not miss a step in the audition process.  

    Due to COVID-19, auditions will be by appointment only.  Conducting auditions by appointment will help us keep our faculty, staff, and auditioning students safe and ensure appropriate social distancing.  

    Parents/Guardians must complete the application form AND sign up for an audition appointment.  Prospective students may audition for up to two arts areas.  

    Please complete the audition form using the following link: https://pub1.duvalschools.org/audition/ 

    After selecting the arts area your student is auditioning for, you will see a link below that box to book the audition appointment. This year’s parent presentation will be virtual, and dates will be posted soon. 

    We look forward to seeing you at auditions! 

     
    Entrance Requirements 
     
    • Acceptance to Douglas Anderson is by audition only.

    • Students must minimally be at an intermediate skill level.

    • Must have completed and submitted the Online Form.

    • Two recommendations are required. Print two Recommendation forms from DA’s website and give to instructor(s) familiar with your art’s progress. Recommendations should be e-mailed to daadmissions@duvalschools.org before the audition.

    • A copy of the student’s most recent report card must be submitted. A 2.0 Grade Point Average is required. Florida law requires a minimum 2.0 grade point average for participation in state performances, which includes All-State, State Thespians, gallery showings, and other school-related activities.

    Your audition will include an interview in addition to other arts area requirements.

     
    Curriculum
     
    Douglas Anderson offers a four-year, full academic curriculum, which includes honors, dual enrollment, and advanced placement courses. The advanced intensive arts curriculum includes visual arts, dance, vocal, band, orchestra, guitar, piano, cinematic arts, creative writing, and theatre (including performance, technical, and musical theatre). A minimum of 12 courses in the student's arts major is required.
     
     
    Additional Contractual Agreements
     
    All arts areas require fair share contributions. The amount varies among arts areas and performance groups. (Fund-raising opportunities are provided for all students to earn the fair share.) Additional area-specific requirements that affect a student’s grade may be mandatory. Arts directors will provide more information at new-student orientation.  
     
    All students are required to take the core required courses in their arts area curriculum, as noted in the curriculum guide.
     
     
    Transportation
     
    The Duval County School System currently provides buses to and from Douglas Anderson.  Please refer to our transportation page for more information
     
     
    Additional Information
     
    If you have any additional questions about DA, or the audition process, please feel free to e-mail us at DAAdmissions@duvalschools.org.  Please be sure to include your student's name and art area in your correspondence.