2026-2027 Audition Requirements

2026-27 Creative Writing Audition Requirements

Overview

The mission of the Kinder HSPVA Creative Writing Department is to give students a strong foundation of writing craft and literary history so that they can develop their unique voices.  Additionally, we aim to give students the skills they need to produce and publish their work using technology, performance, or traditional pen and paper, all while nurturing an appreciation for the arts in all its forms. We give students the space to work independently and collaboratively, allowing them to develop skills that help them become productive, responsible citizens at HSPVA and beyond. 

 

When are auditions and callbacks?

The first stage of auditions for the 2026-27 school year will be submitting materials via our audition platform, Acceptd. 

Submissions will be accepted from December 16, 2025 – February 18, 2026.  For the written exercises, we suggest completing the assignments in one document.  You will then copy and paste each prompt into the submission platform.  You can NOT upload documents for the written exercises .  The submission deadline for materials is Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT. 

Callbacks are by invitation only.  The format of callbacks is to be determined.  You will be notified if you have received a callback no later than February 25, 2026 at 7 pm.  Callback instructions will be provided to students at that time.  Hold the date of Saturday, February 28, 2026, for a possible in-person callback.

 

What do I need to prepare?

1. Six-word Memoir: Write a 6-word memoir that tells us a little bit about who you are, what you do, and/or what you hope to become. You must use six words; no more, no less. Be sure to make each word count.

Here are a few examples:

Some cross-eyed kid, forgotten then found.
- Diana Welch

Born in the desert, still thirsty.
- Georgene Nunn

No future, no past. Not lost.
- Matt Brensilver

 

2. Complete the Metaphor: A metaphor is a comparison of 2 unlike things. For example, “my backpack is a treasure chest” or “my sister is a shooting star.”

Please fill in the following blanks to create your own metaphors,

1. __________________________ is a ________________________________________.

(person who cares for you)

2. __________________________ is a ________________________________________.

(object)

3. __________________________ is a ________________________________________.

(free choice)

Choose A, B, or C and explain how that metaphor is true. Your response should be between 150-250 words.

 

3. Response to Art

For this prompt, you’ll choose one piece of art from the eight images below to use as inspiration for a piece of writing.  Responses must be 200-300 words long.  

A few tips:

• Your writing can address the whole image or just a small part of it. The objects can be taken literally or figuratively.
• Think of the shapes, the colors, the movement, or the smells that can exist in this world. 
• Consider who or what else could be in the image just outside of the border. What happened just before this image took place? What happens after? 
• You do not have to address any or all of these ideas in your writing but it’s also fine if you do.
• You should not merely describe the image.
• Brainstorm ideas to see which one sparks the most excitement in you.
• Your writing can be taken from real life or fictional, writing in prose, poetry, or script.

4. 60-90 second video – “Why do I want to be part of HSPVA’s Creative Writing department?

Create a 60-90 second video where you explain what you love about writing, what you like to read, and anything else you feel you should share with us. You can use the genre of your choice, but the video should just be you – no editing, special effects, music, etc.  You can do this as a straight “about me” piece, or you can turn it into a spoken word performance.  We want to see the authentic you, and we know that for many, showing that to us via a video may feel scary. If you’d like to turn it into more of a performance, go for it! Otherwise, just relax, smile, and tell us a little bit about yourself. 

 

How do I upload my materials?

Submissions will be accepted from December 16, 2025 – February 18, 2026.  For the written exercises, we suggest completing the assignments in one document.  You will then copy and paste each prompt into the submission platform.  You can NOT upload documents for the written exercises .  The submission deadline for materials is Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT. 

Helpful Tips:

• Formatting – Formatting your work is not necessary.  You must copy and paste your work into the submission platform.  DO NOT STRESS about format.  We are interested in your writing.
• Read! The more you read - poetry, fiction, non-fiction- the better your writing will be. You’ll have a better sense of rhythm, and you’ll expand your vocabulary. 
• Write! Keep a journal. Write about your day or observations. Create stories and poetry. The more you write, the more comfortable you’ll be when writing for an audition.
• Practice!  Work with your English teacher to prepare for the audition.  Ask your teacher for feedback.
• Relax! We hope that you will enjoy this process. Please don’t try to write like what you think we want you to sound like. We want to hear your voice. You’re the only one who can sound like you.  

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Audition materials for the 2026-27 school year will be accepted at https://app.getacceptd.com/kinderhspva beginning December 16, 2025.  The deadline to submit materials is February 18, 2026. 

Instructions:

1. If you have not already created an account with Acceptd, you will need to do that first.  Acceptd is a platform used by some of the best colleges, universities, conservatories, summer programs, and competitions.  This platform is NOT connected with CHOOSEHISD.org and your username and passwords do not need to match.  We suggest that you sign up as a parent, and when adding your student, indicate that the student does NOT have an email account.  If you include your student’s email address, they will need to verify the account before you submit their application.
2. After creating an account, you’ll need to browse programs and search for “HSPVA” or make sure you are logged in and click HERE
3. Complete the application and upload materials as directed.

For technical questions, please visit Acceptd's Applicant Help Desk.

2026-27 Dance Audition Requirements

Overview

The emphasis of the Kinder HSPVA Dance Department program is in both ballet and modern dance. This is in keeping with the audition requirements of most professional dance companies as well as the requirements for college conservatories and university dance major programs.  Due to the vigorous physical demands of a concentration in dance, students with chronic health problems and/or injuries (bad knees, weak ankles, back problems etc.) are not encouraged to apply for the Kinder HSPVA Dance Department program.

 

Audition Dates:  Auditions are Saturday, February 21, 2026.  You will choose an audition time during the application process.  There are two sessions – 8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm.  Callbacks will be on Saturday, February 28, 2026 – please hold the date. You will be notified if you have received a callback no later than February 25, 202 at 7 pm.

Length of Audition: 3.5 hours

What to bring: Ballet shoes. (Pointe section of audition will only take place during invited Callbacks.)

Audition Attire:

• Girls: Leotard and convertible tights, ballet shoes with the elastic sewn on and tie strings tucked for ballet and bare feet for modern dance.  Hair should be nice, neat and away from the face and neck with no jewelry, bows or accessories other than bobby pins and/or a hair net. 
• Boys: Solid T-shirt with tights or form fitting gym shorts, ballet shoes with the elastic sewn on and tie strings tucked for ballet and bare feet for modern dance.  Hair should be nice, neat and pulled away and secured from the face and neck.
• If you do not have the required attire (or ballet shoes) please email Mr. Klein, Magnet Coordinator, (jklein1@houstonisd.org) at least two weeks before your audition to make arrangements to borrow what is needed.

What to Expect:

Our audition begins in ballet with an amended barre followed by exercises and combinations in center and across the floor. There will be a quick break to transition into the modern dance portion of the audition.  During this time students will remove their ballet shoes and prepare to work with bare feet.  The modern dance portion of the audition will consist of a warm-up in center, followed by exercises and combinations in center and across the floor.  Students will be required to sight read and reproduce movement in groups for the dance faculty.  Auditionees do not need to prepare a solo.

The audition will be in two groups or levels. First group will be dancers who have had 3 to 4 years of recent Ballet training. This will be the more advanced audition. The second group will be an intermediate/beginner level audition. Dancers that choose to be in the second group will observe the first group and audition once the first group is complete.

Students with pointe experience must bring pointe shoes for the pointe portion of the call-back audition. Pointe work is a prerequisite for entry into all upper-level advanced ballet classes. Previous pointe training is not required to be considered for the intermediate level class (Level 1). A Jazz Dance Combination may be given during the Call-Back Audition.

Evaluation Criteria:

1. Potential for a career in dance

2. Physique and Body Alignment

3. Coordination and Flexibility

4. Evidence of Natural Ability and Potential

5. Rhythmical Accuracy

6. Healthy body conducive to dance as a major or career

7. Ability to sight read and reproduce movement combinations given by dance faculty.

Other Helpful Tips:

1. In most ballet classes each barre exercise begins with the left hand on the barre so dancers are working with their right leg first.

2. Do not talk while the instructor is teaching but do ask questions if you need additional clarification.

3. Know how to stagger in a line up with one dancer forward and the next back when performing center combinations.

4. Know how to line up chronologically and from left to right unless instructed otherwise.

5. Participate fully in each combination at the barre, in center and across the floor.

6. Hold the end of the combination until given the “Thank You” from the adjudicator.

7. NO FOOD, GUM OR DRINK will be permitted during the audition, even if you are observing and waiting for your audition. Individual Water bottles will be placed in designated place in studio for dancers to use in short break time.

8. NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED IN THE AUDITION STUDIOS.

9. Body Language is important Smile and Enjoy!

10. Thank the teacher.

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Please review the information below.  Visit https://app.getacceptd.com/kinderhspva. beginning December 16, 2025 to sign up for an audition time on February 21, 2026.  The deadline to sign up for an audition is February 19, 2026. 

Instructions:

1. If you have not already created an account with Acceptd, you will need to do that first.  Acceptd is a platform used by some of the best colleges, universities, conservatories, summer programs, and competitions.  This platform is NOT connected with CHOOSEHISD.org and your username and passwords do not need to match.  We suggest that you sign up as a parent, and when adding your student, indicate that the student does NOT have an email account.  If you include your student’s email address, they will need to verify the account before you submit their application.
2. After creating an account, you’ll need to browse programs and search for “HSPVA” or make sure you are logged in and click HERE
3. Complete the application and submit.
4. To schedule your audition time, please click on the Schedule tab at the top of your Acceptd page, then click on My Timeslots. You will then see the option to Select a Timeslot for the February 21, 2026 Dance Audition. For additional assistance, you can follow Acceptd's guide here.

For technical questions, please visit Acceptd's Applicant Help Desk.

Instrumental Audition Tips from Teachers

Instrumental Audition Tips from Students

INSTRUMENTAL AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

 

Each instrumental area has its own requirements for auditions, please click on the appropriate link to the left to see the audition requirements before applying to Kinder HSPVA.

• If you play trumpet, trombone, or saxophone and are interested in Jazz, you must audition for Band.  You will have the opportunity to perform jazz during the audition process.
• If you play guitar, your options are Jazz Electric Guitar or Mariachi Guitar.
• If you play the drums and/or percussion, your options are Jazz Drumset or Percussion (Band).
• If you play the piano, your options are Classical Piano or Jazz Keyboard. 
• If you play the violin, your options are Orchestra or Mariachi.
• If you play the trumpet, your options are Band or Mariachi. 
• If you play the bass or double bass, your options are Orchestra or Jazz.

Note:  You may audition for one or two departments and/or instruments.  On the ChooseHISD.com application, you only need to select "Instrumental" once.  If you are submitting auditions for more than one Instrumental department and/or instrument, upload them individually on the Acceptd platform.

Audition materials for the 2026-27 school year will be accepted at https://app.getacceptd.com/kinderhspva beginning December 16, 2025.  The deadline to submit materials is February 18, 2026. 

Instructions:

1. If you have not already created an account with Acceptd, you will need to do that first.  Acceptd is a platform used by some of the best colleges, universities, conservatories, summer programs, and competitions.  This platform is NOT connected with CHOOSEHISD.org and your username and passwords do not need to match.  We suggest that you sign up as a parent, and when adding your student, indicate that the student does NOT have an email account.  If you include your student’s email address, they will need to verify the account before you submit their application.
2. After creating an account, you’ll need to browse programs and search for “HSPVA” or make sure you are logged in and click HERE
3. Complete the application and upload materials as directed.

For technical questions, please visit Acceptd's Applicant Help Desk.

2026-27 Theatre Audition Requirements

Overview

The mission of the Kinder HSPVA Theatre Department is to graduate well-rounded theatre crafts-persons who can effectively represent themselves in all aspects of theatre. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment that develops strong theatre artists as they prepare for college training. Therefore, the Kinder HSPVA Theatre Department evaluates applicants in the following areas: Acting, Design/Theatre Technology, and Musical Theatre. 

When are auditions and callbacks?

The first stage of auditions for the 2026-27 school year will be submitting materials via our audition platform, Acceptd. 

Submissions will be accepted from December 16, 2025 – February 18, 2026.  For the written exercises, we suggest completing the assignments in one document.  You will then copy and paste each prompt into the submission platform.  You can NOT upload documents for the written exercises .  The submission deadline for materials is Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT. 

Callbacks are by invitation only.  The format of callbacks is to be determined.  You will be notified if you have received a callback no later than February 25, 2026 at 7 pm.  Callback instructions will be provided to students at that time.  Hold the date of Saturday, February 28, 2026, for a possible in-person callback.

What will I submit?

1. 30-60 second Introduction video (required)– Brief introduction of who you are and why you want to attend Kinder HSPVA’s Theatre Department.
2. Monologue (required) – Approximately 60 seconds of a memorized monologue, preferably from a published play. (Required of all applicants.)   See detailed info below.
3. Musical Theatre Song (required) – An approximately 60 second video of a prepared musical theatre.  You may sing acapella or with a track.
4. Choose option A or B:
   1. PORTFOLIO - If you are interested in Technical Theatre and Design you may upload a maximum of 10 elements.  These can be images, PDFs, or videos representing your design and creative work, such as artwork, drawings, paintings, collages, and/or photographs of sets, costumes, props, lighting, or other subjects. This should not include a resume.  Submit material that represents yourself.  One of these elements must be a video of you discussing the work you submitted.

OR

4. 2. CREATIVE CONCEPTS  - If your main interest is Acting or Musical Theatre and you have limited design experience, complete the four (4) exercises developing a costume, set, hair/makeup and  collage based on the character from your monologue or song.  You may draw, paint, or use other materials (photos, magazines, etc.).  You can use the worksheets provided or your own paper or materials.   A video is not required.

 

What tips will be helpful to prepare me for the audition?

Monologue

• Prepare your monologue thoroughly.
• We encourage you to choose a monologue from a published play written since 1950 (no classical, no Shakespeare). Spoken song lyrics are not a monologue.
• Read the play in its entirety and honor the play's given circumstances.
• Choose a character that you could be cast to play. That person would be close to your age and life experiences.
• The monologue should show a strong arc. In other words, you should perform and feel very differently from the beginning to the end of the piece. We want to see the range of what you can do.
• As you perform your piece, you should see the person you are talking to in your imagination. Know who you are talking to and why you are talking to him or her.  Do not speak directly to the camera.
• Really try to put yourself in the character's shoes and perform the piece honestly.
• For the video:

• • Before starting your monologue, say the name of the play your monologue is from and the name of the character you will be playing.  This does not count in the 60 seconds.
  • You should be visible from the knees or waist up. 
  •  We prefer that you stand in front a blank wall.  Please no busy backgrounds.
  •  Please have decent to good lighting.
  • To sum up, do your best when it comes to the video quality but do not stress about it.  We are judging your acting, not the production quality of the video.

 

Musical Theatre Song

• Perform and upload 16 bars (or approximately one [1] minute) of a memorized musical theater song. Songs can be performed with live or recorded accompaniment or without music ‘a cappella.  Choose a song performed by a relatable character and decide to whom your character is singing and why.
• At the beginning of your video state the title of the song, the name of the character, and full title of the musical.

Portfolio

• Your portfolio should reflect your unique personality.  It should show how you respond to the world artistically and creatively.  It may include work from art classes.
• The portfolio should have theatre-related items that reflect your interest in theatre.  These items should reflect knowledge of a play or musical.
• The portfolio should give the theatre faculty an idea of your individual artistic interests, curiosities, and passions.

Design Worksheets

• If your main interest is Acting or Musical Theatre and you have limited design experience, complete the four (4) exercises developing a costume, set, hair/makeup and collage based on the character from your monologue or song.  You may draw, paint, or use other materials (photos, magazines, etc.).  You can use the worksheets provided or your own paper or materials.   A video is not required.  

 

General Tips

• Ask a teacher at your school to help you prepare for your audition. 
• Rehearse your monologue and song in front of teachers, family or friends so you are comfortable performing them for the HSPVA Theatre Faculty.
• Do not call or email HSPVA with questions about the monologue, song, portfolio or worksheets.  Use your best judgement and creativity when deciding what to prepare.

 

Recommended Reading

• Audition by Michael Shurtleff
• Acting Songs by David Brunetti
• The Enraged Accompanist’s Guide to the Perfect Audition by Andrew Gerle

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Audition materials for the 2025-26 school year will be accepted at https://app.getacceptd.com/kinderhspva beginning December 16, 2025.  The deadline to submit materials is February 18, 2026. 

Instructions:

1. If you have not already created an account with Acceptd, you will need to do that first.  Acceptd is a platform used by some of the best colleges, universities, conservatories, summer programs, and competitions.  This platform is NOT connected with CHOOSEHISD.org and your username and passwords do not need to match.  We suggest that you sign up as a parent, and when adding your student, indicate that the student does NOT have an email account.  If you include your student’s email address, they will need to verify the account before you submit their application.
2. After creating an account, you’ll need to browse programs and search for “HSPVA” or make sure you are logged in and click HERE
3. Complete the application and upload materials as directed.

For technical questions, please visit Acceptd's Applicant Help Desk.

2026-27 Visual Arts Audition Requirements  

Overview

The mission of the Kinder HSPVA Visual Arts Department program is to provide a solid foundation in the visual arts and to build a broad-based fine arts experience with an emphasis on idea/concept development, problem-solving, and critical thinking.  We are looking for students who are genuinely interested in the Visual Arts.  We seek creativity and originality.   Auditioning students should be hard-working, expressive and passionate individuals who want to spend three hours every day in art class.  Art continues at home as homework and journal work.  This program focuses on personal and artistic growth.  We expect commitment from all our students.  

The first-year student will spend half of their time in drawing classes.  They will draw from life for two (2) days of the week and will complete 2D and 3D design projects for the other half.  Students should have a strong interest and sufficient technical abilities to enter this fast-paced program.  Please note, the curriculum does not involve cartooning or anime as solutions to prompts.   During sophomore year, students will focus on technical abilities in tool time, ceramics, mixed media, printmaking, painting, photography, and video.  Students should be open-minded about learning all these skills and mediums.  Junior and senior year, students will create a portfolio that expresses their unique ideas. The focus is developing a body of work that digs deep and is invested in skills, research, and creativity.  They may choose the mediums that they want to utilize and develop further.

When are auditions and callbacks?

The first stage of auditions for the 2026-27 school year will be submitting materials via our audition platform, Acceptd. 

Submissions will be accepted from December 16, 2025 – February 18, 2026.  For the written exercises, we suggest completing the assignments in one document.  You will then copy and paste each prompt into the submission platform.  You can NOT upload documents for the written exercises .  The submission deadline for materials is Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT. 

Callbacks are by invitation only.  The format of callbacks is to be determined.  You will be notified if you have received a callback no later than February 25, 2026 at 7 pm.  Callback instructions will be provided to students at that time.  Hold the date of Saturday, February 28, 2026, for a possible in-person callback.

 

What do I need to submit for the audition?

Each applicant will submit one (1) video, images of three (3) pieces of art, and six (6) exercises.

1. 60-90 second Video - “Why HSPVA?”

Students in the Visual Arts program spend three hours every day in art classes.  Share why you want to attend our program and why you are passionate about art.

2. Your Artwork

Submit three (3) photographs that document three (3) pieces of art you have made that you are proud of.   These artworks can be any combination of drawings, paintings, sculptures, digital paintings, images created in Photoshop, animations, or video.   These works should be original and creative.    Your art should not be derived from copying from a photograph, copying existing artwork, or copying characters.  The work could be a class assignment or something you created on your own. 

We suggest that you do not submit anime or cartoons.  We are looking at your technical abilities, creativity, individuality, and effort.

3. Exercises

• Life Drawing from Observation  (Exercise 1) - see handout, print out, complete, photograph or scan and submit.
• Graphic Solution - Abstract Design (Exercise 2) - see handout, print out, complete, photograph or scan and submit.
• Visual Riddle through Imagination (Exercise 3) - see handout, print out, complete, photograph or scan and submit.
• Scenerio (Exercise 4) - see handout, print out, complete, photograph or scan and submit.
• Word Dichotomy (Exercise 5) - see handout, print out, complete, photograph or scan and submit.
• Art Survey (Exercise 6 - Two Pages) - see handout, print out, complete, photograph or scan and submit (MUST BE HANDWRITTEN)

 

Important Information About Your Artwork and Exercises

You will be uploading your materials to a website.  Download the template for the actual exercises.  Print the exercises on a piece of copy paper (8.5” x 11”), complete the exercises manually.  You may take a photograph or scan your work.   If you are taking a photograph, do your best to make sure the piece is in focus and that the lighting is even as possible.  Try to make sure that shadows are not blocking or obscuring the piece.  Frame the work as close as possible.  Make sure there is nothing distracting in the background.   Use a neutral background (wall, countertop, clear tabletop).  We are not judging your photography skills – only the art that you have created.

 

Audition materials for the 2026-27 school year will be accepted at https://app.getacceptd.com/kinderhspva beginning December 16, 2025.  The deadline to submit materials is February 18, 2026. 

Instructions:

1. If you have not already created an account with Acceptd, you will need to do that first.  Acceptd is a platform used by some of the best colleges, universities, conservatories, summer programs, and competitions.  This platform is NOT connected with CHOOSEHISD.org and your username and passwords do not need to match.  We suggest that you sign up as a parent, and when adding your student, indicate that the student does NOT have an email account.  If you include your student’s email address, they will need to verify the account before you submit their application.
2. After creating an account, you’ll need to browse programs and search for “HSPVA” or make sure you are logged in and click HERE
3. Complete the application and upload materials as directed.

For technical questions, please visit Acceptd's Applicant Help Desk.

2026-27 Vocal Music Audition Requirements

Overview

The Kinder HSPVA Vocal Music Department is a pre-professional program that prepares students for further study and careers in all types of vocal music, from classical to commercial. The department provides in-depth vocal training, building on a foundation of classical solo singing in many languages.  Each year, every vocalist is a member of one or two of the award-winning HSPVA choirs and ensembles. Vocal majors learn to read music and sight-read, and they take diverse vocal department curriculum courses that include music theory, music history, vocal technique, and solo recital preparation. They participate in masterclasses given by nationally renowned experts in vocal performance, acting for singers, music business, singer-songwriting, etc. Kinder HSPVA graduates attend major universities and conservatories throughout the country and are highly sought after. Seven graduates in the last seven years have won places in the prestigious Young Arts Foundation in Classical Voice, Jazz, and Pop and one of those students advanced to the televised round of American Idol.

What is the Kinder HSPVA voice faculty looking for in an audition?

• Pitch and Rhythmic accuracy
• Good tone quality and vowel production
• Appropriate middle school level technique
• Musicality and stage presence
• A good ear

When are auditions and callbacks?

The first stage of auditions for the 2026-27 school year will be submitting materials via our audition platform, Acceptd. 

Submissions will be accepted from December 16, 2025 – February 18, 2026.  For the written exercises, we suggest completing the assignments in one document.  You will then copy and paste each prompt into the submission platform.  You can NOT upload documents for the written exercises .  The submission deadline for materials is Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT. 

Callbacks are by invitation only.  The format of callbacks is to be determined.  You will be notified if you have received a callback no later than February 25, 2026 at 7 pm.  Callback instructions will be provided to students at that time.  Hold the date of Saturday, February 28, 2026, for a possible in-person callback.

What do I need to prepare?

Using a phone, tablet, laptop, or other recording device, the student will make and submit three (3) videos. Each video should show the singer standing and singing with good posture.  Zoom in so that the video the student is shown from head to knee. Dress professionally and make sure that the final version that you submit represents your best work.

Exercise 1

Memorize and video ONE VERSE from one of the following songs:

• Alto - Homeward Bound
• Soprano - Homeward Bound
• Tenor Bass Unchanged - Red River Valley
• Tenor Bass Changed - Bound Away

Sheet music, a piano track with just the music, and background tracks are posted below.  Your video should include you singing the memorized solo with the accompaniment track OR with a live pianist. A cappella submissions will not be considered.  If the track is used, make sure that we hear the piano part (do not use headphones to listen to the music).  If a live pianist is used, he/she/they should not be seen.

Exercise 2

Memorize and video record ONE VERSE from one of the patriotic selections listed below. 

• America (My Country Tis of Thee)
• America the Beautiful

Sheet music, a piano track with just the music, and background tracks are posted below.  Your video should include you singing the memorized solo with the accompaniment track OR with a live pianist. A cappella submissions will not be considered.  If the track is used, make sure that we hear the piano part (do not use headphones to listen to the music).  If a live pianist is used, he/she/they should not be seen.

Exercise 3

30-60 second introduction – Brief Introduction of who you are and why you want to attend Kinder HSPVA’s Vocal Department

 

How do I upload my materials?

Submissions will be accepted from December 16, 2025 – February 18, 2026.  Please check our website at that time for uploading instructions.  Each assignment and video will be uploaded individually.  The submission deadline for materials is Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT. 

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Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Audition materials for the 2025-26 school year will be accepted at https://app.getacceptd.com/kinderhspva beginning December 16, 2025.  The deadline to submit materials is February 18, 2026. 

Instructions:

1. If you have not already created an account with Acceptd, you will need to do that first.  Acceptd is a platform used by some of the best colleges, universities, conservatories, summer programs, and competitions.  This platform is NOT connected with CHOOSEHISD.org and your username and passwords do not need to match.  We suggest that you sign up as a parent, and when adding your student, indicate that the student does NOT have an email account.  If you include your student’s email address, they will need to verify the account before you submit their application.
2. After creating an account, you’ll need to browse programs and search for “HSPVA” or make sure you are logged in and click HERE
3. Complete the application and upload materials as directed.

For technical questions, please visit Acceptd's Applicant Help Desk.