AUDITIONS
At the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA), every student joins our arts community through audition and choice—because we believe passion and commitment to the arts are at the heart of learning. Our auditions are the first step in a journey of growth, designed to discover each student’s potential and passion for the arts in a pre-conservatory program where the arts are as vital as academics. In this way, auditions set the tone for the dedication, creativity, and professionalism students will carry throughout their artistic journey.
LEARN MORE
AUDITION FOR SDSCPA: WHAT TO KNOW
HOW TO AUDITION
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LEARN MORE ABOUT SDSCPA
Where is your artistic heart? Explore our website and social media to see our arts in action. Explore our six arts majors which include Creative Writing, Dance, Design & Production, Music, Theatre, and Visual & Media Arts. Choose the arts major that best reflects your interests, then review the audition requirements for your grade level. Your audition introduces the preparation, commitment, creativity, and artistic expectations that shape the SDSCPA experience.
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COMPLETE SCHOOL CHOICE APPLICATION
For all families, both an audition and a School Choice application are required. Families must complete the School Choice application prior to applying and auditioning for SDSCPA. In addition, if you live outside SDUSD boundaries, gather the required documents for Out of District families, and prepare to submit them with your application.
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SUBMIT AUDITION APPLICATION
Submit the SDSCPA audition application and choose an audition option: schedule an in-person audition or submit an online audition (links will become available 8/17/2026. Follow the audition requirements for your selected arts major and submit all the required materials.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
MUSIC
IN PERSON
High School
* Optional Jazz audition available
SCHOOL CHOICE
Every prospective family must submit an SDUSD School Choice application. The Choice program is the district process for requesting a school outside a student's neighborhood attendance boundary, including magnet schools such as SDSCPA.
When completing the application:
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Submit one Choice application per student.
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For twins or multiples, include them in the same application.
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Select San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA) and rank schools in your true order of preference (first choice listed first).
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Review carefully before submitting and save your confirmation for your records.
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For questions about the application, lottery, placement, or enrollment, visit the SDUSD Choice Enrollment page.
OUT OF DISTRICT FAMILIES
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OOD families must complete an Interdistrict Attendance Permit (IAP) and email the completed IAP to iap@sandi.net
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OOD families are required to submit the following form in their application:
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Student transcripts (report card for middle school students)
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Attendance report
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Behavior report
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IEP or 504 Plan (if applicable)
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Your current school counselor or school office can assist you in obtaining these records
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Acceptance letters cannot be issued until all required documentation has been received and reviewed
KEY DATES
TBD
School Choice opens.
OPENS 8.10.26
Online audition window.
TBD
Enrollment window
9.26.26
Middle School in-person auditions.
TBD
School Choice Closes
10.3.26
High School in-person auditions
TBD
Acceptance window