2014-2015

Application Package

WCCA Open House:

October 8th 2014, 7:00pm-9:00pm

Deadline for Application:

November 6th 2014

Audition Dates:

December 5th and 6th 2014

Our Program:

Located at Walkerville Collegiate Institute, we offer enriched credit courses in the following: Visual Arts, Media Arts, Dance, Theatre (Drama/Acting), Instrumental Music, and Vocal Music. Our program caters to students who are passionate about the arts and who have an interest in pursuing their discipline at a post-secondary level. Serious, responsible and highly-motivated students are sought for admission. Students are expected to maintain a 70% average in their chosen discipline in order to continue to the next level.

Dance

Classes are provided for novice to advanced dancers who demonstrate an aptitude, interest and commitment. Students will concentrate on ballet, jazz and modern dance. They will also have an opportunity to work on choreography, theory, anatomy and history of dance.

Theatre (Drama/Acting)

Our theatre program offers talented student actors the opportunity to develop their skills, challenge their ability, and learn the necessary techniques to pursue post-secondary Theatre and Acting training and education. Students will learn theatre history, technical theatre, method acting, classical theatre, improvisational techniques, as well as all the basics of dramatic arts.

Vocal Music

This program offers a high level of instruction in vocal technique and a variety of vocal styles – folk songs, music theatre, wedding music, jazz, and classical. Music theory, history and sight- singing are also major parts of each course. Students perform individually and as an ensemble.

Piano

This program offers a high level of instruction in piano performance, technique, accompanying, and theory. A variety of musical styles including jazz, will be used to improve keyboard skills, sight reading, and harmonizing at the piano. Guitar

Guitarists will study both popular and classical styles using acoustic instruments. Students will be expected to learn music theory as it pertains to the guitar.

Band

Band students are given an opportunity to develop their technical and expressive musical skills that prepare them to perform in a variety of musical genres and pursue music at the post-secondary level. Each student has a weekly one on one and small group lesson with an expert in their instrument and also performs as part of the large WCCA Concert Band. In upper years, students work towards also performing in chamber ensembles, the WCCA Wind Ensemble and as a soloist.

Strings

Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass are taught in a small group setting by expert tutors. Students will work on solo repertoire and technique for evaluation as well as preparing ensemble pieces for community performances. Music theory will also be an integral part.

Media Arts

The Media Arts program gives students the opportunity to creatively explore new media. The introduction year gives students skills and techniques in photography, digital imaging, video, and multi media. These foundation skills can be expanded on in higher level courses that explore the creative use of digital mediums.

Visual Arts

The visual arts program develops to a higher degree of excellence the concepts of drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Studies focus on more complex theories and techniques as well as self-criticism and self-evaluation. The development of a portfolio is a key component.

For audition requirements please go to: https://publicboard.ca/schools/walkervillewcca/Auditions/

The Application Process:

Please ensure the following are included with your application.

1. A Copy of Students Most Recent Report Card

2. $20 Application Fee

(Cheques can be made out to “Walkerville Collegiate Institute” If submitting application via e-mail or fax payment must be made in person before November 6th 2014)

3. Completed Application for Audition 4. Teacher/Administrator Report

5. Transportation Application (if applicable)

WCCA Application for Audition SECONDARY and ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

Present School:

City:

Postal Code:

Telephone #:

E-mail address:

Full Name of Parent/Guardian:

Relationship:

Business Phone #:

(Grade 8 Students Only) Name of Grade 8 Teacher:

I would like to audition in: (maximum of 3)

Vocal Band – instrument –

Dance Strings – instrument –

Dramatic Arts Guitar (acoustic only)

Piano Visual Arts

Media Arts (begins in Grade 10) If you are accepted into more than one discipline, we would like to know your preferences 1)

2)

3)

I approve of my son/daughter/ward's application to the WCCA program. Parent’s/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________

Current Grade:

Application Date:

Date of Birth:

Male Female Month Day Year

Name:

Surname Given

Address:

Apt. #

Audition Dates: December 5th and 6th 2014

Please Submit to WCCA Program Director 2100 Richmond St. Windsor, ON N8Y 1L4 Phone: (519) 252-6514 Fax: (519) 252-3404 E-Mail: Amanda.Sands@publicboard.ca (subject line must be “WCCA Application 2015-2016”) No later than November 6th.

TEACHER/ADMINISTRATOR REPORT for WCCA Applicants

(confidential)

This form should be completed by a teacher and/or principal at the applicant’s school and the teacher should fax it (252-3404), e-mail it (Amanda.Sands@publicboard.ca), or send it in a separate, sealed envelope to WCCA Program Director, 2100 Richmond St., Windsor, ON, N8Y 1L4

Teacher’s Name:

Position:

Teacher’s E-mail: Name of student:

Please evaluate this student by circling/bolding the appropriate assessment below.

(5 = excellent.....1 = poor)

Work Ethic 1 2 3 4 5

Attendance 1 2 3 4 5

Academics 1 2 3 4 5

Behaviour in class 1 2 3 4 5

Requires accommodations or modifications to complete work: Yes or No

Sees (Please circle all that apply): CYW LST SST Sometimes or Frequently

Please add any other information you feel would be helpful to us in assessing this candidate.

   

 TRANSPORTATION  

 Transportation  is  available  to  WCCA  students  who  live  more  than  3.2  km  from  Walkerville  and  live  within  the  city  limits.    If  you  would  like  transportation  to  Walkerville,  you  must  go  to  https://geoquery.buskids.ca  to  find  out  if  you  are  eligible  and  then  you  need  to  fill  out  the  enclosed  application  from  Student  Transportation  Services  and  include  it  with  your  WCCA  application  form.  

*To determine your eligibility for transportation please refer to https://geoquery.buskids.ca/ website. Click on “Transportation Eligibility”

Enter your address Enter school board: “Greater Essex County District School Board”

Enter grade: 9, 10 etc. Make sure to choose “WCCA” for the program.

Click on “Submit”

Service de transport des élèves

Windsor – Essex Student Transportation Services

   

Today’s Date: ________________ Transportation EFFECTIVE Date: ____________________ TYPE OF APPLICATION: Change of Address Only: Yes ____No ____ Home School: ______________________ Student’s Name: _______________________________________________ Grade: _______ Student ID #: __________________________ (obtain from secretary) Parent’s / Guardian’s Name: ________________________________________________ Home Address: ____________________________________ City/Town: _________________ Home Phone #: ______________________________ Postal Code: _____________________ EPI-PEN Yes _____ No ______ If yes, list allergy (ies) ___________________________ EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME/ NUMBER: TRANSPORTATION REQUESTED:

***Transportation may be available*** ** STUDENTS MUST RIDE CONSISTENTLY **

NOTE: By signature below, you authorize the exchange of student data information among the Board, STS and the Bus Company (by signed privacy protection agreements) in order to maintain

the necessary safety levels for the transportation of our students.  Parent/Guardian  Signature_____________________________________________________  

   

Parents/Guardians  must  realize  that  transportation  may  be  provided  for  eligible  students  only  and  that  riding  a  school  bus  is  a  privilege  and  not  a  right  of  the  pupil.  

   

 

WCCA TRANSPORTATION APPLICATION FORM (to be completed by parent /– one form per student)