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Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts
8100 Wise Avenue Dundalk, MD 21222
Vocal Music
2020-2021 Assessment Guidelines
The Vocal prime at Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts allows students to explore areas such as
performance, technology, theory, auditioning and conducting.
BCPS Magnet Transportation Information: Transportation is provided at community pick-up points only for
students zoned for Southeast or Northeast high schools, as well as those who would otherwise attend Loch
Raven High School.
Magnet Coordinator(s): Trisha Dunn 443-809-7127 [email protected]
Magnet Application Deadline: Friday, November 15, 2019
Applications are available at the BCPS Magnet Programs’ Web site (www.tinyurl.com/BCPSMagnet) beginning
at 12:00 noon on Monday, September 16, 2019. Applications must be submitted on or before Friday,
November 15, 2019. Late applications are not processed.
You are encouraged to apply online or submit a paper application. Both methods are available from the
BCPS Magnet Programs’ Web Site (www.tinyurl.com/BCPSMagnet).
Online applications may be submitted until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019. To apply online,
you will need an active email account.
Paper applications must be postmarked on or before Friday, November 15, 2019.
Dates To Remember
Magnet Showcase Event: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019 Program begins at 6 pm
Assessment Date(s): Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 8 am-6:30 pm
By appointment only. Appointment must be scheduled by Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Assessment Prep Assistance: Study Guide included
Inclement Weather Date: Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020
Final Score Calculation: Determined from Assessment Score only. See Evaluation Components & Self-Evaluation (included) for more information.
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Prior to the Assessment This MUST be completed prior to coming to the assessment.
Schedule an Assessment: Applicants must attend the school-based assessment for the program to
which they applied. Individual assessment appointments must be scheduled no later than Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Schedule your appointment online on the BCPS Online Magnet Application System
Web site (www.bcpsonlineapplication.com/apply) or call BCPS Magnet Programs at (443) 809-4127 (NOT BOTH).
Review included Study Guide to understand and prepare for the assessment appointment.
Practice two musical selections
Practice major scales and chromatic scale
Practice sight reading
On the Day of the Assessment
It is the responsibility of the parent(s) to: ensure that the applicant attends the assessment on the scheduled date and time. contact the schools if scheduled magnet assessment appointments conflict.
Failure to attend an assessment WILL result in disqualification.
On-Site Registration
Arrival: Report to the Main Entrance at Wise Ave. and Inverness Ave. 10 minutes prior to the appointment time. Students more than 10 minutes late may not be admitted into the assessment.
Accompaniment Information: Applicants should be accompanied by at least one parent. Parents may stay during the assessment in the designated waiting area. Parents who choose to leave should return to the school within 1 hour.
Assessment Duration: 1 hour
What to Bring (see Study Guide for details): o All materials will be provided
Unforeseen Illness or Emergency: If the applicant cannot attend or complete the scheduled assessment
due to an unforeseen illness or emergency, please immediately contact Patapsco High School & Center
for the Arts at 443-809-7127. Please be aware that assessments will not be rescheduled without
documentation verifying the illness or emergency.
Inclement Weather: In the event that school activities are cancelled due to inclement weather, magnet
assessments will be postponed. Postponed assessments will occur on the designated inclement weather date.
All emergency closing and cancellation information will be posted on the BCPS automated information line,
(443) 809-5555. Closings and cancellation announcements may also be made through local media.
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Assessment Description
(see Study Guide for details)
Applicants will perform two musical selections, scales, and a sight reading. Applicants will also complete an interview.
Applicants must attend and complete the school-based assessment for the program to which they applied.
Documented testing accommodations, as appropriate to the assessment, will be provided.
Placement Prior to the Lottery: According to Superintendent’s Rule 6400, at the high school level, where the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available seats, up to 20% of the seats may first be filled with candidates who achieve a minimum of 80% of the admission criteria and who score the highest scores on the magnet assessments. The remaining seats will be filled using the centralized random lottery selection process from the remaining pool of applicants.
Directions
From I-695 East: Exit 39 (Merritt Blvd.) toward Dundalk Drive approximately 1.5 miles to the intersection of Merritt Blvd. and Wise Ave. Turn left on Wise Ave. Drive approximately 1 mile. Patapsco High is on the left
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Evaluation Components & Self Evaluation
DO NOT include this worksheet with your application.
Assessment Information:
All assessments must be scheduled by Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure that the student is on time and prepared for each assessment.
Failure to attend and complete an assessment will disqualify the applicant and admission into the magnet program will be denied.
Evaluation Component Point Values
Prepared Selections 40 pts (20 pts each)
Sight-Reading 20 pts (10 pts each)
Voice 20 pts
Use of Voice 10 pts
Interview 10 pts
TOTAL 100 pts
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STUDY GUIDE
Documented accommodations, as appropriate to the assessment, will be provided.
Prior to the Assessment
Applicants are encouraged to seek assistance in preparing for the assessment. Middle school teachers are a
good resource.
Prepared Selections: Applicants will be asked to perform:
“Simple Gifts”, without accompaniment (sheet music included)
“Sing We Alleluia” by Jay Althouse (sheet music included)
These solos will allow the student to demonstrate their vocal ability and musicianship. For “Sing We Alleluia,” accompaniment will be provided. Applicants are welcome to bring their own accompanist if they wish.
Sight Reading: Applicants should be prepared to sight-read a simple exercise to demonstrate their knowledge of melodic and rhythmic music.
At the Assessment
Interview: Applicants will be interviewed during the assessment. Questions for the interview portion of the assessment will concern why the applicant wants to be part of the magnet, what he/she can offer the program, areas of strength, and leadership skills. Applicants will be evaluated on Articulation/Insight and Personal/Verbal Interaction.
Sight Reading:
Applicants will be asked to sight-read a simple exercise to demonstrate their knowledge of melodic and rhythmic music and will be evaluated on Rhythm and Intonation (Melodic Reading) and Rhythm and Tempo (Rhythmic Reading). Prepared Selections: Applicants will vocalize with the teacher to determine vocal range. Applicants will then perform two Prepared Selections (see above). Voice: Applicants will be evaluated throughout the assessment on Tone, Diction, Projection, and Intonation. Use of Voice: Applicants will be evaluated throughout the assessment on Breath Support and Technique.
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