We are proud of our seniority among schools of our kind because we have developed a very strong and competitive curriculum over our many years of experience. We will continue to carry on this tradition and improve on it throughout the new millennium. A high school diploma or equivalent is required for admission to the program. Students applying for admission into the Diploma School are expected to commit themselves to the pursuit of a rigorous program of professional training. An audition and personal interview are required of every candidate living within a reasonable distance of Hartford.
Auditions help determine both acceptance into the program and placement level.
Applicants for music studies who reside too far from Hartford to appear for a personal audition are required to submit a tape recording which demonstrates proficiency on the levels described in the Audition Guidelines. This tape, plus the application form, will be used as a basis for conditional acceptance into the music program. Dance applicants who find distance is a problem may submit a VHS video tape of their dancing in lieu of an audition. Application Procedures Forms for application may be obtained from and should be returned to the Admission Office. One letter of recommendation from a music, dance or performing arts teacher or director.