Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Application Deadline?​

• Applications will be due in early January, 2027 for a Fall 2027 intake.  Date TBD.​​​

What must be included in my application/audition?

• Student application form including the upload of a recent photo of yourself

• Two teacher referrals (one from current grade 8 teacher, and one from another teacher/specialty teacher)

• Digital audition pieces (different for each specialty area)

• Digital Scrapbook

• $20 application fee

What happens on the audition day?

• Audition day will take place towards the end of January 2027.  The date will be TDB. Auditions take place between 8:30am-4pm.

• In the morning, students will participate in a masterclass for the stream to which they are applying.

• Students will be assigned a ten minute interview block. They will be asked a series of standard interview questions. Subject specialty teachers will add questions based on their area of focus.

What is parent information night?

• Parents and students interested in the program attend a 60 minute information session where staff share information about the program.  The 2026 date (TBD) will be for 2027 intake, and will be held in late November 2026.

Can I apply for more than one area of study?

• ​Students are asked to apply to ONE area of study only; however, they are encouraged to let us know if they have an interest in a second area when they apply. Should there be openings available, students MAY be contacted about auditioning/applying for their alternate area of interest. Students are encouraged to apply for the area of study (drama/dance/music/visual arts) that best suits their skills and interests.

What instruments can I apply to play in music? Does vocal count as music?

• ​ANY instrument you may play will be honoured during the application process for the program. We have had students who play harp, bagpipes, percussion, all band and string instruments. Students will be expected to expand their own repertoire by exploring other instruments if accepted to the program. Students who do not play a traditional band instrument must realize they will be expected to learn a band instrument in their daily music class if accepted to the program.  

What do teachers look for in applicants?​​ Teachers look for students who:​

• want to explore the arts in depth in a school community setting

• can commit energy and talent to the program

• enjoy spending time with peers who share the same interests

• want to meet professional artists

• want to be challenged through an enriched arts program

• want to learn about the connections between the arts

• want to use the arts as a method of learning in other subjects

• have a passion for the arts

Is there a bus for my child?

• ​Yes, within Peterborough County. KPR currently provides transportation for any student living more than 3.2 km from TAS. Bussing is limited to the Peterborough County area. Students from outside the county may be accepted into the program provided that parents assume responsibility for transportation.