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(Updated January 21, 2025)Thank you for submitting your application to Byng Arts.
Audition Info
The audition shortlist will be posted on our website at the end of the day on January 21st by application number. You will also receive an email from the school indicating your application number and audition time. Applicants not shortlisted will be informed by email. We are sorry that we do not have space for everyone.
Audition ListSelection Process for September 2026: AUDITIONS
Getting Ready
Helpful things to know:
- Audition Day is Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27
- Location: Art Wing of Lord Byng Secondary, 3939 West 16th Avenue.
- Enter the Gallery foyer via the courtyard (Basketball courts) on 16th Avenue at Crown Street.
- Arrive 15 minutes before your first audition to register.
- There are up to 5 possible audition time slots each day, be sure to note your day, time and subject.
Specific Audition Instructions for Each Department
Drama
Ahead of the audition, get some rest and wear comfortable clothes. You will be asked to do a short monologue which you should practice
ahead of time. You will also play some improv games with your fellow applicants and respond to direction from the Drama Teachers.
Students in Grades 10 and 11 will be applying for Theatre Company. This audition will happen at a later date and will use a different set of monologues.
We will let you know when you can sign up for an audition time. Thank you for your patience.
Media Arts
You will sit for a short interview. You will be asked to comment on the work that you submitted in your application and respond to questions regarding media work provided by the interviewing teacher.
Band
For the audition students should prepare 2 contrasting pieces of music that showcase their ability with their chosen instrument. They should be prepared to sight read a selection of music. Please bring your music & instruments to the audition. (A piano and drum kit is available if required, students will play their selections unaccompanied).
Band AuditionChoir
Choir applicants should prepare 2 contrasting pieces of music that showcase their vocal ability. You may bring recorded music or someone to accompany you or sing unaccompanied
Choir AuditionStrings
For the audition students should prepare 2 contrasting pieces of music that showcase their ability with their chosen instrument. They should be prepared to sight read a selection of music. Please bring your music & instruments to the audition. Students will play their selections unaccompanied.
Strings AuditionVisual Arts
Shortlisted students will be asked to do a short drawing task using oil pastel and watercolour. We will provide all the materials and a brief lesson ahead of the short 45 minute art session.
Literary Arts 11-12 (Current Gr 10-11)
Students will be asked to write a short response essay.