Byng Arts

UPDATE: Selection Process for September 2025

Video Info from previous years is below:

Byng Arts Into

Steps For All Applicants - here are some things that you can do to get ready:

Pick up the paper application package in our school office - now available
Beginning November 12th, log on and complete the online application by the due date (must include general contact info by December 19th and the required Fine Art materials by January 1st - see next section below for department details).
General Info includes: name, email, phone number, etc.
In the envelope include:
a typed or written response by applicant
a recent photograph of the applicant
a copy of your final report card from last school year and, if available your most recent report card from the current school year
Proof of Vancouver Residency (Driver ID/BC ID Card plus additional document, see envelope)
(Please Note: We are NOT asking for a letter of reference)

Specific Steps for Applicants in Each Department

Only submit for the areas you are applying for.

Drama

Submit a pre audition video that gives us a sense of YOU and your desire to be a part of this program. Please do not add any special effects, props or costumes. We want to focus on the real you for this portion of the process. It is best to be casual and sincere- no bells or whistles are necessary. Please see the attached link for additional instructions: Drama Info

For the drama video: When done, post the video to a third party video platform like YouTube and submit the link to appropriate section of the online application (Set permission to UNLISTED).

Media Arts

Submit video evidence of your creative media experience. This can be one film reel or a series of links but should not be longer than 5 minutes in total length. In addition to the film reel, please submit a video of you talking directly to the camera about the films submitted. Please see the attached link for additional instructions: Media Info

For all media videos: When done, post the videos to a third party video platform like YouTube and submit the link to appropriate section of the online application (Set permission to UNLISTED).

Music

BAND INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare a short video of approximately 2 minutes of themselves playing their instrument that demonstrates clear tone quality, breath control, and technical ability. In addition to the 2 minutes of playing, students are encouraged to speak about themselves and their interest in music on video. Please see the attached link for additional instructions: Band Info

STRINGS INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare a short video of approximately 2 minutes of themselves playing their instrument that demonstrates clear tone quality, musicianship, and technical ability. In addition to the 2 minutes of playing, students have the opportunity to speak about themselves on the video. Please see the attached link for additional instructions: Strings Info

CHOIR INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare a short video of approximately 1 minute of singing that demonstrates clear tone quality, breath control, and vocal range. In addition to the 1 minute of singing, students have the opportunity to speak about themselves on the video. Please see the attached link for additional instructions: Choir Info

For all music videos: When done, post the video to a third party video platform like YouTube and submit the link to appropriate section of the online application (Set permission to UNLISTED).

Visual Arts

Submit FOUR (4) original art pieces responding to the attached prompts: VISUAL ARTS PROMPTS. The work should demonstrate the applicant's skill with a variety of media and show us who you are as an artist and as a person. Be creative, make it personal, help us get to know you. Use Microsoft Sway to organize the completed works and provide the link in the appropriate section of the online application by January 1st.

Literary Arts 11 to 12 (Current Grades 10 to 11)

Submit five (5) pieces of writing including at least one analytical and one creative work as part of your paper submission. Ensure that your name is on each example and place them in the application envelope. A maximum of two may be school assignments.

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