PERFORMING ARTS

ACADEMY

The curriculum in Millikan’s Performing Arts Academy is designed to provide advanced instruction in the performing arts disciplines. Students selected for the Academy must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 to participate. They are also eligible for inclusion in the SAS program based on academic qualifications. Entrance is by assessment through the Academy application process. Acceptance into the Academy is not a permit to enroll in the school. Students must meet Millikan ‘s residential requirements or secure a valid permit for enrollment. Transportation is not provided with this program.

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cademy and Magnet Tour Dates

MAGNET TOUR DATES Meetings at 8:00AM and 1:00PM Wednesday, September 17 Thursday, October 9 Wednesday, November 12 ACADEMY TOURS Meetings at 8:00AM and 1:00PM Wednesday, November 19 Thursday, December 18 Wednesday, January 21

Tours begin in the library

ECHOICES window 10/1-11/14 Performing Arts Application Deadline January 30, 2015

PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS AT

For tour reservations or more information, contact:

Performing Arts Magnet Coordinator millikanarts@lausd.net

818-528-1610

MILLIKAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

MILLIKAN AFFILIATED CHARTER

MIDDLE SCHOOL Performing Arts Magnet and

Science Academy 5041 SUNNYSLOPE

Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 818-528-1600

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Musical Theatre’s “FOOTLOOSE”

Drama Production’s “Olympus”

Jazz and Cinema

PERFORMING ARTS MAGNET

Quilts from Costume Design

Millikan’s Performing Arts Magnet is a well-rounded, three-year program that exposes students to culturally rich and relevant arts content often integrated across the curriculum. Magnet students are also eligible for SAS programming in traditional core academic coursework based on academic qualifications. Entrance into the Magnet program is ONLY through the Los Angeles Unified School District ECHOICES application process. Transportation is provided for students living more than 5 miles outside Millikan’s residential boundary. http://echoices.lausd.net (213) 241-4177

Program Courses 6th Grade

Drama Orchestra * Band * Choir Cinema**

6th grade is a foundational year. Performances are primarily in class with selected opportunities for performance in front of an audience. Dance requirements: Magnet students will take a semester of cultural/social dance and one semester of studio dance. Academy students will take a yearlong class of studio dance. *At the discretion of the director. 6th grade students with advanced instrumental music training may be placed in any advanced instrumental class. **Cinematic Arts students accepted into magnet may be allowed coursework in film

MILLIKAN PERFORMING ARTS:

A PLACE WHERE STUDENTS ENGAGE, EXPLORE AND EXCEL!

Millikan was named a “NATIONAL SCHOOL TO WATCH” and a “CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL.” Ranking as one of LAUSD’S top five middle schools, it is a high performing educational environment where passionate and committed teachers respond to the creative and developmental needs of all students. Millikan staff and families participate together in numerous community outreach activities, cultural fairs and performing arts festivals.

7th and 8th grade

Drama: Intro, Lab, and Production Costume Design Musical Theatre Workshop Band: Concert, jazz Strings Percussion Ensemble Afro-Caribbean Drumming Choir: Intro, Chamber, and Advanced Dance: Cultural, Studio, Company Cinematic Arts Students are placed in classes in 7th and 8th grade either by audition or teacher discretion. Dance requirements: Students have the choice of a wide range of dance classes. Instrumental and Cinematic Arts students may take dance if space allows.

Percussion Ensemble

Spring Dance Show Vocal Concert

Performing Arts Academy application and placement assessments There must be a completed application on file by the day of the performing arts assessment.

Drama/Dance/Choir Assessments Students need to prepare the following: -A one-minute memorized monologue -An age appropriate one minute classical or Broadway song selection with at least an octave range. Singing with CD accompaniment is acceptable -Students may be asked to sing simple scales Students will be taught a dance combination

Instrumental Assessments Students need to prepare: -A one-minute performance on the desired instrument -Scales or other exercises that demonstrate proficiency -Sight-reading or music analysis may be requested *Piano and guitar lessons are NOT offered at Millikan. Advanced pianists and guitarists will have opportunities to perform in Jazz homeroom.

Black Box Theatre

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