New IAP Applicants
If you want to apply to the Integrated Arts Program, this is were you’ll find the information you need. For more information about the program, please take a look at out “About the IAP” page.
If you have any questions about the application or audition process, please contact:
Arlene Thomas, Arts Registrar: Phone 519-743-8265 x5591; Email arlene_thomas@wrdsb.ca
Steve Hooper, Head of Guidance: Phone 519-743-8265 x5525; Email steve_hooper@wrdsb.ca
Important Dates
November 22, 2018 6:30 P.M. – Grade 8 Information Night
January 18, 2019 4:00 P.M.- IAP Applications are due
January 22 – 26, 2018- The Arts Registrar will email and phone you with your individual audition date and times
January 30, 31, February 2, 2019 – Auditions
February 5, 2019 – The Arts Registrar will email you with your results
February 8, 2019- If you are accepted to the IAP, you must tell the Arts Registrar if you are going to accept your place by this date
IAP Application Instructions:
This is what you need to submit to complete your IAP Application. Some grade 8 guidance teachers are planning to collect report cards and application fees and deliver them to Eastwood for students. Check with your guidance teacher to see if they are planning to do this.
| Grade 8 Students | Homeschooled Students | Highschool Students |
| Compete the online application form | Complete the online application form | Complete the online application form |
| Submit a copy of your grade 8 progress report or most recent report card (email copy to arlene_thomas@wrdsb.ca or mail or drop off at Eastwood Collegiate) |
Submit the $45.00 application fee in CASH or through SCHOOL-DAY. Instructions for paying through school-day (The application fee is non-refundable after the January 18, 2019 application deadline.) |
Submit a copy of your most recent report card (mid-term or full-whichever is most recent) (email copy to arlene_thomas@wrdsb.ca or mail or drop off at Eastwood Collegiate) |
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Submit the $45.00 application fee in CASH or through SCHOOL-DAY Instructions for paying through school-day (The application fee is non-refundable after the January 18, 2019 application deadline.) |
Ask a private teacher, coach, instructor, or community leader who is NOT related to you to fill out the Confidential Character Reference for you online |
Submit the $45.00 application fee in CASH or through SCHOOL-DAY Instructions for paying through school-day (The application fee is non-refundable after the January 18, 2019 application deadline.) |
| Ask a GRADE 8 teacher at your current school to fill out the Confidential Character Reference for you online | Ask a CURRENT teacher at your school to fill out the Confidential Character Reference for you online | |
| Submit a copy of your credit counselling summary |
Links to IAP Application Forms and other useful tips
| IAP Application Form 2019-2020 | Confidential Character Reference Form for Teachers |
Instructions for paying through school-day
Printable pamphlet with application check list, important dates, and audition information (PDF)
Mailing or dropping off items at Eastwood Collegiate:
- Address: Eastwood Collegiate, 760 Weber St. E. Kitchener, ON. N2H 1H6 please note that we do not advise sending cash through the mail. Cash should be drop off at Eastwood Collegiate in person. Also keep in mind that the Canada Post strike may affect delivery time.
- Main Office Hours: 7:30 A.M. -3:30 P.M.
- Items dropped off at the main office should be marked clearly with the applicant’s name and “Attn: Arts Registrar”
Audition Instructions
High school Students applying for the IAP, please make sure to follow the additional instructions listed on each form.
Dance Audition Instructions 2019-2020 (PDF)
Drama Audition Instructions 2019-2020 (PDF)
Music – Instrumental Audition Instructions 2019-2020 (PDF)
Music – Strings Audition Instructions 2019-2020 (PDF)
Music – Vocal Audition Instructions 2019-2020 (PDF)
Production Technology Audition Instructions 2019-2020 (PDF)
Visual Arts Audition Instructions 2019-2020 (PDF)
Supplementary Materials:
Visual Arts Portfolio Description Forms (PDF)
Sheet Music for vocal auditions:
| Grade 8 Music Theatre | Grade 8 Folk Songs | Grade 8 Songs for Changing Voices | Grade 10 English Arts Songs | Grade 11 Italian Arias |
| Chim Chim Cheree | To the Sky | A Red, Red Rose – Bar 1-28 | Here Amid the Shady Woods | Alma Del Core in E Major |
| Favourite Things | Simple Gifts | Greenland Fishery – Bar 1-24 | By the Sea | Caro Mio Ben in C Major |
| Maybe | The Water is Wide | Where E’er You Walk | Caro Mio Ben in Eb Major |
Accompaniments for Vocal Auditions:
| Grade 8 Music Theatre | Grade 8 Folk Songs | Grade 8 Songs for Changing Voices |
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| Grade 10 English Art Songs | Grade 11 Italian Arias | |
Scales and Pronunciation for Vocal Auditions:
Sheet Music For Instrumental and Strings Auditions
| Flute | Oboe | Bassoon | Clarinet/Bass Clarinet | Alto/Bari Saxophone | Tenor Saxophone | Trumpet | French Horn | Trombone | Euphonium |
| Tuba | Xylophone/Marimba | Snare Drums | Violin | Viola | Cello | Classical Bass |