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Gig Ensemble Descriptions

2010-2011 School Year

Please be sure to enter all information carefully and accurately, as incomplete or incorrect information could prevent us from contacting you to schedule your audition. Applications must be completed online; paper copies will not be accepted.

Once your application is submitted, you will receive an email confirmation that will also remind you of the supporting materials that must be submitted before we can schedule your audition.

Applicant First Name:
Applicant Middle Initial:
Applicant Last Name:
Birth Date: (month/day/year)
Gender:	Male Female
Ethnic Group: (optional)	African American Asian Caucasian Hispanic Native American Other
School Currently Attending:
School City and State:
This School is:	Public, DCPS Public, not in DC Charter Private
Ellington auditions incoming 9th and 10th graders only, except in special circumstances.
Current Grade Level:	8 9
School Year for Which You Are Applying:	2010 - 2011
Arts Major Audition 1:
Most applicants audition for a SINGLE arts area. However, applicants may request an audition for up to 3 majors.
Arts Major Audition 2: (optional)
Arts Major Audition 3: (optional)
If you selected instrumental music for your audition, what instrument will you play?
Does applicant receive special education services/have an IEP?	Yes No
Does applicant currently have a 504 plan? (if unsure, please select "No")	Yes No
Contact Information – please complete all that applies Many admissions notices are sent by email only; please be sure the primary email contact is correct!**
Primary Contact Email Address: (e.g. name@yahoo.com)
Please enter address with appropriate capitalization for mailing, e.g. “3500 Mystreet NE”. If a DC address, please be sure to include the quadrant (NE,NW,SE,SW).
Street Address
Apt.:
City:
State:
5-digit Zip Code:
Ward: (if in D.C.)
Applicant Lives With: (check all that apply)	Mother Father Guardian
Applicant Home Phone:
Parent/Guardian 1 Name: (individual with whom applicant resides)
Parent/Guardian 1 Daytime Phone:
Parent/Guardian 1 Email Address: (if other than primary contact email)
Parent/Guardian 2 Name:
Parent/Guardian 2 Daytime Phone:
Parent/Guardian 2 Email Address: (if other than primary contact email)
Applicant Email Address: (if other than primary contact email)
Duke Ellington School of the Arts is a tuition-free D.C. public high school for verified District residents, while non-residents must pay annual tuition to DCPS. Non-resident tuition for the current school year is $10,373. New residents will be required to verify their residency with the DCPS Student Residency Office prior to registration at Ellington.
I understand the tuition policy.	Yes