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Fall 2024 Open House
Fall Open House for Prospective Students
Thursday, October 10 | 5:30-7:30pm
Milwaukee High School of the Arts 2300 W Highland Ave.
A unique high school opportunity in MPS.
Ranked #1 Arts High School in Wisconsin by Niche.
Every student at Milwaukee High School of the Arts auditions for one of our 5 art areas to study during their time in high school. The programs are designed to immerse students in their Art Area through planned courses of study for 4 years. Students also take academic classes like Math, English, Social Studies, Science and Health and Gym to prepare them for graduation.
Open House Agenda
- 5:30 – Explore the school. Listen to student performers. Ask questions about the academic programs, talk to support staff and take a tour!
- 6 pm and 7pm – Principal’s Greeting in the Auditorium
- 6:30- First Audition Workshop
- 7:00 – Second Audition Workshop
Learn more about the programs offered at MHSA:
Dance | Literary Arts | Music – Vocal, Band, Jazz, Orchestra, Piano | Theatre | Visual Art & Design
Visit our Audition Guide for more information about the Audition Requirements.
What is an audition?
An audition is an opportunity for you to show your skills to our staff members. You will perform, submit a portfolio, and/or complete an in-person skills test at your audition. Auditions are not scary! They are a chance for you to meet your future teachers and for them to meet you. They will ask you questions about your experience and interest in your chosen art area to get to know you. After the audition, they will place you in the correct level for your skills.
An audition also lets you experience what taking classes in your art area will be like.
Why do we audition?
Students audition at MHSA because our school is different from other schools in Milwaukee. MHSA supports young student artists to become the best version of themselves by receiving high quality, immersive art education in their chosen area. The audition is your introduction to the level of instruction you will receive in your Art Area classes. It is important for students to understand what being a student at MHSA will be like so you are prepared to make the important decision if MHSA is the best high school for you.
How do I prepare for my audition?
Visit the Art Area pages to learn more about the programs and audition. Please read the Audition Guide for the requirements for your audition.
Practice the audition requirements so that you are prepared for your audition. Practice for your parents or other family members. Do you have a friend who is also coming to MHSA? Ask each other the interview questions or practice drawing or read each other’s written pieces. Preparing with a friend can make you both feel more confident.
Transportation
Yellow school bus transportation is available for families that live within 7miles of MHSA. *Map is an approximation. Please check the distance of your home to MHSA (2300 W Highland Ave) on a map app.