High School versus Performing Arts High School

CT_Mom
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:28:37 +0000

My older son did not attend a PA high school, although our local high school had a strong theater program. He is currently a Jr. at BoCo. The high school program changed dramatically for several reasons, so my younger son went to a 1/2 day PA high school his Jr. and Sr. year. He did his academics in the morning and then traveled to the PA high school in the afternoon. It was challenging, but he loved it. The staff at the PA high school were not that well versed as to all the college programs out there, but we had already gone through this once with my older son, so that helped. My younger son is currently a FR at Syracuse. I guess the real question is if attending the PA high school helped. He did other private lessons outside of school, but I do think attending the PA high school gave him more confidence. From my experience, we as parents of course want to figure out the magic formula to help our kids succeed through this grueling process. I truly believe that in the end, the auditioners know what they are looking for and if you have it, you are in. I know that sounds random, but a few kids in my older sons Fr class had never even had a voice lesson!! I am sure that is the exception and not the rule, but it happens. Both boys are very happy and I still can not believe we went through this whole craziness twice!! Best of luck to all. I don’t post often, but I love to cheer from the side lines for everyone!!