Comments on: High School Hustle: And so, the search begins–with a movie http://insideschools.org/blog/2008/09/19/high-school-hustle-and-so-the-search-beginswith-a-movie/ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:34:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Insideschools http://insideschools.org/blog/2008/09/19/high-school-hustle-and-so-the-search-beginswith-a-movie/#comment-2021 Insideschools Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:54:49 +0000 http://insideschools.org/blog/2008/09/19/high-school-hustle-and-so-the-search-beginswith-a-movie/#comment-2021 Although there will be no showcase this year, LaGuardia reps at the fair told us that there will be Q&A sessions about the audition process for each studio. Check the dates for LaGuardia Q&A sessions here: http://insideschools.org/index12.php?o=v&sid=789 For other school open houses and tours check here: http://insideschools.org/index12.php?o=s Although there will be no showcase this year, LaGuardia reps at the fair told us that there will be Q&A sessions about the audition process for each studio.

Check the dates for LaGuardia Q&A sessions here:
http://insideschools.org/index12.php?o=v&sid=789

For other school open houses and tours check here:
http://insideschools.org/index12.php?o=s

]]> By: Helen http://insideschools.org/blog/2008/09/19/high-school-hustle-and-so-the-search-beginswith-a-movie/#comment-2019 Helen Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:22:42 +0000 http://insideschools.org/blog/2008/09/19/high-school-hustle-and-so-the-search-beginswith-a-movie/#comment-2019 Ellen, thanks for this information, and glad to hear your son is so happy at school - but it seems the school has changed its mind this year; repeated calls to LaGuardia confirm that they will not offer public Showcases/Open House evenings to interested families, but will extend visit-the-school invitations to accepted students. So there is no opportunity this year for families to visit the school before their children audition/apply. Ellen, thanks for this information, and glad to hear your son is so happy at school - but it seems the school has changed its mind this year; repeated calls to LaGuardia confirm that they will not offer public Showcases/Open House evenings to interested families, but will extend visit-the-school invitations to accepted students. So there is no opportunity this year for families to visit the school before their children audition/apply.

]]> By: Ellen http://insideschools.org/blog/2008/09/19/high-school-hustle-and-so-the-search-beginswith-a-movie/#comment-2017 Ellen Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:03:19 +0000 http://insideschools.org/blog/2008/09/19/high-school-hustle-and-so-the-search-beginswith-a-movie/#comment-2017 Contrary to the comment that LaGuardia does not offer public tours prior to admission, in mid October of each year, LaGuardia offers two evening "Showcases and Open Houses." At these events, students from all of LaGuardia's studios perform or otherwise show off their work. There is also a great film shown about what student life is like, and what the classes are like. You can see it on LaGuardia's website, too (; click on "The Magic of LaGuardia"). We attended the Showcases for two years in a row (when my son was in 7th and 8th grade), and we were blown away by the performances, as well as impressed by the info on the school's strong academics. And the facilities are wonderful. The principal and assistant principals give presentations on their respective areas, and also take questions afterwards. As I recall, you can also see the school facilities, such as science labs, art rooms, dance studios, music rooms, etc. Note to interested families: check the LaGuardia website for the date and time of the Showcases, and then get there early. The seats in the auditorium -- which is huge -- still fill up early, with late comers standing at the rear. To avoid this, try to arrive about 30 or more minutes early. I would note that school performances, by the Jazz Band, various orchestras, chamber groups, drama students, symphonic bands, dancers, choruses, the annual Musical, and art shows, are all open the public, and the dates of these are on the LaGuardia website. These are inexpensive and wonderful ways to see and hear what makes the school so special. It's probably NYC's biggest bargain, too. Enjoy! By the way, my child was also accepted by Brooklyn Tech and Beacon. He chose LaGuardia, and could not be happier. He's a sophomore in the instrumental music program, and is in AP Music Theory, as well as a class for composers. In terms of academics, he's had some phenomenal teachers, and generally enjoys his classes. And the school environment is very warm. I do hope you'll visit for a Showcase! Contrary to the comment that LaGuardia does not offer public tours prior to admission, in mid October of each year, LaGuardia offers two evening “Showcases and Open Houses.” At these events, students from all of LaGuardia’s studios perform or otherwise show off their work. There is also a great film shown about what student life is like, and what the classes are like. You can see it on LaGuardia’s website, too (; click on “The Magic of LaGuardia”). We attended the Showcases for two years in a row (when my son was in 7th and 8th grade), and we were blown away by the performances, as well as impressed by the info on the school’s strong academics. And the facilities are wonderful. The principal and assistant principals give presentations on their respective areas, and also take questions afterwards. As I recall, you can also see the school facilities, such as science labs, art rooms, dance studios, music rooms, etc. Note to interested families: check the LaGuardia website for the date and time of the Showcases, and then get there early. The seats in the auditorium — which is huge — still fill up early, with late comers standing at the rear. To avoid this, try to arrive about 30 or more minutes early. I would note that school performances, by the Jazz Band, various orchestras, chamber groups, drama students, symphonic bands, dancers, choruses, the annual Musical, and art shows, are all open the public, and the dates of these are on the LaGuardia website. These are inexpensive and wonderful ways to see and hear what makes the school so special. It’s probably NYC’s biggest bargain, too. Enjoy!

By the way, my child was also accepted by Brooklyn Tech and Beacon. He chose LaGuardia, and could not be happier. He’s a sophomore in the instrumental music program, and is in AP Music Theory, as well as a class for composers. In terms of academics, he’s had some phenomenal teachers, and generally enjoys his classes. And the school environment is very warm. I do hope you’ll visit for a Showcase!

]]> By: wendy http://insideschools.org/blog/2008/09/19/high-school-hustle-and-so-the-search-beginswith-a-movie/#comment-2016 wendy Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:38:52 +0000 http://insideschools.org/blog/2008/09/19/high-school-hustle-and-so-the-search-beginswith-a-movie/#comment-2016 Hi, I am a graduate of Performing Arts and was suppose to be in "Fame" the summer I turned 16 (I was out of state for the call back.) The kids that were in the movie (all the extras and one lead character) were actually from PA the year we all were about 16 or 17. Many of the kids, myself included, did not pursue a career in the field but became lawyers, social workers, a few behind the scene people,etc. Only one person in my class (drama) actually pursued acting and is quite successful now. I found having both academics and my major (drama)gave me a well rounded education. Hi, I am a graduate of Performing Arts and was suppose to be in “Fame” the summer I turned 16 (I was out of state for the call back.) The kids that were in the movie (all the extras and one lead character) were actually from PA the year we all were about 16 or 17. Many of the kids, myself included, did not pursue a career in the field but became lawyers, social workers, a few behind the scene people,etc. Only one person in my class (drama) actually pursued acting and is quite successful now. I found having both academics and my major (drama)gave me a well rounded education.

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