Here at ICON we welcome all students that are passionate about the arts. We are here to realize the potential along with the experience you bring to ICON. It is never too late to participate in what you love, regardless of your experience. With exception to dance majors, whether you have had one month or thirteen years of experience with your art, we encourage you to audition!
Videos will be submitted with the Admissions Application.
Once we have received and reviewed your application, a Zoom interview will be scheduled with the appropriate department chairs.
*Note: During the Zoom interview, you may be asked to do a live demonstration of a movement phrase.
We encourage all students interested in dance to audition at one of our in-person audition events.
Once registered, students will be given more specific audition times. See our audition tour sites, dates and times. If in-person audition is not possible, we will accept a virtual submission in all major areas.
You must be prepared to send in a video of the requirements and attend a Zoom interview* after we receive your materials and application.
Videos will be submitted with the Admissions Application.
Once we have received and reviewed your application, a Zoom interview will be scheduled with the appropriate department chairs.
*Note: During the Zoom interview, you may be asked to do a cold read.
We encourage all students interested in theatre arts to audition at one of our in-person audition events.
Prepare two contrasting one-minute long monologues from plays (classical and contemporary).
Following your monologues, you will be asked to do a cold read and possibly perform a short improvisation.
Prepare two contrasting one-minute long monologues.
Following your monologues, you will be asked to do a cold read and possibly perform a short improvisation.
Perform two prepared and memorized 16- to 32-bar cuts of contrasting musical theatre repertoire (maximum 3 minutes) that showcase your vocal range and ability to tell a story through song.
Live piano accompanist provided by ICON (bring two copies of audition sheet music) or you can upload a recorded accompaniment prior to your audition.
You will be asked to sight-read and vocalize, possibly with other singers.
You will attend a dance class as part of the audition.
You will complete a short interview with the panel.
Once registered, students will be given more specific audition times. See our audition tour sites, dates and times. If in-person audition is not possible, we will accept a virtual submission in all major areas.
You must be prepared to send in video of the requirements and attend a Zoom interview* after we receive your materials and application.
*Note: During the Zoom interview, you may be asked to do a cold read.
Videos will be submitted with the Admissions Application.
Once we have received and reviewed your application, a Zoom interview will be scheduled with the appropriate department chairs.
*Note: During the Zoom interview, you may be asked to perform sight reading.
We encourage all students interested in music (except composition) to audition at one of our in-person audition events.
Perform a prepared and memorized solo (maximum 3 minutes) with live piano accompaniment (bring two copies of audition sheet music) or you can upload a recorded accompaniment prior to your audition.
Accompanist will be provided by ICON.
You will be asked to sight read and vocalize, possibly with other singers.
Perform a prepared solo that best demonstrates your musical skill level and experience (maximum of 3 minutes).
Perform two prepared pieces of contrasting styles (each two minutes in length maximum).
Non-pianists: Demonstrate drum styles (for example: medium swing, fast swing, funk, latin.).
Non-pianists: You must bring your own instrument or drum pad.
You will be asked to sight read and perform scales if applicable.
You will complete a short interview with the panel.
Perform an original song (vocal, piano, guitar, etc.).
You will be asked to sight read and perform scales if applicable.
You will complete a short interview with the panel.
Once registered, students will be given more specific audition times. See our audition tour sites, dates and times. If in-person audition is not possible, we will accept a virtual submission in all major areas.
Once we receive your application and submission materials, we will schedule a Zoom interview* with our panel.
*Note: During the Zoom interview, you may be asked to perform sight reading.
We encourage all students interested in design and production/visual arts to audition by submitting images/files of their portfolio of work.
You will submit images/files of your current portfolio of work. Submit 10 pieces that include at least one of each of the following:
A self portrait in one or a combination of these 2-D media: drawing, painting, printmaking, collage.
A drawing, painting, or sculpture (model) of an imagined room.
A drawing from observation using graphite, or pen of a still life that you arrange and light.
All visual art media are accepted. Consider submitting completed projects from any art classes you have taken, and/or pages from your sketchbook.
Once we receive your portfolio and application, we will schedule a Zoom interview* with our panel.
| Iowa City, IA | |
|---|---|
| Jan 14th 2023 8AM-5PM CST | |
| The James Theater 🔗 | |
| Sign Up To Audition | |
| St. Louis, MO | |
|---|---|
| Jan 21st 2023 9AM-6PM CST | |
| Center of Creative Arts (COCA) 🔗 | |
| Sign Up To Audition | |
| Date | City | Location | Time | Sign Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14th 2023 | Iowa City, IA | The James Theater | 8:00AM - 5:00PM CST | SIGN UP TO AUDITION |
| Jan 21st 2023 | St. Louis, MO | Center of Creative Arts (COCA) | 9:00AM - 6:00PM CST | SIGN UP TO AUDITION |
| Jan 28th 2023 | Chicago, IL | Visceral Dance Center | 1:00PM - 6:00PM CST | SIGN UP TO AUDITION |
| Jan 29th 2023 | Austin, TX | The Vortex | 10:00AM - 4:00PM CST | SIGN UP TO AUDITION |
| Feb 4th 2023 | Winston-Salem, NC | University of North Carolina School of Arts (UNCSA) | 3:00PM - 9:00PM EST | SIGN UP TO AUDITION |
| Feb 10th 2023 | Des Moines, IA | Iowa Ballet Academy | 8:00AM - 4:00PM CST | SIGN UP TO AUDITION |
| Feb 12th 2023 | Omaha, NE | Mary Lorraine's Dance Center | 11:00AM - 7:00PM CST | SIGN UP TO AUDITION |
| Feb 18th 2023 | Denver, CO | Denver Arts and Venues | Noon - 5:00PM CST | SIGN UP TO AUDITION |
| Mar 11th 2023 | New York, NY | Gibney Center | 10:00AM - 6:00PM EST | SIGN UP TO AUDITION |
| Apr 1st 2023 | Virtual Audition | Online Zoom Interview |
8:00AM - 4:00PM CST
(by appointment) |
SIGN UP TO AUDITION |
| Apr 1st 2023 | Virtual Audition | Online Zoom Interview |
8:00AM - 4:00PM CST
(by appointment) |
SIGN UP TO AUDITION |
| Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|
| Jan 28th 2023 1PM-6PM CST | |
| Visceral Dance Center 🔗 | |
| Sign Up To Audition | |
| Austin, TX | |
|---|---|
| Jan 29th 2023 Time TBD | |
| Dance by Carly | |
| Sign Up To Audition | |
| Winston-Salem, NC | |
|---|---|
| Feb 4th 2023 3PM-9PM EST | |
| UNCSA 🔗 | |
| Sign Up To Audition | |
| Des Moines, IA | |
|---|---|
| Feb 10th 2023 8AM-4PM CST | |
| Iowa Ballet Academy | |
| Sign Up To Audition | |
| Omaha, NE | |
|---|---|
| Feb 12th 2023 11AM-7PM CST | |
| Mary Lorraine's Dance Center 🔗 | |
| Sign Up To Audition | |
| Denver, CO | |
|---|---|
| Feb 18th 2023 Noon-5PM CST | |
| Denver Arts and Venues | |
| Sign Up To Audition | |
| New York, NY | |
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| March 11th 2023 10AM-6PM EST | |
| Gibney Center 🔗 | |
| Sign Up To Audition | |
Fine arts high school and gap year conservatory with boarding and commuter programs located in downtown Iowa City, Iowa.
FINE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL AND GAP YEAR CONSERVATORY WITH BOARDING AND COMMUTER PROGRAMS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN IOWA CITY, IOWA.
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