What do I need to do as a first year candidate prior the start of classes on June 19?
Here is a listing of things you need to do. You will find extensive details in the 3-Year CHECKLIST with links to everything required over your 3 years in the ABC program.
- REGISTER with ABC at the ABC website (by March recommended).
- APPLY for admission to Central Washington University's Graduate School (starting now).
- READ the FAQs and the ABC Catalog-Handbook for answers (starting now).
- GET STARTED on the required Pre-Video Project (Absolute due date is June 1).
- Project must be uploaded to the Project Google Form by midnight.
- See page 11 in the ABC Catalog-Handbook.
- Project requires a video of your band's performance plus an mp3 audio and photos
(upload)
- Project must include demonstration of proper English writing skills on self-evaluation of Pre-Video project. Upload the professionally formatted PDF (500-750 words) to the Project Google Form.
- PLAN to be in Ashland on June 18 (included in your motel cost).
- USE Ultimate Pursuit to prepare for the two entrance exams on June 19.
- 1st year ABC Check-in starts at 8:00 a.m. at Ashland Middle School, Media Center.
- Band-related entrance exam from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Ashland Middle School room #73/74.
- Music Theory entrance exam from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Ashland Middle School room #73/74.
- ATTEND the first year candidate meeting at the ABC Center, 748 Siskiyou Blvd. at 7 p.m. on June 19.
- JOIN us for the start of clinics and rehearsals at 8:00 a.m. in the Ashland Middle School 7/8 Commons (Lecture Hall).
Admission Questions? Read this FAQ for detailed information.