Photograph of Baltimore School for the Arts TWIGS students performing ballet

TWIGS Audition Application

Each department has grade level requirements for participation in the program. Below are the grade level requirements for students entering school in Fall 2022. The TWIGS Program is for Baltimore City residents only.

Grade Level Requirements

Acting: Grades 5-8

Dance: Grades 2-8

Film & Visual Storytelling: Grades 7-8

Instrumental Music (Cello, Harp, Piano, Viola, Violin): Grades 2-8

Instrumental Music: (Baritone, Bass, Bassoon, Clarinet, Euphonium, Flute, French Horn, Guitar, Oboe, Percussion, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba): Grades 5-8

Stage Design & Production: Grades 5-8

Visual Arts: Grades 4-8

Vocal Music: Grades 6-8

Returning Twigs Student

Are You Currently Enrolled In TWIGS?

Select your current department

Department Information

Children may audition in one or two departments. They may not audition in more than two. Please use the drop down list below to select the department your child is auditioning for.

Film & Visual Storytelling 8th Grade only Audition Prep Requirement
Follow this link to download the required writing assignment that must be completed and brought to audition.

For instrumental music, please specify the instrument below. NOTE: Only 3 instruments available for Grades 2-4 (Piano, Violin, and Harp). All instruments available as a choice for grades 5-8:

Click here to request an audition in a second department

Please select the second department below.

Film & Visual Storytelling 8th Grade only Audition Prep Requirement
Follow this link to download the required writing assignment that must be completed and brought to audition.

For instrumental music, please specify the instrument below. NOTE: Only 3 instruments available for Grades 2-4 (Piano, Violin, and Harp). All instruments available as a choice for grades 5-8:

Student Information

Child's Last Name
Child's Last Name
Child's First Name
Child's First Name
Child's Street Address (No PO Boxes allowed, and child MUST be a Baltimore City resident)
Child's Address
Child's ZIP Code
Child's ZIP Code
Child's Date of Birth

Student Demographic Info

Child's Gender

Child's Race/Ethnicity

What Grade Will Your Child Be In September 2022

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Full Name (First & Last) Full Name

Parent/Guardian E-mail Address Email

Parent/Guardian Cell Phone Phone

School Information

Does your child attend a Baltimore City Public School?

Baltimore City Public School

Baltimore City Pupil ID for student (if known)
Pupil ID

Non-City School Information

The name of your child's school:
School Name
What type of school is this?

Note: ***All fields are required except Pupil ID.***