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Information Nights for Arts Mackenzie

Arts Mackenzie is hosting its annual Arts Information Night on November 5, 2020. This evening will feature student performances and art exhibitions from the Arts Mackenzie program. Prospective students will have a chance to meet current students and faculty, and find out more information about the application process. Grade 7, 8 and 9 students interested in the Arts Mackenzie program are encouraged to attend with their parents/guardians.

Arts Mackenzie is hosting its annual Arts Information Night on November 5, 2020 at 7 p.m.. This evening will feature student performances and art exhibitions from the Arts Mackenzie program. Prospective students will have a chance to meet current students and faculty, and find out more information about the application process. Grade 7, 8 and 9 students interested in the Arts Mackenzie program are encouraged to attend with their parents/guardians.

Families are asked to register and submit questions to be answered during the presentation by November 2, 2020.

Registration and Question Form

The presentation will be streamed through a link provided to your e-mail address and on our website, www.artsmackenzie.com. When it is near the date of the information session, we will send all families who registered for the presentation the link. The link will also be posted on this website.

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Registration Form for Arts Mackenzie

The York Region District School Board’s specialized arts program is designed for students passionate about the arts. The Arts Mackenzie program gives students opportunities to develop strong artistic skills in a safe, inclusive environment. Students who enjoy kinesthetic learning opportunities will benefit from the Arts Mackenzie experience. While working towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma, students are required to take a minimum of eight arts credits in their chosen discipline.

Grade 8 and grade 9 students may apply to study one of the following Arts Mackenzie disciplines: dance, music (strings, instrumental, vocal), theatre or visual arts.

Each year students accepted into the program will study in their focus area for two of their eight courses. In addition to the year-long enriched arts curriculum, students work with guest artists, attend field trips, engage in cross-curricular activities and participate in practice, rehearsals and studio work outside of class time. Arts Mackenzie has a strong emphasis on transferable skills that encourage students to become independent, successful high achievers in any field.

Arts Mackenzie offers a pre-professional program that builds a foundation of success for all post-secondary pathways.

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Why Apply to Arts Mackenzie

What Makes Arts Mackenzie Unique

Application and Selection Process

Acceptance into Arts Mackenzie is based on a completed application and successful completion of the selection process. All application documents, including references, can be found on our Application Page.

Application forms for September 2021 are due by Tuesday, December 1, 2020. The application will open on November 9, 2020. Grade 8 and 9 students who live within the York Region District School Board Central Arts Boundaries are invited to apply to our program.

Students must submit a completed application, complete with both an academic reference and artistic reference to be guaranteed a spot in the January selection process. There is a $25 fee to apply to Arts Mackenzie.

Arts Mackenzie Selection Process

The selection process for Arts Mackenzie will be conducted in January 2021. Students will be contacted directly about the selection process after the applications close on December 1, 2020.

Details and information about the selection process will be posted on this website.

For more information please contact arts.alexandermackenzie@yrdsb.ca or for specific questions on the various disciplines please contact the Department Head directly:

Music Department