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SDS Fine Arts Showcase & Scholarship Day

This event invites emerging artists in Visual Arts, Theatre, and Band to explore the distinctive culture and commitment of Spartanburg Day School Fine Arts. Through a half-day of audition experiences, class visits, and conversations with faculty and students, participants will gain insight into the artistic and academic life of SDS and the opportunities for merit-based tuition scholarship that recognize creative promise and dedication.

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  • Event Details

    • This event will take place on campus on 1/22/2027
    • All eligible participants must be rising 5th through 10th graders for the 2027-28 school year.
    • A portfolio submission is required for consideration and must be completed prior to participation.
  • Portfolio and Application Submission

    ​​Visual arts 
    Initial Digital submission grades current 5-10
    Upload one of each with title, medium, dimensions, and date of completion:
    • Self-portrait
    • Still life 
    • Subject of choice 
    All images are in the artist’s medium of choice but may not exceed more than 2 in any one medium, e.g., 2 graphite, 1 clay.

    Mediums may include, but are not limited to:
    Graphite, Charcoal, Pastel (Chalk or Oil), Colored Pencil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil, Clay, Metal, Plaster, Photography, Digital, and Collage

    Music
    Initial digital submission 
    Digital Audition Requirements: (MS students 5-7)
    • Scales (2 octaves) C Major, G Major, D Major, A Major
    • Chromatic Scale (2 octaves)
    • Technical piece (chosen by student: At least a Grade 2 level): This should showcase a prospective student's range and articulation.
    Digital Audition Requirements: (US students 8-10)
    • Scales (2 octaves) C Major, G Major, D Major, A Major, F Major, E Flat Major, A Flat Major, B Flat Major, B Major, F Sharp Major, E Major, C Sharp Major.
    • Chromatic Scale (2 octaves)
    • Technical piece (chosen by student: At least a Grade 3 level): This should showcase a prospective student's range and articulation.
    Theatre 
    Initial digital submission grades 5-10
    90-seconds each of two contrasting monologues (total of 3 minutes)
    OR 
    90-second monologue and 90 seconds of a musical theatre song

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Established in 1957, Spartanburg Day School is a nationally accredited independent school for students from 2K to 12th grade.