How do I Join the CAPA Family?

Admission to the Creative and Performing Arts Academy at Auburn High School is through audition only.

Students entering grades 8th through 12th in the 2024-2025 school year can audition for the CAPA program housed only at Auburn High School. Audition location varies between West Middle School and Auburn High School.

Auditions for the 2025-2026 school year are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to attend the Fall Audition Dates, as seats are prioritized during this time. Make-up and waitlist auditions are available but may offer fewer opportunities for seat placement.

Fall Audition Dates

  • Saturday, November 2, 2024 at West Middle School, 1900 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103   

    • Begins at 9:00AM (arrive for check-in by 8:45AM)

  • Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Auburn High School,  5110 Auburn Street, Rockford, IL 61101

    • Begins at 4:00PM (arrive for check-in by 3:45PM)

Winter Audition Date: Make-Up Auditions for waitlisted seats

  • Saturday, January 25, 2025 at West Middle School, 1900 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103   

    • Begins at 9:00AM (arrive for check-in by 8:45AM)


Summer Audition Date (Waitlist Audition*)

  • Monday, June 9, 2025 at West Middle School, 1900 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103   

    • Begins at 1:00PM (arrive for check-in by 12:45PM)

      *Pending seat availability. Make up and Waitlist auditions are specifically for the waitlist, allowing students to get onto the waitlist rather than offering a seat into the program.  

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Have Questions?

Beth Wood 
CAPA Coordinator at Auburn
Email Beth Wood 

Tiffany Vang 
Special Programs Coordinator
Email Tiffany Vang 

Register For Capa High School Audition
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Accommodations
Students with accommodations documented on an IEP or 504 Plan will need to contact Beth Woods (CAPA Coordinator at Auburn High School) to discuss your student's specific accommodation needs. The IEP/504 Plan ​will be reviewed and audition options will be discussed. The Special Education and Psychology Departments may be consulted to develop the best plan for the student.​ The need for accommodations should be indicated on the online registration form.

Student Residency
In accordance with Board Policy 7.55

  • If you are a current resident, in order to be eligible to audition for this special program, students must:

    • Be enrolled as a resident student in one of the Rockford Public Schools OR

    • Reside within the RPS 205 boundaries

  • If you are a non-resident: 

    • Any student who resides MORE than 25 miles from the District's outer boundaries AND who is considered relocating his/her residence to the District may apply for admission to this program.

  • Any non-enrolled student admitted to this program will be required to submit proof of residency BEFORE enrolling.