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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]People on here may or may not know it but a student from Wootton (not even in this discussion) went on to Broadway a few years ago and won the Tony Award for playing Michael Jackson in MJ the musical. I don't think it matters all that much who has the better musical theater or instrumental program. The reality is that the successful students (i.e., able to pursue the arts professionally) are coming from many different schools. Many of them participate in programs like YAA, MYPO etc., These are audition only programs that attract some amazing young talent. I've been blown away by some of these young performers. It would be great if MCPS had a true performing arts magnet program that was highly competitive and attracted the most talented performers (i.e., Duke Ellington in DC, LaGuardia High School of Music, Art and Performing Arts in NY-"FAME").[/quote]

To be in MCYO, there is no MYPO, or are you thinking PVYO, and YYA? You have to be in school and take private lessons, so they are only attracting the more comfortable.  There is financial help available once you are accepted, but you won't be accepted without a strong background.  They do make rare exceptions but the expectation is to be in school arts as well.  The difference between the schools is significant in terms of opportunities.  A duke Ellington would be great but I don't think their academics are strong.[/quote]

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