The Young Americans College of the Performing Arts

The school emerged from the successful performing group The Young Americans, which is closely affiliated and assures practical training and successful entry into the performing arts. The College was formerly known as California Pacific College of the Performing Arts until it was renamed in 2010.

The Young Americans College of the Performing Arts seeks students in the formative stages of their artistic development who, because of their talent and commitment to personal growth, stand to benefit most from the training and experiences offered.

Before a student is considered for admission into the college program, they must first audition and be accepted into The Young Americans.

Auditions are held for high school juniors, seniors, and graduates. Interested students should pre-register to audition by visiting www.yacollege.edu/apply.

High School Completion & GPA: Before an accepted student can begin enrolling, they must demonstrate high school completion with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Students who do not meet the minimum GPA may be admitted on a conditional status.

Student Health: Given the physical demands of The Young Americans prior to admission, all students are required to submit a report from a licensed physician attesting to their physical ability to withstand prolonged and rigorous physical activity.

The YACPA is located in Corona, California. Corona is located east of Orange County. The city offers a small-town feeling with easy access to the big city. It is conveniently located less than 30 miles from the ocean and surrounded by mountains. You can go from skiing on the mountains to riding the waves on the beach in less than 2 hours.

The Young Americans College of the Performing Arts' student body is very diverse. Students come from all over the US as well as other countries. Each student brings to the program a unique life story and skill set that gives all students access to a wealth of knowledge and experience. This is the foundation of YACPAs' desire for strong peer-to-peer learning. This foundation creates a vibrant community where students learn to embrace their collective diversity.

The Associate of Arts in Performance Degree is a two-year program of study that emphasizes artistic growth coupled with the development of leadership, cultural literacy, and a commitment to continued personal growth. The program is musically oriented and develops a foundation of contemporary performance skills in the genres of voice, acting, and dance. The overall program provides students with technical proficiency, live performance experiences, and core academic classes foundational to becoming well-rounded artists and individuals.

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Demonstrate technical proficiency in the discipline.
• Demonstrate artistic integrity and authenticity.
• Develop confidence and professionalism while building a working repertoire.
• Demonstrate an ability to apply concepts learned in one discipline to other disciplines.
• Demonstrate an ability to think critically and analytically.
• Demonstrate clarity in written, verbal, and nonverbal communication.
• Demonstrate an ability to approach situations with an understanding of cultural diversity and equality.
• Demonstrate proficiency in music theory.

• Alumni of The Young Americans.

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