Colgan High School
Center for Fine and Performing Arts
Center for Fine and Performing Arts
The Center for the Fine and Performing Arts (CFPA) program encourages and develops creativity, self-expression, academic achievement, and critical thinking in young artists. Upon graduation, students will master learning that broadens the artist and promote respect for cultural diversity. As a result of the training received in the CFPA program, students will have the skills necessary to be successful in a college/university arts program and to become active consumers, strong advocates, and valued participants in the larger arts community.
Students may audition to participate in one of nine concentrations: Band, Creative Writing, Dance, Music Technology, Orchestra, Piano, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Vocal Studies. Visiting artists, professional master classes, and concert and gallery visits enhance the Arts curriculum. In grades 9 and 10, CFPA students will be grouped together in English class to support an interdisciplinary approach. The Colgan High School faculty seeks to maintain a nurturing environment that supports experimentation and self-assessment. To this end, we encourage both individual and group activities that sustain the contribution of the arts to the human spirit. The goals of the CFPA Program are to provide opportunities for arts-integrated learning, encourage critical thinking through complex problem-solving, promote a supportive atmosphere conducive to artistic expression, provide cultural enrichment activities, prepare students for entry into college or university arts programs and careers, offer quality curriculum and instruction which promotes the development of the complete student, and encourage partnerships with local artists and arts organizations
Application Information
Specialty program applications for students interested in the CFPA program will be accepted from early November 2026-early December 2026. Exact dates of the application window will be posted soon.
Visit the Specialty Programs Application Process website to learn more about the application process.
Who can apply?
Applications for this program are open for all PWCS rising 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.
Additional Information
Applicants for the Center for Fine and Performing Arts must participate in an in-person audition or portfolio review.
Program Information
Transfer Program
Students participating in this program will transfer to the program location for all courses and activities.
Express bus transportation is available to accepted students living outside the program location boundaries through Specialty Program Transportation.