YES Academy Classes and Auditions

Monthly Classes

Classes are held twice a month and taught by YES Company Director/Choreographer Maggie Sniffen and YES Company Musical Director Jamie Johns.
All classes are held on Wednesdays from 4:00 -7:00 PM.
All classes are held at the Tom Changnon Education Center (TCEC) 1325 H Street, OR the Martin G. Petersen Event Center (Petersen) 720 12th Street, both in downtown Modesto.
Students can expect both music and theater elements in every class as well as performance preparation.
The semester will culminate in an informal invited showcase during the last class session.

Community Performances & Engagement Activities

Students have opportunities to perform and volunteer at various community events throughout the season as a way to give back to their community and showcase their musical theater training.

Student Commitment

In order for the entire group to succeed and grow, it is vital for students to commit fully to the program.
Students are expected to attend every class for the entire duration of the semester.
Students are expected to attend every performance unless previously agreed upon with the Arts Education Programs Manager, Maggie Sniffen.
If students miss more than three classes/performances a semester, they may be dropped from the program.
See sample Spring Calendar for class schedule and possible performance and event dates. Spring Semester begins January 15, 2025.

Class registration & tuition due Friday, January 10, 2025.

Scholarship applications due Monday, December 16, 2025.

Scholarship awards announced by email Wednesday, December 18, 2025.