The goals of this practicum were to provide performing arts experiences for middle school students to: (1) create an atmosphere of appreciation for the performing arts; (2) stimulate the interests of artistically or potentially artistically talented students; (3) provide performance opportunities; and (4) encourage these students to pursue training in the performing arts through an after school program entitled Talent Video. Opportunities were provided for participating students to create song, dance, instrumental, or dramatic performances, to learn to use a video camera, and to film their performances. At the conclusion of this program trained artists selected outstanding student performers to participate in a central arts-related magnet school course. This document reports on the development of the Talent Video program, the results of various program-related surveys, and an evaluation of the Talent Video effort. An analysis of the survey data revealed an intensified interest in performing arts among these students, along with an increased desire to participate in the magnet school program. Positive attitudes of teachers were revealed, and a majority of the school's students indicated a desire for additional performing arts experiences. Twenty-one references, 7 tables, and 18 appendices are included. (JHP)