Talent Competition General Information

The talent competition will be held on Friday morning. It will begin promptly at 8:00

Prizes

A Trophy will be awarded for the winner of each of the music related categories, with each individual participant receiving a ribbon. For example: the winning Ensemble will receive 1 trophy, but all participants will receive a ribbon. Second and third place in each category will also be awarded a ribbon. 

The winner of the Preaching and Bible Memory categories will receive a new bible, signed by the conference speakers

General Rules

Eligibility: any registered delegate who is not being considered as a youth leader, or youth worker.

Attire: Attire should be modest and appropriate. Men should wear long pants and a collared shirt. For preaching contestants are encouraged (however not required) to wear a suit and tie. Ladies must wear a not shorter than knee length skirt or dress and modest blouse.

Selections: For all vocal competitions the selection must be a Gospel song., appropriate for a church service.

For solo and group instrumental competition a Gospel song, as would be played as a special in a church service is encouraged and preferred; however, a classical selection is also acceptable.

Attendance:  Once the competition has begun, the Administrator for each category will call the name/group that is next. If that person/group is not present the administrator will move on to the next participant. If your name has been called at 3 separate times with no answer, you will be assumed as withdrawn from competition. 

Categories

Vocal: Solo, Group, Quartet, Ensemble (Ens. & Quartet may  be combined based on the number of entries)

Instrumental : Solo, Group (may be combined based on the number of entries)

Preaching : Jr High category & Sr High category

Bible Memory