2019 TALENT HUNT PROGRAM INFORMATION SHEET
Date/Time: Saturday, March 2, 2019, 4:00 p.m.
Place: Charles H. Flowers Senior High School, Springdale, Maryland
AWARDS
▪ All participants will receive a certificate
▪ First, Second and Third place winners in each category will receive a trophy and a CASH prize!
From among the top winners (1st place) in each category, one contestant (overall winner) will be selected to represent the Gamma Pi Chapter at the 71st Second District Talent Hunt Demonstration in Dover, Delaware on April 27, 2019. The overall winner/contestant will compete against Talent Hunt winners from Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. The Gamma Pi Chapter will cover all reasonable expenses for the one overall winner to compete at the District level.
JUDGES
Judges will be persons who have demonstrated expertise in their judging areas.
CONTESTANT ELIGIBILITY/REQUIREMENTS
Ω All contestants must be in grades 9 -12 and a resident of Prince George’s County. You do not need to attend Prince George’s County High School.
Ω All visual arts contestants must submit at least three pieces for adjudication, and no more than five pieces.
Ω All contestants can only enter one category
Ω All contestants, including visual artists, must dress appropriately: Females – dress/gown and Males – dark suits with shirt and tie. NO JEANS OR SNEAKERS! Contestants in the dance or dramatic interpretation categories may dress according to their presentation.
Ω All contestants will receive a certificate. All contestants MUST get their certificate(s) on the date of the event before leaving.
Ω Only contestants whose names appear on the program will be permitted to perform.
AUDITIONS AND APPLICATION DEADLINE
Auditions are on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Charles H. Flowers Senior High School. The application deadline for all participants is Saturday, February 16, 2019. Please do not send any applications to the Chapter Post Box address, if you have any problems with the application contact Dr. Leroy Barton, Jr. ASAP. Contestants must provide a CD or an accompanist for their performances. Art contestants are not required to attend the auditions. However, art contestants must bring their artwork to the Charles H. Flowers Senior High School by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the Talent Hunt program on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
GUIDELINES
This competition is limited to solo performances. All vocal and instrumental music, and dramatic readings must be memorized and can be no longer than six (6) minutes, and instrumental music has six (6) minutes. Contestants must provide a CD or an accompanist for their performances. Selected contestants should arrive at the Charles H. Flowers Senior High School no later than 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Contact Information: Dr. Leroy Barton, Jr., talenthuntgp@yahoo.com or (202) 460-4639