The
Gamma Iota Chapter in conjunction with the Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi
Phi Fraternity Inc is hosting its annual TALENT HUNT in Sumter for area high
school musicians. All Instrumentalist,
Vocalist, Pianist are encouraged to participate in the annual competition for a
chance to win a CASH PRIZE and opportunity to represent the Gamma Iota and
Epsilon Lambda Chapters of Omega Psi Phi at its Sixth District Annual Meeting
in Spartanburg, SC April 24-27, 2014. Our local winners will compete against
musicians from both South Carolina and North Carolina Omega Psi Phi Chapters. Hotel stay in Spartanburg for the parents of
the winning student will be paid. All music must be CLASSICAL or CLASSICAL
BROADWAY.
There
is NO cost to participate. All entries are free of charge.
1. Contestant must be a high school
student within the Sumter, Lee, Clarendon region.
2. Classical or semi-classical
music will be rendered in vocal or instrumental competition. Some selections
from Classical Broadway Musicals are acceptable
3. For the district level, all
music is to be memorized. If the contestant does not memorize his/her
presentation, 5 points will be deducted from their total score.
4. Each performance is limited to 6
minutes. Exceeding this time limit will result in a deduction of 5 points.
5. Three copies of the music is
required for the Talent Hunt judges.
6. The performance is formal. Local
level-semi formal. (concert attire)
7. Proper stage presence, stage
decorum, bowing, posture, and expressions are encouraged.
8. The contestant must not have
attained professional status; published musical scores or recordings that have
been commercially distributed which would serve as a means of supporting
his/her livelihood.
For
more information or to register, please contact Brian Moss, brian.moss@sumterschools.net, 803-469-6200 phone,
803-469-7662 fax