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Talent Hunt is an internationally mandated program of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The first Talent Hunt was held on April 19, 1946, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The necessity for Talent Hunt was born out of the reality that there were limited opportunities afforded to some populations in the country for youth to give full expression to their artistic and creative abilities.

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Talent Hunt provides exposure, encouragement, and financial assistance to talented high school students in grades 9 through 12. Students compete for scholarships and the opportunity to showcase their talent to a distinguished group of judges. Local and District Talent Hunt programs are competitive. The International Program is a demonstration of first-place winners from around the world.

Basic Participation

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Participation in the Talent Hunt is open for the following areas of performing and visual art:

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  • Music:  Vocal and instrumental; classical, contemporary (i.e., broadway, gospel, jazz, movie score, Top 40).  A printed copy of the music (score) is required for the judges to analyze. 

  • Dance: hip hop, ballet, modern dance, jazz, and tap.

  • Dramatic Interpretation:  rap, poetry, oration, monologue, etc.  (Printed script must be provided for each judge).

  • Visual Art: sculpture, photography, drawing and painting. (3 to 5 pieces for judging).

  • The contestant must be a high school student who has not advanced beyond a senior at the time of the Local Talent Hunt competition. 

  • Contestants who are “Home Schooled” must present verification from their school district that they are enrolled as a high school student.

  • All presentations, including instrumental numbers, must be memorized and must be dignified and in good taste. Presentations that are not memorized cannot be considered for 1st place.

  • Track music may be used for accompaniment if there is no lead instrumental or background vocals included on the track.

  • The TALENT HUNT IS A COMPETITION AT THE LOCAL AND DISTRICT LEVELS.

  • At the International level, the Talent Hunt is a demonstration only! There is no adjudication at the International level.

  • The presentation performed or presented at the Chapter level shall be the same as performed at the District, and International level. 

  • The Chapter is responsible for all expenses incurred in taking its contestant to the  District Talent Hunt.

     

    REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND LINKS

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PARENTAL RELEASE AND CONSENT FORM

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CONTESTANT APPLICATION

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    Please email completed forms to arquetect1911@gmail.com. Applications are due no later than **MARCH 28, 2025

 

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