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2015 NCHE TALENT SHOWCASE
All entries must be postmarked by March 31, 2015
The annual NCHE Talent Showcase will be held Friday, May 22, 2015, at 7:45 PM, at the NCHE annual
conference in the main auditorium (Room A).
Selection will be made by audition. Ensembles as well as individuals are encouraged to audition.
The following are the requirements for participation:
A. In all the solo acts, the participant must be a homeschooled student and a member of NCHE.
B. In all groups of 2 or more, at least 50% of the participants must be homeschooled students and NCHE
members.
There are two options for auditioning:
1. DVD Option: You must submit by mail a 2015 Talent Showcase registration form and a DVD of the
presentation to be performed while wearing the actual clothing that will be worn at the performance
(must be in DVD format and able to be played in any DVD player).
2. YouTube Option: Create a YouTube video of the presentation to be performed while wearing the actual
clothing that will be worn at the performance. Fill out the 2015 Talent Showcase registration PDF, and
copy and paste the link to the YouTube video. Email form to [email protected].
The PDF is in a form that can either be printed and filled out manually or filled out on the computer.
Entries must be no more than 4 minutes long. See registration form for additional instructions on submitting
an audition.
If you have any questions, email the Talent Showcase Coordinator, Alexa Carter at: [email protected]
See page 2 for registration form.
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2015 Registration Form for NCHE Homeschool Talent Showcase
TALENT ENTRY: (List information as it should be listed in the program.)
Print clearly to prevent errors in the final Talent Showcase Program.
Student Name: ___________________________________________________________ Age: ______ Grade: ______
No. of Years Homeschooled ______ Parent(s) Name: ___________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _______________________________ Email: ________________________________________________
Description of talent entry (instrument, type of performance, etc.):
Name of piece: ___________________________________________________ Length (max, 4 minutes): ____________
Composer/Author: _________________________________________________________________________________
Equipment needed:
Equipment performer is bringing:
YouTube audition link (if choosing that option)__________________________________________________________
Please write a short biography, suitable for an introduction, giving information such as the performer’s background,
experience, awards, length of study, and teacher’s name:
Group name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Please list the names of group members below, on back of form or on page 3 (if using YouTube option). Also, list each
person’s position in the group and information suitable for an introduction, including length of time together. :
Group leader’s name: ______________________________________________________________________
Group leader’s phone: ________________________ Email: _______________________________________
Please submit a DVD (by mail) or YouTube video (by email) of the presentation to be performed while wearing the actual clothing
that will be worn at the performance (the DVD format must be able to be played in any DVD player). The submitted DVDs/videos are
for audition purposes only, and applicants will be notified as to whether or not they are selected. The Talent Showcase will be held on
Friday, May 22, 2015, 7:45 PM, at the Thrive! The NCHE Homeschool Conference. Entries must be no longer than 4 minutes. Clearly
label DVD with student's name. All entries must be accompanied by this registration form, postmarked or emailed by March 31, 2015,
to:
Alexa Carter, 2 Little Springs Lane, Durham, NC 27707
Email address for talent showcase coordinator: [email protected]
If selected performers are unable to participate in the Talent Showcase, they must notify Mrs. Carter immediately.
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No substitutions allowed. Audition DVDs cannot be returned.
Please use this area to provide additional information for the NCHE Homeschool Talent Showcase:
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