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Talent Hunt

Provides exposure, encouragement and financial assistance to talented young people participating in the performing arts. Winners are awarded recognition and may be given college scholarships.

April 18, 2026

Westside High School

12PM - 4PM


PARTICIPATION

A. Participation in the Talent Hunt is open for the following forms of performing and visual art:

  1. Music: Vocal and instrumental; classical, semi-classical (i.e. Broadway Musical production, Movie score,), gospel and jazz. A printed copy of the music (score) is required for the judges to analyze. No top 40 musical performances are allowed unless they meet the criteria listed for semi classical.

  2. Dance: ballet, modern dance, and tap.

  3. Dramatic Interpretation: Poetry, spoken word, oration, monologue, etc. (Printed script must be provided for each judge). Rap performances are allowed as long as the lyrics are CLEAN.

  4. Visual Art Sculpture, photography, drawing and painting. (3 to 5 pieces for judging)



B. Basic Rules for Participation in the Local, State, District, and International Talent Hunt Programs:

  1. Contestant must be a high school student who has not advanced beyond a senior at the time of the local Talent Hunt competition.

  2. Contestants who are homeschooled must present verification from their school district that they are enrolled as a high school student.

  3. All presentations including instrumental numbers must be memorized, dignified, and in good taste. Presentations which are not memorized cannot be considered for prizes.

  4. Track music may be used for accompaniment if there is a lead instrumental or background vocals included on the track.

  5. The Talent Hunt is a competition at the local, state, and district levels.

  6. At the international level, the Talent Hunt is a demonstration only! There is no adjudication at this level. All guidelines at the district level will apply for the international demonstration.

  7. The presentation performed or presented at the local level shall be the same as performed at the state, district, and international levels.

  8. The chapter is responsible for all expenses incurred with taking its contestant to the state Talent Hunt.

  9. Where there is a state competition, the state is responsible for all expenses incurred with taking its contestant to the District Talent Hunt.

  10. The District is responsible for expenses incurred with taking the district winner to the International Talent Hunt Demonstration during the Grand Conclave or the International Leadership Conference.


If you have any questions, please contact the Talen Hunt Chairmen at:

Bro. Termarcus Mixon - (904) 790-3864

Bro. Stephen Johnson - (904) 955-2829

Please submit applications to pmntalenthunt@gmail.com.


Submissions are Due by April 4, 2026 - 12PM






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