Talent Show

The Gene Brown Elementary Talent Show will be held on Tuesday May 8th at 6:30 p.m.

Auditions are going to be held after school on Monday April 16th, Tuesday April 17th, and Wednesday April 18th.  Students will need to fill out the information sheet and have parents sign the paper before they are assigned and audition day.  

Act we are looking for:

• singing
• dancing
• comedy
• gymnastics
• skits
• playing instruments
• sports routines

Gene Brown Elementary

Talent Show Rules and Guidelines

1.     Talent Show Date:  Tuesday, May 8^th  @ 6:00 p.m.

2.      Any student in any grade may audition for the Talent Show and 15-20 acts will be chosen to perform depending on the amount of talent presented at auditions.

3.      Accepted acts are singing, dancing, playing an instrument, student bands, comedy routines, magic, and sport routines.  Any other type of act must be Okayed by Mrs. Juechter.

4.      Students may only audition one time.

5.      Performances should be 2-4 minutes long. 

6.      The judges will be GBE teachers.  You will be judged on the following:  Originality, stage presence, being prepared, energy, and overall performance. 

7.      The auditions will be after school on Monday April 16^th, Tuesday April 17, and Wednesday April 18^th.  

8.      You must return the “Talent Show Application” signed by your parent before you are assigned an audition date.

9.       There will be NO rescheduling of auditions.  The only exception is if you are not at school because of sickness with an excuse. 

10. If you decide not to audition, PLEASE let Mrs. Juechter know as soon as possible so that you can be taken off the list.  It is very disrespectful to just “NOT SHOW UP” to an audition!!!

11. It is your responsibility to prepare for your audition on your own time.  Mrs. Juechter would be glad to help with acts if time allows.  Please see her for more info.

Song Performance Guidelines:

·        Song choices must be appropriate.

·        If you are singing a song you must have a recording without the lead vocals.  (Karaoke CD)  You may not sing with a recording that has a person singing with you.  You must audition with the accompaniment track or with a live accompanist.  Please have all your materials ready!

·        You may also have someone accompany you on piano, guitar, or another instrument.  The person who is accompanying you can be anyone

·        You must sing the song in the audition that you are planning to perform in the Talent Show.  You cannot audition with one song and then change it for the Talent.

Dance Performance

·        Your song and dance must be APPROPRIATE!  No songs with explicit lyrics and no vulgar dance moves.  You may do a hip-hop routine, but please keep it tasteful.

·        Please have your song approved by Mrs. Juechter before your audition.

·        If you have a question as to whether your dance is appropriate, please schedule a time with Mrs. Juechter to show her the dance before your audition date.

·        Tap, Jazz, Ballet, and Modern dance are welcome!

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Juechter at crystal.juechter@sumnerschools.org.

GBE Talent Show

Audition Application

12. Audition Date:  Monday April 16^th, Tuesday April 17, and Wednesday April 18^th after school 

Talent Show Date:  Tuesday, May 8^th, 6:00 p.m.

Name _____________________________________________________

Grade _____________ Homeroom Teacher ________________________

Parents (Print)_________________________________________________

Phone Number________________________________________________

Type of Talent (sing, dance, poetry, comedy, etc.)___________________________

Song You Are Singing/Dancing To________________________________

Materials you need (CD player, microphone, piano etc.) _____________

_____________________________________________________________

Parents, by signing this form you understand that your child will be auditioning for our school talent show AFTER SCHOOL on their designated day. 

Students should be picked up on the gymnasium side of the building.  Parents may come in and watch your child’s audition and leave directly after or be picked up no later than 5:15 p.m. when all auditions are finished. 

Please pick up on the GYM SIDE of the building.  Where buses pick up.

If your child is chosen to perform for the Talent Show on May 8^th, Mrs. Juechter will send home more details about rehearsals and event details closer that date. 

__________________________________             ________________________

                  Parent Signature                                                    Date