All youth ages 5-18 who perform traditional mountain music, dance, or storytelling are invited to participate in this year's Mountain Youth Talent Contests.
The Contests are held in
three different counties in Western North Carolina. The purpose is to
discover, develop, and encourage talent in youth in traditional
Appalachian music and heritage and to provide an opportunity for young
people to perform on stage before an audience. Performances are judged
and ribbons and cash prizes are awarded.
Franklin Area Folk Festival at Old Cowee
School, Franklin NC– Saturday, August 20,
2:30pm
Entry Deadline:
August 12
Entry Information:
The entry is an on-line form. Please go to this link specific to the
Franklin Contest at the Jackson County 4-H Blog:
Please see the Guidelines,
Qualifications and Rules for more information on the
type of talent to present and what the judges look for. As
a reminder, no recorded backup music is allowed. Please sing acapella or
find someone to play an acoustic instrument with you.
Contest Guidelines:
If you would like a
paper entry form please contact Kerri Rayburn, administrative
assistant, at 828-586-4009 or
kerri_rayburn@ncsu.edu.
She can also help with other entry questions. You can also contact Heather Gordon, 4-H
Agent & Talent Contest Coordinator, at 828-586-4009 with additional
questions.
Blog: http://jackson4-h.blogspot.com/
Facebook: Heritage Alive Mountain Youth Talent Contest
of WNC
Extension/4-H Program and Catch the Spirit of Appalachia.
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