Talent Show 

The Northern Lights ABC talent show is an event where participants perform their talent or talents of acting, singing, dancing, acrobatics, drumming, martial arts, playing an instrument, telling jokes, or other activities to showcase their unique talent.  The talent show is open to the entire school and all are encouraged to audition.

When? -- TBA

How do I sign up? -- Parents sign up via email link sent from the school.

When are the Auditions? -- Grades K - 5 will audition during their music class time period within the fourth week of April.  Middle school and 6th grade will audition in the music room.

Rehearsal dates? – There is no dress rehearsal this year so make sure you're ready.  All music must be turned in by the due date. 

Things to Consider

• Please remember to bring a copy of the music to rehearsal. (Digital format via email only)

• All vocal soloists must sing with a backing track without lead vocals or A Cappella (voice only).  Make sure you are not doubling the melodic voice. 

• Acts should be three minutes or less.

• Please let me know if there is anything your act will need prior to audition on sign up sheet.

• If the group is planning on wearing a costume* in the talent show, please make sure costume is act appropriate. .  

*Costumes for the talent show must be school appropriate according to the Northern Lights ABC handbook.

Audition Grading Criteria

Poetry / Skit / Comedy Routine 

• Appropriateness of Material 

• Projection and enunciation of words 

• Level of Interest

• Appearance of students faical expressions/posture              

Dance

• Appropriateness of selection of music and movements 

• Synchronization of movement and beat

• Appearance of student (Facial Expression/posture)

• Variety of movement 

Gymnastics / Baton Twirling 

• Variety of Movements 

• Posture and facial expression

• Difficulty of movements 

• Transition of movements - Fluid motion 

Singing / Musical Instrument 

• Appropriateness of selection of music

• Tone quality / sound production / intonation

• Steady beat / tempo / rhythm 

• Appearance / facial expression / posture / difficulty of selection for instrument