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If your promoting learner is interested in performing or giving a speech during their ceremony, read the information below and then fill out the Performer Audition Form. All interested learners will need to include a video of their performance or speech as their audition.
Audition deadline is April 11th.
Promotion Speeches
Promotion Speeches
Any promoting 8th grader who is participating in the ceremony is welcome to submit an audition video by April 11 to be considered as a potential speaker for our promotion ceremony.
Video Audition Submission Requirements:
1-2 minutes long
Include the ideas or main points you are thinking about presenting in your speech
Include why you would like to be selected
Email all video submissions to christine.gurney@ileadexploration.org by April 11, 2025
Speakers who are selected will be notified by April 21, 2025
Final speeches will be due by May 5, 2025
*NOTE: The final speech will be up to 3 minutes in length
Speakers will meet with an advisor for follow-up practice sessions
Topic suggestions:
What valuable lessons have you learned that will help you in your next steps in high school?
How have your experiences in independent study helped shape you as a lifelong learner or prepared you for High School?
What advice or insights would you like to share with your fellow promoters as they embark into High School next year?
Submit your audition here: Performer Audition Form
Promotion Performances
Promotion Performances
We recognize that we have many talented 8th graders who are gifted musicians, dancers or vocalists and would love to give you a time to showcase your talent during the ceremony. We will not be able to project pre-recorded videos with the audience so only ceremony participants will be considered.
Video Audition Submission Requirements:
Submit a video of you singing, dancing or playing the musical piece you would like us to consider having you perform during the ceremony
Email all video submissions to christine.gurney@ileadexploration.org by April 11, 2025
Final performance selections for the promotion ceremony will be shared with applicants by April 21, 2025
Performance sound check is mandatory for all performers. Sound check is required for participation. Details to follow.
Performance sound check will occur the day of the ceremony and selected performers will need to arrive at the following times:
For the 10:00 am ceremony - performers will need to arrive at 8:00 am
For the 1:30 pm ceremony - performers will need to arrive at 11:45 pm
Submit your audition here: Performer Audition Form
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