1. Q -- Do I have to participate in the Fine Arts Festival to apply for Praisong? A -- No, beginning in 2004, students will not be required to participate in the Fine Arts Festival. However, we feel that the Fine Arts program is one of the best ways to sharpen your talent. The Fine Arts Festive is sponsored each spring by the Oklahoma District Youth Department of the Assemblies of God.
2. Q -- Do I have to be a certain age to be in Praisong? A -- Students may participate the summer after their 10th, 11th, and 12th grade years in high school. Age is not a consideration.
3. Q -- Can a person be in Praisong more than one year? A-- Yes, however the most a student can participate is three years.
4. Q -- Can I include more than one talent area on my audition tape? A -- Yes, the presentation of multiple talents may allow the selection committee to consider you in several areas. However the audition tape may not be more than ten (10) minuets in total length. Within that ten minutes, at least three minutes must be devoted to answering the required interview questions. [Example: Four minutes spent answering the questions and six minute audition of talent would be acceptable. But two minutes answering the questions and eight minute talent audition would not be acceptable.] So if you want to include more than one talent area, you must use your time wisely in reflecting those talents.
5. Q -- Can I be in Praisong if I don't play an instrument, sing, or act? A -- Yes, but Praisong is a performance group. Past teams have included mime and human video. (One young lady who wrote poetry ministered by doing an interpretative reading of her poetry with background music.) If God has given you insight in how to use your talent in a performance manner, please prepare a video of your performance idea and discuss with the Directors at the Fine Arts Festival.
6. Q -- If, you have been in Praisong previously, do you have to re-apply? A -- Yes, each year you must apply and have a recommendation from your youth pastor. If you want to be considered for a different area than previous participation, you must also submit an audition tape. You do not need to answer the interview questions, but your talent audition should not be longer than seven (7) minutes. Remember, selection is not automatic!
7. Q -- Must I have all the money in January? A -- No, only $50.00 is due at the time of the application. The check to made out to Praisong. These funds will be refunded if you are not selected. There is a second payment of $250 due on February 18th. The balance of $1,200 is due by May 1st. There are no refunds after June 1st
Still have questions? Please, feel free to contact us.