Tips for Overall Success
Please Note: We recommend having each student read over this sheet before registering for their events.
1. Select Your Event
There are many events from which to choose. Choose events that will increase skills you would like to develop for Christian service. Please note that all events (vocal and written) must be in the English language.
2. Plan and Schedule
After selecting your event(s), meet with your teacher/sponsor to plan your practice schedule. Work to make your entry the best it can be.
3. Seek Advice
After choosing your event(s), seek advice and counsel from parents and other Godly adults who may have some training or expertise in your entry area. Ask for help to assist you in making your competition successful.
4. Practice, Practice, Practice
The key to a successful performance and success in the competition is practice. Before the actual convention, it is helpful if you perform before groups such as in an evening church service or at your school. Practice performances help to remove nerves that are sometimes experienced by an unprepared performer.
5. Pray
Remember, as you perform, you are doing it for the Lord. Pray that your performance will bring glory to His name and that you may learn something that can be used by the Lord in the future. Because of your performance, lives may be transformed and committed for service to the Lord Jesus Christ.
6. Do Your Best
With concentrated effort, YOU CAN EXCEL!
7. Have Confidence
Believe you can do well in competition (“I can do ALL things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”) Size or age is not the important thing. Are you prepared? Have you done your best? Some of the best performances come from the smallest schools (and the smallest people)! You can be among the top-five place winners. Give it your best shot!