History of Talent Hunt
The Talent Hunt program of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is one of several national programs designed to identify and support the youth of our nation and the world. The original idea was created by the 9th Grand Basileus, Brother J. Austin Atkins of Winston Salem, North Carolina, and Brother Dewey Duckett of Rock Hill, South Carolina. While the idea was conceived in 1945, the first District Talent Hunt program was held in the Sixth District in Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 19, 1946. The need for such a program was born out of the unequal opportunity afforded to some American youth to develop and give full expression to their talents.
The Tau Pi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is pleased to announce it’s High School Omega Talent Hunt Contest for 2026.
Since its inception, the Talent Hunt Program established by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has been instrumental in supporting youth worldwide in showcasing their artistic talents and giving them a platform to nurture these talents through an objective, unbiased competition both locally and regionally. The Talent Hunt program is one of several national, mandated programs that our great fraternity facilitates in supporting our youth.
Basic Rules for Omega Talent Hunt:
- Contestant must be a high school student grades 9-12.
- Attend a selected high school below or “Home School” verification from a school represented below.
- Contestants who are “Home Schooled” must present verification from the school district enrolled in.
- All presentations must be presented in a professional manner and must be dignified and in good taste.
- Track music may be used for accompaniment only, NO lead instrumental or background vocals included
- The Talent Hunt is a competition on the Chapter Level.
- The Omega Talent Hunt is a Demonstration only! There is no adjudication at this level.
Participation in the Talent Hunt is open for the following forms of trained art:
- Visual Arts (Artistic Creation): Sculpture, photography, drawing, and painting. (1 to 3 pieces for judging)
- Dramatic Interpretation/Spoken Word (Speech): Poetry, oration, monologue, etc. (Printed script should be provided for each judge to analyze) Writings must be memorized (Vulgar or offensive language is prohibited.)
- Dance (Interpretive Movement: *Music/ Instrumental Optional): ballet, modern dance, and tap.
- Instrumental/ Piano Solo/ Solo Vocal (Music): Vocal and instrumental; rap, classical, semi-classical, gospel, and jazz. Music must be memorized (Vulgar or offensive language is prohibited.)
UPCOMING TALENT HUNT EVENTS
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