TCTC 2024 Competitions
Presented by Johnson University
General Competition Information:
- All entrants must be middle or high school students registered for TCTC 2024.
- Entries should reflect the 2024 Theme: Enough.
- Students may only submit one entry per category.
- Original works by entrants will be given greater consideration.
- Winners in some categories may be eligible for scholarship through Johnson University
- All entries must be submitted by filling out this online form.
- Videos will submit a link to their video in the online form. (YouTube, vimeo, etc)
- Competition results will be posted on TCTC social media sites by November 18, 2023 via social media.
- Awards will be acknowledged at the convention during the pre-show portion of one of the sessions.
- All entries must be received by November 3, 2023. Please do not ask for extensions. Late entries will not be accepted.
Preaching
Rules Specific to Category:
Rules Specific to Category:
- Open to High School students only.
- Be creative but concise. Speeches are to be 10-15 minutes. Failure to meet time limit will affect scoring.
- Presentations must be taped before a live audience of at least 7 people (we suggest your congregation or youth group).
- Entries should be unedited videos of the presentation. Editing will be penalized.
Music (Solo/Duet)
Rules Specific to Category:
Rules Specific to Category:
- Vocalists may use live or recorded accompaniment.
- Please include a copy of lyrics, including songwriter credits.
- Original Songs are favored.
- Mixing and technical enhancements are strongly discouraged, and detract from fair evaluation of vocalists.
Music (Group)
Rules Specific to Category:
Rules Specific to Category:
- Music must be performed and recorded live for the competition.
- Mixing and technical enhancements (beyond normal FX/pedals) are discouraged, and detract from fair evaluation of bands.
- Please include lyrics & songwriter credits (original or otherwise).
Video
Rules Specific to Category:
Rules Specific to Category:
- 5-minute limit, not counting credits.
- Keep it PG or cleaner (allowing for serious subject manner but keeping language and action "clean").
- Reflect the convention theme.
- Avoid use of any copyrighted or trademarked material, including music.
- Shoot in a minimum of 720p HD in horizontal mode.
Creative Arts
Official Entry Information
An official entry form, entry fee and video of entry (email a link to the hosted video) if performance-based, must be submitted to be part of the Creative Arts competition. Our purpose in this category is to provide a forum for teens with talents not addressed by the other categories. Possible entries may include writings, artwork, dance, instrumental soloists, vocal groups, spoken word, and a host of other possibilities.
Rules Specific to Category
Official Entry Information
An official entry form, entry fee and video of entry (email a link to the hosted video) if performance-based, must be submitted to be part of the Creative Arts competition. Our purpose in this category is to provide a forum for teens with talents not addressed by the other categories. Possible entries may include writings, artwork, dance, instrumental soloists, vocal groups, spoken word, and a host of other possibilities.
Rules Specific to Category
- Entries should not exceed 7 minutes in length.
- Where applicable, please include in your email any lyrics, text, or other information pertinent to the performance.
- Please note if the work is original.
- If the entry is a physical product (painting, sculpture…), please take a pic and post a link to the pic in your online form submission.
Questions concerning competitions?
Send them to competitions@TCTCinfo.com