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Welcome All Benson
State Annual Singing Convention Participants!
The Board of
Directors is delighted you will participate in the 91st
State Annual Singing Convention beginning on Friday, June
24, 2011, through Sunday June 26, 2011. We are excited about
some changes in our format that can only enhance this year’s
event.
This year’s
convention promises to bring diverse groups to the sing that are
excited to share God’s word and praise His name. We have worked
diligently to ensure that everyone enjoys the sing and deliver a
program that is second to none.
Attention groups!
Great news from the 91st State Annual Singing
Convention in Benson, North Carolina! Groups attending the
Convention this year will have an additional incentive when
entering the contest and talent search. The Grand Champion
Winner will receive a recording package from The Farm
Recording Studio in Madison, North Carolina. Perhaps your
group needs a new recording? What a wonderful opportunity to
record where the Hoppers do! All singers are encouraged
to get their songs ready. Please remember that our competition
and talent search begins at 2 pm on
Saturday,
June 25,
and Sunday,
June 26,
2011, and your group must be present on both days to be eligible
for the recording package. Check out our website at
www.gospelsingingconvention.org
and pre-register, or email
bensonsing@gospelsingingconvention.org
or
dlhawk@embarqmail.com for
more information. See us on Facebook. You may also call (919)
894-4389.
First, the Sing
will be formatted to include competition on both Saturday and
Sunday with the competition starting at 2 pm each day. Groups
are required to perform different songs on each day. The length
of each song may not be longer than 4 ½ minutes from the time
the music begins. If a song extends longer than the 4 1/2
minutes, a total of 3 points
will be deducted from the group’s overall score.
The use of stacked
or background vocals will result in a 5 point penalty deducted
from the total score. This is to ensure that the only sound
heard is from those offering the song from the stage. All
background music must be in CD format.
We will not have
equipment to play any other format.
The score from both
days will be added together to determine the winners of the
Loving Cups and the total point score from both days will be
used to determine the winner of the Grand Prize and Consolation
Trophy. No awards will be given after Saturday’s competition.
It will be necessary to compete each day to attain enough
points to win any cups or trophies. During the awards
presentation, each group is asked to be present or have a
representative present at the back of the stage.
As a reminder the reversal of the groups in each category from
Saturday to Sunday. Each category will sing in the same order
both days, but the groups within the categories will sing in a
different order each day.
The Board has
listened to many comments and suggestions from past participants
and has implemented these enhancements to continue the great
heritage of the Benson State Annual Singing Convention.
Mark your calendars
and join us in Benson for the 91st State Annual
Singing Convention. For more information call 919-894-4389 or
Fax 919-894-7394 or email
bensonsing@gospelsingingconvention.org
or
dlhawk@embarqmail.com . We invite you to register online on
this website.
Sincerely,
Board of
Directors
State Annual
Singing Convention
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