The 2021 Featured Performer Application is now available to SCHOLASTIC Performers only until December 23rd!
We’re refreshing the FFCC Featured Performer Program for the 2021 season, and looking for performers who really want to be involved in not only promoting their own team, but sharing the experiences of the performers and teams in our circuit as a whole. We’re looking for new voices who want to contribute to their marching arts community!
What we’re looking for in a Featured Performer:
- Someone who loves the marching arts and the FFCC!
- Someone who wants to share their own experiences, but also those of their teammates, and those of performers from other teams in the FFCC
- Someone who is willing to make videos, participate in and help capture interviews, contribute to articles, etc.- an active participant in promoting the teams of the FFCC
- Someone willing to dedicate at least an hour a week to content creation and engagement throughout the season
Who is eligible?
- Current performers from active teams in good standing with the FFCC for the 2021 season
- Scholastic performers (those in teams from middle or high schools). We will have other opportunities for independent performers.
- Performers who have not previously participated in the Featured Performer Program.
- Featured Performer Alumni can register here if they would like to remain involved this season: https://forms.gle/h4RqmRESwwsTqrgf9
- Director & Parent/Guardian approval is required by anyone selected to participate.
- We will be taking a smaller number of performers this season, so please be sure to include all of the components below!
How to Apply
- VIDEO:
- Make a short video (under a minute) introducing yourself and telling us what you love about the marching arts and being part of the FFCC. Upload it to YouTube or a similar platform. Make sure it is unlisted or public so we can access it. Share your link in the appropriate question in the application form.
- SHORT PERSONAL ESSAY:
- Write a short personal essay that includes the following, and upload it as a Word Document or PDF in the application:
- A bio- write a paragraph or two about yourself, including your performance experience, other school activities, and any other information you’d like to share (family, hobbies, future goals, etc.) This should be edited and ready for publication on the FFCC Website or social media.
- Answer the following questions:
- Why do you want to be a Featured Performer?
- What skills, hobbies, or interests do you have that you can apply here?
- What would you like to contribute as a Featured Performer?
- Write a short personal essay that includes the following, and upload it as a Word Document or PDF in the application:
- PHOTO:
- Have a headshot or performance photo that is clear and suitable for publication on our website or social media to upload with your application.
- APPLICATION:
- Complete the Application no later than 11:59pm on Wednesday, December 23rd
- Application available here: https://forms.gle/8262oTM4JSmfZ29d6