Elementary Songfest

Songfest is a competition in which a club rewrites a song to incorporate the 2024 - 2025 Theme - Radiate. This competition gives clubs the opportunity to showcase creativity and innovation, performing arts and interpretation of the theme. A club may have only one entry.

The stage is not accessible to any school group except during performance time. Therefore, it is not available for rehearsals, walkthroughs, or blocking for talent. The stage is never accessible for photos before or after sessions.

Elementary Betas are eligible to compete in Elementary competitions only. They may not compete with Junior Betas in Junior competitions at the state and national level.

Time Limit: 3 Minutes

Competition Guidelines

• An adult/participant must check-in with the judges’ table 15 minutes prior to the competition starting if the club is not listed on the app. If the participants leave prior to the end of the competition, they may forfeit the opportunity to compete.
• The Songfest entry must incorporate the 2024 - 2025 Theme - Radiate. Interpretation of the theme must be evident throughout the club’s performance.
• The time limit for the performance is 3 minutes. Groups will have a brief grace period to arrange themselves. Timing begins the moment the pitch is given or first note on the accompaniment track.
• Clubs must submit one typed/printed copy of the original lyrics and one typed/printed copy of the rewritten lyrics to the coordinator at the time of the performance. On the rewritten typed/printed lyrics, include the name of school and Club ID #. If a club qualifies to compete at Nationals, then a new typed/printed copy of the orginal lyrics and a new typed/printed copy of the rewritten lyrics must be submitted to the coordinator.
• Props are not permitted.
• Stationary movements will be allowed. This means that the students’ feet must remain in place during the performance. Examples of stationary movement are, but not limited to, clapping, finger snapping, swaying and simple gestures that enhance the lyrics.
• The dress for participants in the performance must be appropriate. No strapless, or low cut tops, no midriffs showing, and inappropriate removal of clothing will result in a deduction of points. Matching shirts, pants, shorts, skirts, ties/bow ties, hairbows/headbands and school uniforms will be allowed.
• Costumes are not permitted. Hats, suspenders, gloves, sunglasses, sequined/lighted bow ties or lighted headbands are NOT permitted during the performance.
• All club members on stage must sing.
• Only microphones provided by the audio visual company hired by National Beta may be used. A maximum of three handheld mics will be permitted.
• No background vocals are allowed on the accompaniment track. This means no words or computerized/synthesized voices on the accompaniment track.
• Risers are not permitted.
• SAFETY - No use or portrayal of ANY weapons.
• SAFETY - The use of fog machines, fire/open flame, hay, balloons, or confetti is not permitted.
• SAFETY - The use of live animals is strictly prohibited from any National Beta competition (Excluding service animals).
• SAFETY - Throwing items from the stage into the audience is not permitted.
• SAFETY - Skateboards, roller skates, rollerblades or hoverboards are NOT permitted.

  Educational Connections

• Performing Arts Standards
• Interpretation and Innovation
• Communication and Collaboration

  How to Enter

• Visit www.betaclub.org/events/conventions and follow directions.

• Register students and then select competitions to enter.

National Eligibility

All Plaques Awarded at State Convention

Judging Criteria