State Talent

2026 State Talent Application Guidelines

DEADLINE: Application with the YouTube link and the uploads are due Monday, February 16, 2026, by 5:00 pm. 

Please see below for the item needed to complete the Talent application

For questions or application assistance, contact Teresa Briscoe at teresa.briscoe@dese.mo.gov.

Download Talent Signature Page
  • Download and gather required signatures.
  • Completed signature form should be scanned and uploaded prior to submission of online application.
  1. IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Your YouTube video link should be public, so I am able to access and view it.  The video must be of the selection that will be performed and the FFA member(s) should be in either Official Dress or the attire they intend to wear when performing.
  2. REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULES:
    NOTE: Students chosen to participate in talent that have a CDE/LDE conflict must let me know prior to the Convention at teresa.briscoe@dese.mo.gov.
    Every effort will be made to coordinate and schedule around conflicts, however there are NO guarantees that it can be worked out.  Schedules will be sent out in March.  Currently, we plan to have a secondary stage for performers on Friday at the Career Show.

    1. REHEARSAL: Wednesday – April 15, 2026,  4:00 pm.  ONLY Wednesday evening performances will be allowed to run through on stage.  (Mizzou Arena Floor)
    2. REHEARSAL: Thursday – April 16, 2026, 8:00 to 11:00 am
      ***Stage Practice will be allowed on a first come first serve basis.
    3. REHEARSAL: Thursday – April 16, 2026, 10:30 am
      ***Mandatory Performers meeting (Mizzou Arena Floor)
2026 State Talent Application

Complete the online application below to apply for the Missouri FFA State Talent.

Application and all uploads due prior to Monday, February 16, 2026, at 5pm.