my reactions to yesterday's performances (only saw daytime, went to Ada to watch finals):
Teays Valley - wow, another great year is ahead of you! vocally, you did what Teays Valley is known for. choreographically, you gave the best that andy haines has to offer. showwise, overall i didn't like your show as much as i did last year, but last year was about as close to show choir perfection as you can get, so that isn't to say that i hate your show. in fact, i like this year's opener as much, if not more, than your opener from last year; the dark vibe to "Feeling Good" is really surpising and well done.
ETC - i've never seen ETC before, so i was very pleasantly surprised by how quality a group you are. vocally, you deserved to be a halfpoint away from Teays, everything was rock solid. choreographically, while i'm not a big fan of Mike Weaver choreography, it was very clean. and showwise, while i would've liked a little more energy from the opener and closer, the novelty was a-mazing (as i'm sure you guessed by the reaction of the crowd). not many ohio groups do novelty numbers, but you pulled it off with style to spare...i might even compare it to a Franklin Central number.
Olentangy - you should be very proud of yourselves. i would never have guessed that your group has only been in existence for two years by watching the way you perform, only the program gave it away! great job on having an interesting show and maybe becoming my favorite smaller choir (Lehman Catholic better watch out).
I know this was made a long time ago, but I remember our coreographer coming in and telling us about this comment and it made a world of difference in everyone's attitude about our show, so thanks!!
Well this may be a late entry I guess but better late than never. I was really impressed with so many groups. Everyone thought certain groups would sweep, but I was actually glad to see so many groups win so many different awards. It showed us all that the hard work we have been putting in has started to pay off. And man, I wanna give some major props to teays. I have never seen a group with as much class as you guys. You give everyone the respect you want in return. Thanks for just being amazing guys..........From the "Irish Dancer".....peace!
my reactions to yesterday's performances (only saw daytime, went to Ada to watch finals):
Teays Valley - wow, another great year is ahead of you! vocally, you did what Teays Valley is known for. choreographically, you gave the best that andy haines has to offer. showwise, overall i didn't like your show as much as i did last year, but last year was about as close to show choir perfection as you can get, so that isn't to say that i hate your show. in fact, i like this year's opener as much, if not more, than your opener from last year; the dark vibe to "Feeling Good" is really surpising and well done.
ETC - i've never seen ETC before, so i was very pleasantly surprised by how quality a group you are. vocally, you deserved to be a halfpoint away from Teays, everything was rock solid. choreographically, while i'm not a big fan of Mike Weaver choreography, it was very clean. and showwise, while i would've liked a little more energy from the opener and closer, the novelty was a-mazing (as i'm sure you guessed by the reaction of the crowd). not many ohio groups do novelty numbers, but you pulled it off with style to spare...i might even compare it to a Franklin Central number.
Olentangy - you should be very proud of yourselves. i would never have guessed that your group has only been in existence for two years by watching the way you perform, only the program gave it away! great job on having an interesting show and maybe becoming my favorite smaller choir (Lehman Catholic better watch out).
hey i just wanna say im in olentangy's group and im glad you liked our show!! maybe we'll see ya @ some other competitions
- colleen
"Ok so Excelsior was outside saying our group prayer and all the stuff before we went out on stage and ETC's truck was out on the loading deck...well I was walking back to the school and I was talking to a group memeber when BAM!! I hit my head on the trucks mirror..it was SOOO FUNNY!! We all had a good laugh on that one!! ...but my head kinda hurts lol!!!"
So, if the truck has a broken mirror, I will let them know what happened...LOL.
I had a wonderful time yesterday. The competition always runs so smoothly (well, except prelim awards ;)).
Teays, loved the All Shook Up numbers. Love that arrangement of Burnin' Love. Astonishing was fantastic, as well. Way to be different and do songs you can actually sing...no Wicked, lol...although, you probably could sing Wicked well.
Hey
I had an awsome time at this competition i thought that our host rocked Brittney and casey you guyz are awsome and i thought ETC's show was awsome i think i didnt stop laughing the hole second half of there show but ya great way to start the year and thanks Host.
Brian
OMG I can't belive Reach for The Stars is all over!!!
I hate being a senior for this reason!!
But what an awesome comp!!!
I had a blast!! Teays you all are sooooo awesome!!!!! Thanks for being such a great group for me to host for my last Reach for the Stars!!! And you all know that DWAYNE gave you luck!! hahahaha
But anyways...you are were serriously great!! cheering for me during our show and even when they said my name hahaha everyone knew who I hosted when I sang my solo!!!! I can't wait to see all of you again at you comp!! And don't worry Dwayne is comming!!!! lol
Congrads to Lindsey who won the solo comp!! You were truly amazing!!
Was I the only one who wanted to DIE during prelims!?!?!?! OMG the wait was killing me!!! THEN one error after another!!! but we got it right FINALLY!!!
Oh and funny story!!
Ok so Excelsior was outside saying our group prayer and all the stuff before we went out on stage and ETC's truck was out on the loading deck...well I was walking back to the school and I was talking to a group memeber when BAM!! I hit my head on the trucks mirror..it was SOOO FUNNY!! We all had a good laugh on that one!! ...but my head kinda hurts lol!!!
That reason and many many more is why I will NEVER forget thie Reach for the Stars!!!
my reactions to yesterday's performances (only saw daytime, went to Ada to watch finals):
Teays Valley - wow, another great year is ahead of you! vocally, you did what Teays Valley is known for. choreographically, you gave the best that andy haines has to offer. showwise, overall i didn't like your show as much as i did last year, but last year was about as close to show choir perfection as you can get, so that isn't to say that i hate your show. in fact, i like this year's opener as much, if not more, than your opener from last year; the dark vibe to "Feeling Good" is really surpising and well done.
ETC - i've never seen ETC before, so i was very pleasantly surprised by how quality a group you are. vocally, you deserved to be a halfpoint away from Teays, everything was rock solid. choreographically, while i'm not a big fan of Mike Weaver choreography, it was very clean. and showwise, while i would've liked a little more energy from the opener and closer, the novelty was a-mazing (as i'm sure you guessed by the reaction of the crowd). not many ohio groups do novelty numbers, but you pulled it off with style to spare...i might even compare it to a Franklin Central number.
Olentangy - you should be very proud of yourselves. i would never have guessed that your group has only been in existence for two years by watching the way you perform, only the program gave it away! great job on having an interesting show and maybe becoming my favorite smaller choir (Lehman Catholic better watch out).
Hey guys!! This competition was a blast!! What a great way to kick off the new season!! ETC- Your show cracked me up it was hillarious!! You guys are very nice I had the chance to talk to some of you last night and you were so nice thanks for that!!! A great comp overall, a lot of fun!! Congrats to everyone!!!
Class C
Vocals: Vermillion
Choreography: Vermillion
Combo: Vermillion
runner up: licking valley
GC: Vermillion
Class B
Vocals: Teays Valley
Choreography: Teays Valley
Combo: Kettering Girls
runner up: Olentangy
GC: Teays Valley
Class A
Vocals: Kettering
Choreography: ETC
Combo: Grove City
Runner up: Kettering
GC: ETC
Best Crew: Teays
Best overall combo: Grove City
Best Costume: Teays
People's Choice: ETC
Male soloist (in show): Olentangy
Female Soloist (in show): Grove City
a note... Olentangy actually made finals, but they had a fall play to go and perform so they couldn't stay for finals. Also ETC and Teays Valley actually tied for best show concept, but they went back and asked the judges to rank the two groups (just for show concept) and ETC won the tie breaker
Great job to everyone tonight!! Teays i loved you costumes and of course your vocals. Show is definatly different than the normal Teays Valley show.. but it was great. For My ETCers... i was sooo proud of you guys lol. You guys tore it up in the finals, you definatly stepped it up in finals, i was excited for you the whole time u performed. It definatly made me miss performing lol, but great job to everyone 2nite
Sorry I didn't get a sechdule up for yall!!! I didn't even know the sechdule untill yesterday and I didn't even get a sheet. And I have no idea what time my group is supposed to arrive?? (Anyone from Teays help me out!!) I am going to be at school forever tonight setting up our room!!
I am soo excited to see everyones show and to show everyone our show!! We have worked sooo hard this year and can't wait to perform!!!
Central Crossing Reach For The Stars! 2005
