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 Show Choir Community    Events    2014 Season    FAME Show Choir National Finals 2014
Event Info

April 26th, 2014
Venue Info
Arie Crown Theater
2301 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: (312) 791-6000
Event Details
Number of Attending Choirs:
13 Mixed Groups
5 Treble Groups
Event Hosts:
FAME Events
Event Judges:
Pete Eklund (Mixed - Vocals)
Earl Hurrey (Womens - Instrumentals)
Linda McEachran Southard (Mixed - Visuals)
Jonathan McKenzie (Mixed - Vocals)
Dan Scoville (Mixed - Instrumentals)
Eric Van Cleave (Mixed - Overall)
Jarad Voss (Mixed - Visuals)
Tickets
$40 Women's Division (Friday)

$60 Mixed Division (Saturday)

$75 Both Days
Map
FAME Show Choir National Finals 2014





Awards
 Predictions
 Photos
 Event Site
 Live Stream
Mixed Division
Groups    

Swingsations
Mt. Zion High School
 Grand Champion
Best Choreography
Best Crew
Best Female Stage Presence (Shanna Jae See)
Best Rhythm Section
Most Original Selection ("Awkward Pause")

Riverside Company
Hastings High School
 First Runner Up
Best Vocals
Best Female Sound
Best Instrumentalist (Michael Notch)

Great Expectations
Twinsburg High School
 Second Runner Up
Best Costumes
Best Diction
Best Male Stage Presence (Sean Purdy)

First Edition
Findlay High School
 3rd Runner Up
Best Male Sound

Masquerade
Brea Olinda High School
 4th Runner Up
Best Female Soloist

Resonance
Lincoln Southwest High School
 5th Runner Up
Best Band
Best Horn Section
Best Instrumentalist (Taylor H.)

Rhythm of the Knight
Uniondale High School
 6th Runner Up
Best Male Soloist

Central Singers, Inc.
Davenport Central High School
 7th Runner Up

Spotlighters
Craig High School
 8th Runner Up

Evolution
American Leadership Academy
 9th Runner Up
Best Show Design

Soundsations
Petal High School
 10th Runner Up
FAME Award

Class Royale
Homestead High School

Splash
Etobicoke School of the Arts

Treble Division
Groups    

Spellbound
Brea Olinda High School
 First Place
Best Vocals
Best Choreography
Best Show Design
Best Crew
Best Female Soloist
Best Female Stage Presence

Innovations
Petal High School
 Second Place
Best Costumes

Elite
Homestead High School
 Third Place
Best Band

Glo
Etobicoke School of the Arts
 4th Place

Synergy
Tupelo High School
 5th Place
FAME Award
Best Instrumentalist

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singing_sequin • on Apr 22, 2014, 5:01 PM
Post #69
 
Is there a fee this year for the online feed? I remember paying $20 last year...
Yes. There will be a $20 fee for the FAME Show Choir National Finals LIVE FEED. That $20 includes both days though (the entire competition).



wcpoet • on Apr 22, 2014, 3:23 PM
Post #68
 
Yes! There is a live feed of both Friday & Saturday. www.showchoirs.org
Is there a fee this year for the online feed? I remember paying $20 last year...



Fame • on Apr 22, 2014, 1:38 PM
Post #67
+3
Yes! There is a live feed of both Friday & Saturday. www.showchoirs.org

S

simmons123 • on Apr 22, 2014, 1:09 PM
Post #66
+1
Does anyone know if there is a live feed for the single gender competition on Friday night?



AGCT11 • on Apr 22, 2014, 8:41 AM (Edited)
Post #65
+7
Twinsburg show is absolutely amazing with clean cut cookie cutter choreography(there guys spin is absolutely amazing/they all spin very well!) there show is different and cool to watch! I competed with them at Fame NY and they were all great people! Good luck to them at Chicago! and Good luck to everyone else competing!



yankee96 • on Apr 22, 2014, 12:40 AM (Edited)
Post #64
+5
Prediction:

GC: Hastings "Riverside Company" (Best Vocals, Best Band)
1RU: Twinsburg "Great Expectations" (Best Choreography)
2RU: Findlay "First Edition"
3RU: Mt. Zion "Swingsations"
4RU: Lincoln Southwest "Resonance"
5RU: Petal "Soundsations"
6RU: American Leadership Academy "Evolution"
7RU: Brea Olinda "Masquerade"
8RU: Uniondale "Rhythm of the Night"
9RU: Etobicoke "Splash"
10RU: Craig "Spotlighters"
11RU: Davenport Central "Central Singers Inc."
12RU: Homestead "Class Royale"

Hastings has been consistently impressive all year. Their ballad is chilling. Their closer is energetic and tons of fun. The flow of the show is spectacular. I see no reason why they can't come out on top this weekend. Twinsburg's show choir program has been progressively ripping out newer, more exciting and energetic, and overall more enjoyable shows to watch, and this year is better than ever. I've heard about some new additions being made to their ballad and to their closer, so hopefully that can edge them into that second spot. G.E. also never ceases to amaze me with their quick, sharp, and eye-popping dance breaks, hence my vote for the BC caption. Findlay's show starts out wonderfully for me and keeps the audience entertained throughout, so I expect no less than a stellar performance from them. (Fun Fact: First Edition's 2012 men's piece "Sadie Hawkins Dance" is my all-time favorite men's number.) I didn't get the opportunity to see Mount Zion live while in Chicago, but I heard delightful things about their show, and I hope to see their streak of successful showings at FAME National competitions continue.

For me, the next several spots can be interchangeable from Lincoln Southwest to Uniondale. Lincoln Southwest seems to be improving exponentially, and I hope to see them impress many audience members with a classy and fun show. It has to be one of my favorite shows that I've seen this year, especially the opener and ballad. Petal is a mystery to me, and I saw that someone mentioned them earlier and to watch out for them, so I sort of guessed where they could wind up. ALA's show was interesting and unique, but it seemed to drag for me. Although they have a truly interesting concept with a nice song selection and set, it was slow and didn't grasp my attention the whole time. (Then again, I was eating some Reese's Peanut Butter Cups at the same time, so that could be part of the problem.) "Evolution" seems to be ten times better than when I saw them last at FAME Branson in 2012, and I wish them the best of luck. Brea Olinda is another question mark for me, and I honestly have not watched any of their shows, well besides "Spellbound" 2012. Uniondale is yet another choir that could end up anywhere. They danced amazingly well last year, but their vocals were lacking. However, if they've improved on vocals and kept up the energetic choreography, they could do well in Chicago. After watching a YouTube video of Etobicoke's FAME Chicago performance, there seemed to be something missing from the show. I have no idea what it is, but the entire show seemed mediocre to me. Then again, as stated again and again, YouTube never gives any choir any justice whatsoever.

So...This was my thought process and how I think FAME Nationals could play out. If the stream is inexpensive or free, I'll try my best to watch the feed. The Arie Crown Theater is truly a wonderful venue to watch and perform in. FAME provides a wonderful experience every year for all groups and I hope that all performers and audience members can cherish the wonderful opportunity it is to watch and perform on that beautiful stage. Good Luck to everyone!

D

drumcorpsnut42 • on Apr 21, 2014, 10:41 PM
Post #63
+2
Prediction:

GC: Hastings "Riverside Company" BV BB BC
1RU: Findlay "First Edition"
2RU: Twinsburg "Great Expectations"
3RU: Brea Olinda "Masquerade"
4RU: Mt. Zion "Swingsations"
5RU: Lincoln Southwest "Resonance"

Go Nebraska!

So far I like this Prediction the best, but I'm not saying that this will be mine.

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214griffin • on Apr 21, 2014, 9:35 PM
Post #62
 
YAYYYY Go KC!!!!!!



Fame • on Apr 21, 2014, 7:35 PM
Post #61
+6
Congratulations to the 2014 ASPIRE AWARD nominees. Award will presented live on stage during the Show Choir National Championship Series FINALS on Saturday April 26th, 2014 at the Arie Crown Theatre. All nominees receive complimentary admission to the FINALS, reserved VIP seating in the theatre, and a VIP lounge with food and beverage throughout the day. Watch the Show Choir National Finals and the ASPIRE AWRDS LIVE! at www.showchoirs.org

BEST ARRANGER:
Anita Cracuer
Dan Scoville
Eric VanCleave

BEST COSTUMER:
Dance Sophisticates
Gail McInnis
Jen Oundjian

BEST NEW CHOREOGRAPHER:
Ben Eklund
Ellie Jordan
Heath Gemar

BEST NEW DIRECTOR:
Adam Miller
Kassy Krause
Luke Warren

BEST REGIONAL COMPETITION:
“Crystal Classic” – Fairfield OH
“Great River” – Davenport IA
“Choral Classic” – Wheaton Warrenville IL

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Mike Weaver

MOST PROMISING NEW PROGRAM:
Atchison “Adrenaline” – Atchison, KS Sam Dollins, director
Glenwood “Titan Fever” – Chatham, IL Jeff & Mary Gemar, directors
Wheaton North “Flight” – Wheaton, IL Kassy Krause, director

SPIRIT OF SERVICE:
Adam Peters

VISUAL VANGUARD:
April James
Dwight Jordan
Kevin Chase
Mike Weaver
Stephen Todd

VOCAL VANGUARD:
Brenden Jennings
Debora Utley
Lin Warren
Mark Myers
Matt Huth



salohcin714 • on Apr 21, 2014, 11:25 AM (Edited)
Post #60
+1
Predictions:

GC: Twinsburg
1RU: Hastings
2RU: Findlay
3RU: Mt. Zion
4RU: Petal
5RU: LSW/ALA



Jeff. • on Apr 21, 2014, 1:08 AM (Edited)
Post #59
+2
Is there a live feed for this? This was the first year that I've seen a live feed (and a free one at that) for qualifiers.
There will be a live feed available at http://showchoirs.org. It was mentioned on tonight's episode of Show Choir Live by Chad Alexander although I didn't catch if it was for free or for a fee. So someone else will have to confirm that. Chad also shared that the wonderful hosts of SCL, Alex Hall and Adam Peters, will be helping out with the feed and interviewing folks in between performances. So that sounds awesome. If it's anything like the SoCal live feed, then it will really add an extra element for folks viewing the feed.

Also thanks to Alex, Adam, and Chad's conversation tonight. Really great insight as we lead up to the National Finals.



savaun96 • on Apr 21, 2014, 12:05 AM (Edited)
Post #58
 
A lot of people are counting ALA out of the top 6! Their show is pretty solid; I really like the Monsters Inc. theme. Should be a fun event!

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214griffin • on Apr 20, 2014, 11:55 PM
Post #57
+1
I don't have a full prediction... But I bet Petal will place! They have been SO good this year plus I know a lot of the group so I guess my bias is incredible... But I believe in you Petal!!!!

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William Bivens • on Apr 19, 2014, 2:17 PM (Edited)
Post #56
 




ATSCkid • on Apr 18, 2014, 4:16 PM
Post #55
 
Prediction:

GC: Hastings "Riverside Company" BV BB BC
1RU: Findlay "First Edition"
2RU: Twinsburg "Great Expectations"
3RU: Brea Olinda "Masquerade"
4RU: Mt. Zion "Swingsations"
5RU: Lincoln Southwest "Resonance"

Go Nebraska!



mills e02 • on Apr 18, 2014, 2:50 PM
Post #54
+5
Good luck to both Findlay and Twinsburg as they prepare to represent the great state of Ohio at Show Choir Nationals!



A-ron • on Apr 18, 2014, 2:45 PM
Post #53
+1
Prediction:

GC: Hastings "Riverside Company"
1RU: Mt. Zion "Swingsations"
2RU: Twinsburg "Great Expectations"
3RU: ALA "Evolution"
4RU: Findlay "First Edition"
5RU: Lincoln Southwest "Resonance"

J

jacoblaeson • on Apr 18, 2014, 11:09 AM
Post #52
+1
Predictions

GC: Hastings (BV)
1RU: Twinsburg (BC)
2RU: Mt. Zion (BB)
3RU: Brea
4RU: Findlay
5RU: Petal/LSW



36kap36 • on Apr 18, 2014, 10:52 AM
Post #51
+2
My biased opinion sees an Ohio group taking this one...



JoshuaGrant • on Apr 18, 2014, 10:50 AM
Post #50
 
Predictions:

GC: Twinsburg, visuals
1RU: Hastings, vocals
2RU: Findlay
3RU: Brea Olinda
4RU: Mt. Zion
5RU: Petal

Is there a live feed for this? This was the first year that I've seen a live feed (and a free one at that) for qualifiers.

I agree with this mostly because I think Twinsburg will "out dance" Hastings more than Hastings will "out sing" Twinsburg. Plus, I think Twinsburg is tops for show points. My prediction has Mt. Zion right there too though. I think it'll be a close fight between those 3 and Findlay right behind them. Good luck to all groups!


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