I have rehearsal till 2pm tomorrow so If I do go, I should get there around 5:30/6 just in time for finals. I'm still debating it though. If I don't come, Good Luck to all the choirs, especially my alma mater, Euclid!
QUOTE(show-choir-man @ Jan 18 2007, 05:15 PM) 375349
SO 2 DAYS GUYS I HOPE YOU ALL ARE GETTING EXCITED CUZ I KNOW I AM. EXPRESS IS REALLY HONERED TO HOST THIS COMP. FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW I CANNOT WAIT TO WEE POCA AGAIN AND I HOPE THEM THE BEST SEE YOU SATURDAY.
Keith please tell me that you are hosting us again this year because you guys were only the most awesome hosts ever last year. I can not wait to see all of you again this was one of my favorite competitions last year. We leave tomorrow so see everyone soon and good luck to all.
SO 2 DAYS GUYS I HOPE YOU ALL ARE GETTING EXCITED CUZ I KNOW I AM. EXPRESS IS REALLY HONERED TO HOST THIS COMP. FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW I CANNOT WAIT TO WEE POCA AGAIN AND I HOPE THEM THE BEST SEE YOU SATURDAY.
Potential upsetter: Ravenswood...i heard a lot of good things about them at marysville even though i didnt get to see them, i think they could potentially knock somebody off......maybe
I havent heard much about Twinsburg, so i wont give them a total lock on GC..I'm really excited to see VV again...they did really wonderful last week even though they didnt make finals and i think it will carry over to this week with another great performance...i honestly think that if they pull off an awesome show, they could get GC..ya never know with these things..i'm really interested in seing medina, this being their 1st year back competing
I'm so excited! Garfield's show is wonderful this year, and the competition is gonna have some amazing performances. Brush is gonna be at 9:30 though... oy. " border="0" alt="ph34r.gif" /> But ah well, what can you do.... good luck to everybody!
I think beavercreek has a fantastic show this year and if they pull it off well at Garfield then they are sure to win they have nice vocals and sound and choreograpghy is very energetic! I haven't seen Twinsburg or Euclid but they are probably great too! I saw Medina and they have great vocals which will put them higher! Can't wait to get the results of this comp and to see if i was close. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE one week
i am the room hosts for twinsburg this weekend and i need to kno the colors that they wear and songs they do so i can get stuff for the room. if anyone remembers from some of their performances this year (Brush, Medina), please tell me on here. thank you.
I am so excited for this competition! If I don't have rehearsal this weekend, then I will try my best to make it up there.
First off, Congratulations to Garfield for their wins last night and I hope you guys are enjoying Mrs. Carey (I had her my freshman and sophomore year at Euclid) Tell her and Pernod I say hi
Now, it looks like everyone has the same predictions but different placings. The only group I've seen this year is Euclid when I was home for 6 weeks and saw one of their Christmas break rehearsals. (For those wondering about Euclid/if you care) I had saw them 2 weeks prior at their christmas concert and was surprised. I thought last year was one of their best seasons yet, but this year definately tops the 5 years we've been competing. They had lots of work to do after the concert and when I went to their rehearsal they had improved by 5 or 6 times. I think their vocals are really good this year (blend, overall sound), there were some problems last year. Choreo. is definately harder and more visual this year. Costumes are cool, haven't seen the set, and the combo sounds really good too. I definately think they will be surprising people, maybe in a good way or a bad way, depends on the person. I'm not saying that because I went there either. I said that last year and they did better than I was expecting and this year is even better)
Here are my predictions (NOT in ranking order, but in order of prelim times)...
Medina
Euclid
Beavercreek
Twinsburg
Poca
Solon
Class A
GC- Euclid/Beavercreek
1st RU- Beavercreek/Euclid
2nd RU- Medina
3rd RU- Strongsville
Class B
GC- Twinsburg
1st RU- Solon
2nd RU- Mayfield/Brush
3rd RU- Brush/Mayfield
4th RU-Midpark
Class C
GC- Poca
1st RU- Ada
2nd RU- Ravenswood
3rd RU- Rocky River
4th RU- Walsh
I'm not sure with caption awards, but this is based off of what I saw last year and the years before. This is just MY oponion, sorry if I didn't but your group where you think they should be, nothing personal at all. Again, Congrats to Garfield, and good luck to ALL the choirs this weekend!!!
Edit: Okay, I just watched a video from Euclid's rehearsal a few days ago. WOW. They've improved and changed so much since I saw them 2 or 3 weeks ago! Vocals, Choreo. (some of their pit was missing so it was hard to tell) I think they have a good chance for Top 3, possibly the Top 2 and some of the caption awards. I hate saying this since I did go there so it does sound bias, but I wouldn't waste my time typing all this if it wasn't true. I didn't when I was in the group, and i don't need to now. I just feel like those who haven't heard of Euclid or haven't seen them should know what kind of group it is becoming/what to expect when they see them. Their show is definately different this year, (song choices/6 songs not 5) and their costumes are pretty cool. I'll put up predictions later in the week, but if I did have to pick my Top 3 now, it would def. be Twinsburg, Beavercreek, and Euclid (in no specific order)
the placements are very tough because of the unknowns that come with this group of schools. since Medina didn't compete last year, i have no idea how their program has progressed (or possible regressed). will they still have the same vocal power? is their combo still one of the best in the state of Ohio?
also, Poca was the winner last year (right?) and i'm sure they'll be motivated to defend their title. however this year's competition is far more difficult. will they fare just as well or suffer from the pressure?
and maybe the biggest wildcard in play here is Euclid. coming off a very successful and much improved season, they have the momentum to place higher than expected. but was last year a fluke?
this should prove to be a very interesting and entertaining competition. i look forward to seeing the results - it should be a good, early indication of the state of things in the Ohio competitive scene.
QUOTE(BullDawgs2007 @ Jan 11 2007, 04:35 PM) 374046
JACOB!!! I think you might be wrong about one part! I dont think that the jazz band is doing the exhibition peformance before finals awards!!! I think that the Express Combo is doing some type of songs that Mark has or is arranging for them!! But, I talked to Mark and he said that they might not be ready soo it just might get thrown on the Jazz Band!!! I guess we'll see!!!
does it really matter nick. most of the combo IS in the jazz band...i think...idk. in any case, people, there will be some form of entertainment before the finals awards ceremony.
Finally, i have a final schedule. Rocky River takes Cabell Midlands spot now and i foiund out when the other break for the judges is. here is the FINAL SCHEDULE and the schools class
*Open Spot*- 8:30
Strongsville- 9:00 A
brush- 9:30 B
Midpark- 10:00 B
Walsh 10:30 C
Ada 11:00 C
Judges Lunch 11:30-12:30
Ravenswood- 12:30 C
Mayfield- 1:00 B
Medina- 1:30 A
Euclid- 2:00 A
Beavercreek- 2:30 A
Judges Break 3:00-3:15
Twinsburg- 3:15 B
Rocky River- 3:45 C
Poca- 4:15 C
Solon- 4:45 B
EXPRESS EXHIBITION- 5:15
Daytime awards 5:45
JACOB!!! I think you might be wrong about one part! I dont think that the jazz band is doing the exhibition peformance before finals awards!!! I think that the Express Combo is doing some type of songs that Mark has or is arranging for them!! But, I talked to Mark and he said that they might not be ready soo it just might get thrown on the Jazz Band!!! I guess we'll see!!!
Finally, i have a final schedule. Rocky River takes Cabell Midlands spot now and i foiund out when the other break for the judges is. here is the FINAL SCHEDULE and the schools class
*Open Spot*- 8:30
Strongsville- 9:00 A
brush- 9:30 B
Midpark- 10:00 B
Walsh 10:30 C
Ada 11:00 C
Judges Lunch 11:30-12:30
Ravenswood- 12:30 C
Mayfield- 1:00 B
Medina- 1:30 A
Euclid- 2:00 A
Beavercreek- 2:30 A
Judges Break 3:00-3:15
Twinsburg- 3:15 B
Rocky River- 3:45 C
Poca- 4:15 C
Solon- 4:45 B
EXPRESS EXHIBITION- 5:15
Daytime awards 5:45
QUOTE(Soundsationboi @ Jan 2 2007, 10:12 PM) 373240
I agree DoughRayMe
lol, i just realized something. that totally rhymes!! lol.
anyhoot, it sucks that we are down to 14 again. i really want to have a full competition. it'll make things a lot more fun. but still, not much longer til we all come together for this!!! see ya'll in 2 weeks!!!
Garfield Heights Lake Erie Showcase 2007
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