To tack onto the comments about Evolution, I just watched an updated recording (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYErY3-1siE) and I have to say—their vocals are incredibly crisp and well-balanced, and they've got some great choreo and a strong story show to round it out. Wow. If they sing like that next weekend, I wouldn't hesitate to put them in the top 3. They came outta nowhere in the last few years; it's really great to see some non-Midwest and non-California groups rise to the top.
Patrick's seating room only comment refers to "performance only seats" which Beth referenced indirectly.
Per the FAME website...
The MIXED DIVISION seats are now sold out. However, we will be able to sell PERFORMANCE ONLY seats at the event on Saturday, April 25.
Performance only seats operate as follows:
1. Purchase a "timed" ticket at the event for a 2 hour block.
2. At the appointed time on your ticket, a group is leaving their seats for the dressing room and warm up (approximately one hour prior to their performance.
3. You'll be escorted into the theatre for a 2 hour time block occupying the seats the group vacated.
4. Once that group returns, you'll be escorted out of the theatre.
Ticket price is $50. The timed tickets are good for a 2-hour time block.
So after watching ALA "Evolution" online...I am changing my prediction. They will definitely place top 5. Absolutely amazing.
YES! I've been wondering if people just haven't seen their show or if they just haven't thought about them since they've only competed the once but I loved their show after watching it online, and they have definitely been flying under the radar on these predictions, definitely excited to see them this weekend!!
Its almost impossible to predict competitions of this level. However, I'll make a sure to be wrong prediction based off my personal opinions.
Predictions for top 10:
GC: Los Alamitos "Sound FX" (BV,BC)
1RU: Marysville "Swingers Unlimited"
2RU: Prairie "Ambassadors"
3RU: Omaha Westside "Amazing Technicolor Show Choir"
4RU: Loveland "By Request"
5RU: Jenks "Trojanaires"
6RU: South Jones "Company"
7RU: Brea Oilnda"Masquerade"
8RU: Elkhorn South "Blackout"
9RU: Carroll "Minstrel Magic"
10RU: Fort Atkinson "South High Street Singers"
So after watching ALA "Evolution" online...I am changing my prediction. They will definitely place top 5. Absolutely amazing.
So any parents out in the world not going to watch the entire day...? I was waiting to get paid and this two hour ticket block thing does not fly with me (and my dad) hahah
TOP 10 (In my opinion - It is ridiculously hard to predict events such as this, but why not give it a shot?)
GC: Los Al
1 RU: Loveland (Jarad and Tori )
2RU: Marysville
3RU: Prairie
4RU Jenks
5RU: Oak Grove
6RU: Westside
7RU: Brea Olinda
8RU: South Jones
9RU: ALA
10RU: Fort Atkinson
Such high quality groups that I am certain the scores will be so close!!!
Does anyone know if Adam and Alex will be doing their SCL interviews and tidbits for the livestream this year like they did for Nationals last year or no?
Not really sure if you meant this in a rude way, or if it simply came off like that. She took Horizion to FAME Hollywood in 2013 and received 2RU, losing to John Burroughs and Danville, two VERY good groups. Either way, Katie Kouns is a dignified director with many years of education, adjudication, and a GRAMMY nomination under her belt.
Eh, Grammy? No big deal. I have a few of those.
best of luck to you and every group, its going to be a big battle of the choirs.
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If you can make it to the Sound Check on Friday, you will see almost every-one twice!!