Middle school finals
GC: Loveland (BV BC BB)
1ru: Bunsold
Tier 1
GC: FC
1ru: Loveland
2ru: Naperville north
3ru: Shepherd Hill
4ru: Medina
5ru: Ross
6ru: olentangy
7ru: teams Valley
8ru: Midlothian
9ru: Hamilton
Women’s
FC
Loveland
Naperville
Norwell
sheperd Hill
Olenatngy
Teays valley
Midlothian
Bishop dwenger
Middle school
Loveland
Bunsold
Ross
Shannahan
Cutting edge
Wow that took a lot out of me. But this event will be amazing as usual and I’m excited to see what Mercer has planned! Also excited to see the new stage for solo competition as well!!
We are excited to be adding Ross MS and Norwell HS to our list! We are absolutely full now! Many performance times have been updated. Be sure to check out the new times.
PAC Schedule
Ross MS | Next Generation | Jr. H/MS | 10:00a
Shanahan MS | Leading Tones | Jr. H/MS | 10:25a
Hamilton MS | Cutting Edge | Jr. H/MS | 10:50a
Loveland MS | Revolution | Jr. H/MS | 11:15a
Marysville Bunsold MS | Mini Swingers | Jr. H/MS | 11:40a
LUNCH 12:05p-12:50p
Tallmadge HS | High Definition | Small Mixed | 12:50p
Ada HS | Ada Varsity Singers | Small Mixed | 01:15p
Whitehall Yearling HS | Music Unlimited | Small Mixed | 01:40p
Shelbyville HS | Synergy | Small Mixed | 02:05p
Buckeye Valley HS | Visions Show Choir | Small Mixed | 02:30p
BREAK 02:55p-03:05p
Norwell HS | Knight Moves | Small Mixed | 03:05p
Norwood HS | Silhouettes | Small Mixed | 03:30p
Bishop Dwenger HS | Summit Sound | Small Mixed | 03:55p
Wapakoneta HS | Harmony In Motion | Small Mixed | 04:20p
Nitro HS | Showcats | Small Mixed | 04:45p
PRELIMINARY AWARDS / DINNER BREAK 05:30p-7:15p
Arena Schedule
Olentangy HS | She-Notes | Single-Gender | 08:00a
Teays Valley HS | Glamorous Edition | Single-Gender | 08:25a
Loveland HS | Allure | Single-Gender | 08:50a
Bishop Dwenger HS | Elegance | Single-Gender | 09:15a
Shepherd Hill HS | Illusion | Single-Gender | 09:40a
BREAK 10:05a-10:15a
Franklin Central HS | High Voltage | Single-Gender | 10:15a
Midlothian HS | City Lights | Single-Gender | 10:40a
Norwell HS | Star Moves | Single-Gender | 11:05a
Naperville HS | High-Heeled Harmony | Single-Gender | 11:30a
LUNCH BREAK 12:00p-12:45p
Fairfield High School | FortissiBROS | Exhibition | 12:00p
Medina HS | Encore Entertainment Co. | Large Mixed | 12:45p
Hamilton HS | Rhapsody in Blue | Large Mixed | 01:10p
Teays Valley HS | Prominent Rendition | Large Mixed | 01:35p
Olentangy HS | Keynotes | Large Mixed | 02:00p
Ross HS | Legacy | Large Mixed | 02:25p
BREAK 02:50p-03:00p
Naperville HS | Entourage | Large Mixed | 03:00p
Midlothian HS | Just for Show | Large Mixed | 03:25p
Loveland HS | By Request | Large Mixed | 03:50p
Shepherd Hill HS | Fantasy | Large Mixed | 04:15p
Franklin Central HS | FC Singers | Large Mixed | 04:40p
Fairfield Middle School | Rhythm Express | Exhibition | 05:05p
PRELIMINARY AWARDS / DINNER BREAK 05:30p-7:15p
There are two venues at Fairfield; The Arena - a large gymnasium with one back section of seating blocked off and a raised stage facing toward the other three sides of the audience. There is also regular chairs on the actual court in front of the stage as well - and the Performing Arts Center (PAC), which is an auditorium on the other side of the school.
The Crystal Classic is one large event, but there are basically two competitions going on at the same time (as well as a solo competition.) In the PAC, Middle School and Small Mixed divisions compete from 10:00am until about 4:30pm. In the Arena, Single-Gender and Large Mixed choirs compete from 8:00am until about 4:30pm. Then, preliminary awards are held, Two finalists from the Middle School division are announced as well as the Single-Gender division, and they will each perform first in finals in their same respective performance venues. 5 finalists in each the Small and Large Mixed divisions will then perform in those same venues. (Arena - Single-Gender, Large Mixed. PAC - Middle School, Small Mixed.) Each performance venue has their own panel of judges (which you can see listed above.) In years past the female and Male solo comp winners have performed before finals in the Arena, but I'm not sure if that will change this year.
Might I also add that the Crystal Classic continuously brings in outside vendors for food options for lunch and dinner (and they're delicious), so say goodbye to "dancing tacos" in a fritos bag and cold lunch meat!
I can't speak on behalf of Fairfield, but I can speak on behalf of Ohio when saying we're very excited to have you East-Coasters here in Ohio in March! Can't wait!
Well, Fairfield can also say we are happy - especially because their director worked up there for eight years and is good friends with all of those groups!
The solo comp winners will be in the Arena still at the top of finals.
In addition to our reputation for good food, we are adding food trucks to our menu that will be right outside of the cafeteria! There will be something for everyone!
Shepherd Hill kids will know the new change I am adding to Crystal Classic because of how I introduced groups at the New England Show Choir Showdown that I started up in Andover. They will be only ones coming to CC that will be use to it! :D
There is a lot more that we are adding to this awesome event - so get ready. :D
Can't wait to see how everyone reacts to the intros! I always thought Andover had the most epic way to start off performances at their comp and I'm psyched that you're continuing it at CC, Mr. Mercer!
I think you might be overthinking Naperville North a little. The last time they competed here they beat Loveland and took Best Vocals and Best Band. And back then, in 2015, it was only their third year in existence! Having been lucky enough to see them the past two years as well, I wouldn't count them out for a second!
Can our website link on this page get changes to http://www.fairfieldcrystalclassic.com/ ? Also, we are planning on releasing the schedule tomorrow along with a possible addition. ;)
GC: FC “Singers” (BV) (BC)
1RU: Naperville North “Entourage”
2RU: Loveland “By Request” (BB)
3RU: Shephard Hill “Fantasy”
4RU: Medina “Encore Entertainment Company”
This one’s going to be absolutely insane. For the first time, like, ever, I’m particularly interested in the matchup of the BANDS at the large mixed level! Hot Brockets of Naperville North and Loveland’s huuuuuge band... should be a battle for the ages
These are some solid predictions; I am excited to see how each group does in the weeks leading up. I think it's very likely that these groups could move places. Also yes, those two bands are two of the best in the country.
Fairfield Crystal Classic 2018
The last time they competed here they beat Loveland and took Best Vocals and Best Band. And back then, in 2015, it was only their third year in existence! Having been lucky enough to see them the past two years as well, I wouldn't count them out for a second!
