I am at the same website and it says it is available for preorder in the black box above. The box says “content owner has restricted access”., but there is an OK button and a Play arrow to click.. but neither one goes anywhere.. the black box then just has a play arrow that does nothing.
After seeing HOA's tweet on some of the insane statistics that will be entering this competition and since I'm a relatively older member now who loves older shows and results and the like, I decided to to ramp the stats up to really show the historic success that will be gracing the stage tomorrow. Basically, I'm a nerd and got bored
Over the past 5 years (2014 season to present season) the 12 groups have attended 312 competitions (not accounting for the same competitions attended) and between them.....
• 111 total Grand Championships/First Places have been won – that's a little over a 35% win rate with an average of about 22 a season, and some of those non wins have come at the hands of the other groups competing
• 98 Best Vocals/Musicianships, 122 Best Choreographies/Showmanships, and 36 Best Bands/Best Overall Effects have been won – that means these groups have averaged almost a major caption per competition and have won over a quarter of the total major captions possible to them
• 231 top three finishes have been attained – almost 75%(!!!) of the time these groups have finished within the overall top 3 of the competitions they've attended
• have only missed finals/the top six 28 times, with almost half of those happening at Show Choir Nationals, Wheaton, and FAME events alone, 5 groups (Los Al, Center Grove, John Burroughs, Franklin Central, Prairie) haven't missed them at all
To me, when you start to think about where these groups have sometimes competed (Wheaton, SCN, FAME events, HOA events, etc.) and who they regularly compete against (the Big 3 in Cali, vs. Clinton in the south, vs. Waubonsie in the Midwest, vs. each other, etc.), those first and last statistics could easily be more impressive and that third statistic speaks volumes on how great some of these groups have been over the years
I apologize if none of this is interesting or the fact that I'm beating a dead horse on how great everyone knows this competition is, but I figured I'd give a historical perspective on things for people who have maybe just recently joined SCC/show choir in general this past year or so and for those old folk who like to be nostalgic like myself. I look forward to watching everyone's performances tomorrow and seeing the great production done by Häakon, Adam, Alex, and crew. Best of luck to all!
P.S. I'd like to just give a shoutout to my alma mater Prairie. I can see that almost no one has been mentioning you guys but you need to know that you are still awesome and have an amazing message to tell with your show. I hope you guys have an incredible day tomorrow and leave your best and hearts on the stage, go out there and prove to them why you guys belong, I'll be cheering for you a little extra
SO EXCITED to be there tomorrow raising awareness and support to battle the global water crisis with Thirst Project! As a judge of more than 100 competitions over the past quarter century, including some of the biggest show choir battles of all-time (like FAME Chicago of years ago with Burroughs, Clinton, Waubonsie and North Central).....I can honestly say this is probably the toughest and deepest line-up I've seen in my career. I would NEEEEEEEVER try to predict this one, as it'd be impossible, but I will be sticking my head in numerous times throughout the day to catch some of the electric and mind-blowing shows!! I just sincerely hope that when people leave tomorrow, they feel like they've done something special, even if things don't turn out the way they hope. There will be CHAMPIONSHIP LEVEL GROUPS IN 8th or 9th PLACE.....THAT is how awesome this competition is. So to everybody competing, buckle your seat belts and get ready for about 15 hours of absolute CUCKOO!!!!!
Predictions (again):
GC: Center Grove (BV)
1RU: Los Al (BC)/Franklin Central
2RU: Los Al (BC)/Franklin Central
3RU: John Burroughs/Mt. Zion
4RU: John Burroughs/Mt. Zion
5RU: Petal
Some may say that these are wild, and I agree, but that's what this season has all been about right?
I have Mt. Zion so high because of their tie with Glenwood
Decatur, Jackson Academy, and Jackson Prep could all scoot their way into finals too. It's gonna be a fun one!
When I go to the site to try to purchase ticket, it states that my email and password is incorrect but I know that it's right because I can log in on the regular site. Who do we contact if we have a problem like that?
Thanks, Jeff. That's the address I used..but when the black box area pops up where it says to click to order tickets, nothing happens. Wonder if it was time sensitive and I'm too late. I didn't see a phone number anywhere for those of us who are technically challenged!
You aren't too late! Maybe try a different browser and/or make sure your pop-up filter isn't blocking anything? I sent a message to Haakon who can better help with this and these questions. Hang tight.
"When you go to order a ticket, it says put in an email and a password to buy the ticket. That email and password is unrelated to show choir dot com" - From Haakon himself who is standing right behind me
Actually, I can't even get to that place. When I click on the black box, it doesn't give me the option of using an email or password. Nothing happens at all.
Heart of America Orlando 2018
