I saw both Iowa City schools perform together last night; I'm now very curious to see how they do at Linn-Mar.
I know this is kind of late, but I will be "reporting live" from Linn-Mar all day long on Saturday! I know there will be tons of SCC folks in the building, and I'd love to meet some of you.
So I saw Momentum's whole show today for the first time. The first 3 songs are great... The closer needs some work. I guess today was the first dress rehearsal and there were a ton of costume issues. I wouldnt say this would take Mo out of finals, but I would say maybe bump them down to 4th... Anyways, I know how Mo can improve a ton in just one day and they have a huge rehearsal tomorrow so im just really excited to see how this competition turns out!!!
Since I couldn't go see Linn-Mar tonight, I went to see Kennedy. They have certainly improved since I saw them last. I don't know that they will win or anything like that, but they surprised me. They seem ready for their first competition. Not peaking or completely at the top of their game, but... ready. In not seeing anyone else from this competition, I still have revised my picks:
GC: Urbandale (BV, BC, BB)
1 RU: Kennedy
2 RU: Bemidji
3 RU: Washington
4 RU: IC West
5 RU: Lincoln Infinity (I know a surprise pick... definitely risky, but wanted to give some love to my Central Iowa brethren.)
QUOTE(juliofrommississippi @ Jan 7 2008, 08:15 PM) 410717
so i FINALLY got to see Momentum's show (even though it was a dvd from October) and so now i'm really excited for this competition!!! I can't believe it is soooo close!!!!
predictions (completely guessing)
GC: Urbandale
1RU: Bemidji
2RU: CR Washington
3RU: CR Kennedy
4RU: Iowa City West
5RU: Iowa City High
I've heard from some people that this is just not City High's year. Also, since I have been thinking this year is going to be a lot like 2005 City High was not great that year and West did beat them at Great River. Anyways, I think the only sure bet we can make is Urbandale will be ready for this competition and they will place high. I'm so excited for this competition!
QUOTE(dtneville @ Jan 7 2008, 09:04 PM) 410727
Jay, the fact that we semi-agreed with each other ALMOST, damn near ALMOST...
from what i've been hearing not all of kennedy show choirs are performing...the freshman show choir isn't going.... " border="0" alt="ermm.gif" /> well looks like we'll have to wait to see what they can do at johnston...
QUOTE(juliofrommississippi @ Jan 7 2008, 08:15 PM) 410717
so i FINALLY got to see Momentum's show (even though it was a dvd from October) and so now i'm really excited for this competition!!! I can't believe it is soooo close!!!!
predictions (completely guessing)
GC: Urbandale
1RU: Bemidji
2RU: CR Washington
3RU: CR Kennedy
4RU: Iowa City West
5RU: Iowa City High
I've heard from some people that this is just not City High's year. Also, since I have been thinking this year is going to be a lot like 2005 City High was not great that year and West did beat them at Great River. Anyways, I think the only sure bet we can make is Urbandale will be ready for this competition and they will place high. I'm so excited for this competition!
Jay, the fact that we semi-agreed with each other ALMOST, damn near ALMOST...
so i FINALLY got to see Momentum's show (even though it was a dvd from October) and so now i'm really excited for this competition!!! I can't believe it is soooo close!!!!
predictions (completely guessing)
GC: Urbandale
1RU: Bemidji
2RU: CR Washington
3RU: CR Kennedy
4RU: Iowa City West
5RU: Iowa City High
I've heard from some people that this is just not City High's year. Also, since I have been thinking this year is going to be a lot like 2005 City High was not great that year and West did beat them at Great River. Anyways, I think the only sure bet we can make is Urbandale will be ready for this competition and they will place high. I'm so excited for this competition!
Good Luck to everyone who will be at Supernova 2008! Bemidji is very excited to be going back and wishes all the groups a safe trip and a great weekend! See ya there!
-kevin chase
nevermind, the schedule is correct as it is. however, i heard celebration will now be performing at 7:20 to help avoid conflicts... this is all too confusing
QUOTE(juliofrommississippi @ Jan 2 2008, 01:19 AM) 410251
I heard the other day that CR Washington Celebration is now going on Saturday, and that Vivace is taking their Saturday spot... Does anyone know if this is true? If so, that could make a big difference in the prep competition.
I assume that you meant that Celebration is going on Saturday and Vivace is taking their Friday spot. That being said, I still don't know if it is true.
I heard the other day that CR Washington Celebration is now going on Saturday, and that Vivace is taking their Friday spot... Does anyone know if this is true? If so, that could make a big difference in the prep competition.
A prediction, based on gut feeling more than anything, and is sure to go wrong (in order):
Friday:
Urbandale "Vitality"
Cedar Rapids Kennedy "Protege"
Cedar Rapids Washington "Celebration"
Iowa City City High "City Lights"
Iowa City West "Showtime"
Xavier "Xuberance"
Saturday
Urbandale "Studio 2008"
Bemidji "Vocalmotive"
CR Washington "Momentum"
CR Kennedy "Happiness, Inc."
Iowa City City High "4th Avenue Jazz Co."
Iowa City West "The Good Time Company"
West Delaware "WD Forte"
Des Moines Lincoln "Infinity"
Anamosa "Sadie Street Singers"
CR Washington "Vivace"
Vinton Shellsburg "DanSingCorp."
Another predictiion (that may still go wrong):
from accuweather.com
Friday, Jan 11
High: 21 °F RealFeel®: 3 °F
Mostly cloudy and cold
Friday Night, Jan 11
Low: 2 °F RealFeel®: -15 °F
Cloudy with snow flurries
So I was in Iowa City last night at a movie and I heard some guys talking about how they think they will make finals at Linn-Mar... lol it made me chuckle!!! It's getting close!