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Event Info

March 28th, 2009
Venue Info
Manhattan Center
Hammerstein Ballroom
311 West 34th St.
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 564-4882
Event Details
Number of Attending Choirs:
7 Mixed Groups
1 Treble Group
Event Judges:
Damon Brown
Anne Chapman
Marty DeMott
Andrew Drinkall
Pete Eklund
Linda McEachran Southard
Eric Van Cleave
Tickets
Ticket prices unknown.
Map
FAME New York 2009





Awards
Predictions
Photos
Event Site
Live Stream
Finals
Groups    

Powerhouse
John Burroughs High School
Grand Champion
Best Show Design
Best Tech Crew

Counterpoints
North Central High School
First Runner Up
Best Vocals
Best Choreography
Best Female Soloist (Jackie Owens)

The Classics
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
Second Runner Up
Best Band
Best Male Performer (Garrett Williams)

First Edition
Findlay High School
3rd Runner Up

Sound Sensations
John Burroughs High School
4th Runner Up

Show Choir
Greece Athena High School
5th Runner Up
Best Male Soloist (John Cummings)

Mixed Division (Prelims) Show
Attending Members displaying 2 of 2 members
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shochoyo! on Mar 27, 2009, 5:06 PM
Post #239
 
Tonight, Adam, Cameron, and I are going to see "SHREK- The Musical!" with Sutton Foster! Should be good.

Just bought the soundtrack to Shrek. The music itself is incredible! Please let us know how the actual show is!




Häakon on Mar 27, 2009, 4:48 PM
Post #238
 
I have no problem with guessing and everything. I've just always thought the way people phrase it is silly.
Haha, I agree with you. I've only seen two of the choirs in attendance this year in person so there's no way I could make a prediction. I'm just excited to see so many great groups perform!




Jorge on Mar 27, 2009, 4:22 PM
Post #237
 
I think everyone is underestimating Greece Athena.

HELLO from NYC!

I just arrived a few hours ago- just ate some good italian and am now headed to Central Park.

Tonight, Adam, Cameron, and I are going to see "SHREK- The Musical!" with Sutton Foster! Should be good.


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HGGFordPrefect on Mar 27, 2009, 3:40 PM
Post #236
 
I have no problem with guessing and everything. I've just always thought the way people phrase it is silly.

As far as my hopes, I'd like to see North Central win. They haven't had a better set since 2006. Its a nice blend of classic and contemporary show choir styles. Sure Burroughs beat NC last year in Chicago, but the Counterpoints are fierce this year. Its an intensity I haven't seen out of them since the last time NC went to FAME NY.

It'll be interesting to see what happens.




Bae on Mar 27, 2009, 3:09 PM
Post #235
 
we won't hold you too it if you're wrong! LOL

.......or will we????

I know I've made predictions based on who I like, who beat who last week, etc. So I guess my guess would go with

GC: John Burroughs (BV)
1RU: Findlay (BC, BB)
2RU: Wheaton-Warrenville
3RU: North Central
4RU: Chula Vista
5RU: Greece Athena


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davidcarem on Mar 27, 2009, 2:59 PM
Post #234
 
that's why its just a prediction! It's just a fun little guessing game of what you suppose will happen. I don't think anyone making a prediction is studying every group and analyzing every aspect of the shows. It's purely for fun so go ahead and make a prediction, we won't hold you too it if you're wrong! LOL

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HGGFordPrefect on Mar 27, 2009, 2:07 PM
Post #233
 
Ever notice how everyone just predicts results based on which choirs they like... has anyone actually seen all of the shows? I know who I WANT to win, but not having seen the other choirs I also have no good information to predict what is going to happen. There's nothing wrong with being a fan, it just gets a bit silly sometimes.



CompanyDad on Mar 27, 2009, 12:46 PM
Post #232
 
I STILL say Homewood "Network" will be in finals. They are very underestimated, i think mainly because noone has seen them other than the southern areas.

Good Luck to all!!!

CompanyDad




juliofrommississippi on Mar 27, 2009, 10:55 AM
Post #231
 
hmmm this is so hard to predict:

GC: Findlay
1RU: Burroughs
2RU: North Central
3RU: Wheaton Warrenville
4RU: Greece Athena (they always sneak up in these comps)

BV: Findlay
BC: Burroughs
BB: Findlay


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Wocttocs on Mar 26, 2009, 10:27 PM
Post #230
 
Full Schedule-

12:00 Chula Vista 'The Main Attraction'
12:30 John Burroughs 'Powerhouse'
1:00 Greece Athena 'Show Choir'
1:30 Homewood 'Network'
2:00 John Burroughs 'Sound Sensations'
2:30 Findlay 'First Edition'
3:00 North Central 'Counterpoints'
3:30 Wheaton Warrenville South 'The Classics'
4:00 Celebration Academy 'Show Choir' (Exhibition)


Predictions:
GC: John Burroughs
1RU: North Central
2RU: Findlay
3RU: Wheaton Warrenville
4RU: Chula Vista




Häakon on Mar 26, 2009, 6:50 PM
Post #229
 
This topic is only about a quarter as long as Fame Chicago was by this point right before the competition last year. What's wrong?
I think the Clinton vs. Burroughs thing was the main reason. There are plenty of top-notch groups at FAME NYC this year, but Clinton was so talked up as being unstoppable that it was a rather big deal when that legacy was challenged (and of course, overturned).

Judging by posts in this topic, Burroughs probably has the best odds going in this year - but I don't think that if they take something other than first it would be anywhere near as earth shattering. There are lots of great groups going, and this notion of "best in the nation" is so hard to quantify with judging being so subjective and no one single event where all of the best of the best truly compete.

Burroughs has certainly built up an amazing program and shown that they can compete on a national level, but it has only been a few years that they've really been in that top-slot position. That being said, after two consecutive years of beating Clinton and two consecutive FAME national Grand Championships, a win in New York this year would definitely help to solidify the foundation they have been very successfully building.




JWill on Mar 26, 2009, 6:47 PM
Post #228
 
This topic is only about a quarter as long as Fame Chicago was by this point right before the competition last year. What's wrong?

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etphonehome701 on Mar 25, 2009, 3:00 PM
Post #227
 
This is going to be a trully amazing contest!!! I cant wait to hear the results!!

GOOD LUCK NORTH CENTRAL!!!




Shareka on Mar 25, 2009, 6:47 AM
Post #226
 
Im off to the Airport!
New York is gonna be fun!
Good Lock everyone!




shwchoir_f.o.b on Mar 25, 2009, 2:48 AM
Post #225
 
Full Schedule-

12:00 Chula Vista 'The Main Attraction'
12:30 John Burroughs 'Powerhouse'
1:00 Greece Athena 'Show Choir'
1:30 Homewood 'Network'
2:00 John Burroughs 'Sound Sensations'
2:30 Findlay 'First Edition'
3:00 North Central 'Counterpoints'
3:30 Wheaton Warrenville South 'The Classics'
4:00 Celebration Academy 'Show Choir' (Exhibition)

6:30 Finalist #1
7:00 Finalist #2
7:30 Finalist #3
8:00 Finalist #4
8:30 Finalist #5
9:00 Finalist #6
9:45 Awards Presentation



I can't sleep at all. not just because of the competition but because it's NEW YORK!!! aagghhh. and i'm sad how i never see CHula Vista at all. everrrr! I hope to see them in FINALS thats ferrr surr.




Axlboi201 on Mar 25, 2009, 2:10 AM
Post #224
 
11 hours til we have to meet at the airport :DDD



good luck to everyone and talk you guys when we get back :>




Jorge on Mar 25, 2009, 2:08 AM
Post #223
 
Great line-up definitely, but Ona 2004 had no West coast, no East coast, and but one Southern choir. How could you think there was good national representation?

I never once said I chose Onalaska 2004 as the best competition ever for having a "national representation" of show choirs.

The quality and quantity of groups were just astounding. A collection that I have yet to see again since. John Burroughs just started to make a name for themselves out in these parts in 2004. WV didn't even exist. Clinton never competes that early. And who knows about North Central. Even without those top four FAME Chicago finalists... it was an amazing competition that I feel rivals all others.


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davidcarem on Mar 25, 2009, 1:05 AM
Post #222
 
Good Luck Powerhouse and Chula! This should be an intense competition. If Burroughs wins this one I think there is no doubt who the best choir in the nation has been over the last couple years.

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tscott on Mar 25, 2009, 12:18 AM
Post #221
 
Great line-up definitely, but Ona 2004 had no West coast, no East coast, and but one Southern choir. How could you think there was good national representation?



Jorge on Mar 24, 2009, 9:19 PM
Post #220
 
Onalaska had a great lineup, but didn't represent a good cross section of the community on a national level at all.

You always bring this point up, and I never agree!



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