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Event Info

March 25th-27th, 2010
Venue Info
Grand Ole Opry
Opry House
2804 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
Phone: (615) 871-6779
Event Details
Number of Attending Choirs:
13 Mixed Groups
5 Treble Groups
1 Bass Group
5 Middle School Groups
Event Hosts:
Clinton "Attaché"
Event Judges:
Robert Allen (Instrumental)
Ron Bolles
David Fehr
Jeff Gemar
Annette Layman
Semonne Strawbridge
Jeremy Western (Instrumental)
Tickets
Thursday, March 25th - $10
Opening Ceremonies
Middle School Division
Men's Division
Women's Division
Mixed Division - Block 1

Friday, March 26th - $15
Mixed Division - Block 2
Mixed Division - Block 3

Saturday, March 27th - $20
Mixed Division - Finals

Saturday Evening, March 27th - $40
Wildhorse Saloon
Map
Show Choir Nationals 2010





Awards
 Predictions
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 Event Site
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Treble Division
Groups    

Soundtrax
Los Alamitos High School
 First Place

Pure Elegance
Fairfield Senior High School
 Second Place

Impressions
Burbank High School
 Third Place

YTBN
Sauk Prairie High School
 No Placement

Lights
Mundelein High School
 No Placement

Bass Division
Sound FX
Mundelein High School
Middle School Division
Groups    

Rhythm Express
Fairfield Middle School
 First Place

Mini Warehouse
Edgewood Junior High School
 Second Place

Revolution
Loveland Middle School
 Third Place

Sound System
Mt. Zion Junior High School
 4th Place

Expressions
Enterprise Junior High Schools
 5th Place

Mixed Division (Prelims) Show
Finals
Groups    

Sound FX
Los Alamitos High School
 Grand Champion
Best Choreography (Prelims)
Best Overall Effect

In Sync
Burbank High School
 First Runner Up
Best Vocals (Prelims)

Choraliers
Fairfield Senior High School
 Second Runner Up

Studio
Urbandale High School
 3rd Runner Up
Best Tenor/Bass Sound
Best Soprano/Alto Sound

Innovation
Johnston High School
 4th Runner Up
Best Band (Prelims)
Best Treble Vocalist (Marissa Broich)

First Edition
Findlay High School
 5th Runner Up
Best Bass Vocalist (Brady Miller)
Best Overall Performer (Spencer Wood)

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sandrajoan22 • on Mar 29, 2010, 11:06 AM
Post #159
 

I really wish I could see Burbank live. The impact they had on Adam Peters is extremely fascinating and I really wish I could have the same experience.




Ethan.... I wish you could see them live. I literally sat there for half the show just bug eyed. It was beautiful. And I didnt want it to be over when it was!!!!!! I wish you could see them!
The Burbank parents next to me though my face was so funny. I was in awe.



TonedTenor • on Mar 29, 2010, 2:08 AM
Post #158
 
Looks like someone just joined the big boys in California. Way to go Los Alamitos! Finally some fresh new variety thrown into the winners circle mix over in California show choir! The So-Cal festival should be an interesting competition this year!



justinberrys • on Mar 29, 2010, 1:48 AM
Post #157
 

And this just upped the intrigue for April 17 in San Diego (SoCal competition) about 100%. Can't wait to see Powerhouse, Sound FX, In Sync and Brea Masquerade go at it.. Can you spell "epic"?

well now this is just one big mess:
-burroughs beat burbank at diamondbar
-burbank beat burroughs at los al
-burbank beat burroughs and los al at hart
-brea came within two points of beating powerhouse at arcadia
-los al beats burbank at nationals.

April 17th is going to be like southern california's finals.



Rian • on Mar 28, 2010, 6:27 PM
Post #156
 
lol, God I feel old now. Made me think back to my freshman year in high school and wearing all white with a gold sequin vest... (yes, like when Clinton originally did Gold). Thank goodness I was around during the big switch in costuming (Black suit by my junior year, and thanks to Burroughs, get to work in a time where costuming is taking a whole nother route.
I remember seeing those... Good Lord, I welcomed the switch though! haha



ShowOff21 • on Mar 28, 2010, 4:54 PM
Post #155
 

Oh my Lord, I would NEVER watch show choir again. I go nuts with sequined vests as it is, but step-touches too?!?! I would shoot myself!

lol, God I feel old now. Made me think back to my freshman year in high school and wearing all white with a gold sequin vest... (yes, like when Clinton originally did Gold). Thank goodness I was around during the big switch in costuming (Black suit by my junior year, and thanks to Burroughs, get to work in a time where costuming is taking a whole nother route.

Like I said on Youtube, Los Al... "Fireflies" is simply unreal and a HUGE congrats go out to yall. I may not have been able to see it in person, but wow! I've never been a fan of the song itself, but when you guys sing it... its simply gorgeous.

And Burbank, you (and Clinton of course) have my favorite shows of the year. Huge congrats to yall also!!!

I can't wait to get my DVD!



Jorge • on Mar 28, 2010, 3:38 PM
Post #154
 
I'll be posting my thoughts on my show choir odyssey (Show Choir Nationals / FAME Chicago) soon.

Congrats to all groups!



I_DID_NAHHT • on Mar 28, 2010, 11:55 AM
Post #153
 
I completely agree with this. You basically have a choice to push the envelope and take the risks associated with it, or play it safe and do a type of show that you know has scored well in the past. Unfortunately, "playing it safe" isn't usually very entertaining. Like I mentioned before, if no one tried anything new or different, we'd all still be doing step-touches in sequined vests. Heck, there are probably choirs out there that are still doing that. But from the bottom of my heart, I don't think you'd see a vested interest in show choir by so many youth around the country today if that's all there was to offer.

Oh my Lord, I would NEVER watch show choir again. I go nuts with sequined vests as it is, but step-touches too?!?! I would shoot myself!



Häakon • on Mar 28, 2010, 4:42 AM
Post #152
 
Hi, Jason. It looks to me like you're saying almost exactly the same thing I am... perhaps you're just interpreting my meaning differently.

A lot of the times aren't being appreciated for their attempt at doing something different since its not the norm, which is why you won't find too many groups breaking the barrier. It really comes down to doing a safe show that you know will do well at a competition or risking an innovative show that could be taken as genius or absurd.
I completely agree with this. You basically have a choice to push the envelope and take the risks associated with it, or play it safe and do a type of show that you know has scored well in the past. Unfortunately, "playing it safe" isn't usually very entertaining. Like I mentioned before, if no one tried anything new or different, we'd all still be doing step-touches in sequined vests. Heck, there are probably choirs out there that are still doing that. But from the bottom of my heart, I don't think you'd see a vested interest in show choir by so many youth around the country today if that's all there was to offer.

Things have to evolve and mature and grow or they get old and tired. And I fully understand that going outside one's comfort zone can sometimes result in poor scores. I believe that show choir has taken on a much greater artistic component than it has had in the past, and great art isn't easy! It's also not something that can just be done by sheer hard work alone. It takes a lot of creative talent, and it doesn't always work. I like how the article in the L.A. Weekly put it: "If done poorly, it's accidental camp. If done well, it's a fizzy, thrilling delight." The key is to be able to push yourself in new directions and still be able to execute the material well.

I am absolutely grateful for the choices that some of the groups on the west coast have made, regardless of how people are judging them. But many people do appreciate those efforts, and as my post that you quoted said, "it's nice to see that 'different' isn't always being interpreted as 'bad.'" That wasn't a slight at midwest choirs at all. I meant simply what I said.

When it comes down to it, a lot of it is just preference of show- you had said there are three main schools who when being 'judged' are the best in the nation. Although results show they are the most successful, I would argue that there are other groups out there who are making impacts too, but aren't competing against these elite 3.
Again, I agree. I do stand by my opinion that those three particular groups are, at this particular point in time, the three best show choirs in the nation. I did say that "what order you want to put them in comes down to pure preference." I also said "they are each capable of beating the other depending on the year, the judges, and the show."

As for other groups making an impact, I straight out said "there is no question that there are other groups with outstanding records across the country that are absolutely commendable and right up there, but the simple fact remains: none of them have bested Burbank, Clinton, or Burroughs in the last four years, period." That's just reality. There is nothing is stopping any group from competing against any of these choirs each year. Some fantastic groups have tried in the last few years... Center Grove, Waubonsie Valley, Findlay, Wheaton-Warrenville... they are without question great choirs, but they have all come up short against the big three. Other high-caliber groups have chosen not to compete against Clinton, Burbank, or Burroughs. But that isn't Burroughs', Burbank's, or Clinton's fault. Perhaps there were scheduling conflicts or travel restrictions or financial issues or whatever... but there are multiple opportunities in any given year. Would Totino Grace have had an undefeated season this year had they gone to Fairfield? I have no idea. I certainly would have loved to see!

D

davidcarem • on Mar 28, 2010, 2:35 AM
Post #151
 

I feel as though, yes, California does bring a different style with them, but it's nothing that hasn't been done- or tested before in the Midwest. .

Really? Because I dont recall ever seeing a group anywhere do an Alice in Wonderland themed show, I have also have never seen anyone do or test a Nine Inch Nails song in thier set LoL



jasn01 • on Mar 28, 2010, 12:37 AM
Post #150
 
What a fantastic way to represent California. It's nice to see that "different" isn't always being interpreted as "bad."

This has been brought up a lot lately with the California groups coming out to the midwest. I feel as though, yes, California does bring a different style with them, but it's nothing that hasn't been done- or tested before in the Midwest. We (the midwest) have had choirs do shows/songs far outside of the box before (i.e. Cedar Rapids Jefferson 1996). A lot of the times they either aren't being appreciated for their attempt at doing something different since its not the norm, which is why you won't find too many groups breaking the barrier. It really comes down to doing a safe show that you know will do well at a competition or risking an innovative show that could be taken as genius or absurd.

More often in the midwest you'll see snippets of originality to somewhat test the limits. Either way to say that "we" midwesterners don't appreciate different is wrong as seen by other posts and topics. When it comes down to it, a lot of it is just preference of show- you had said there are three main schools who when being 'judged' are the best in the nation. Although results show they are the most successful, I would argue that there are other groups out there who are making impacts too, but aren't competing against these elite 3.



your scc mama • on Mar 28, 2010, 12:32 AM (Edited)
Post #149
 
Great job, California! CONGRATULATIONS LOS AL!

omg Scott- you need to put this picture up in bad facials fb- just because tyler (taylor) has such a funny facial in comparison to everyone else.



Kingtut271 • on Mar 27, 2010, 9:14 PM (Edited)
Post #148
 
First of all a HUGE congratulations to los al and alll of the groups this weekend. Los al was fantastic and blew me away. You were all amazing and I was truly impressed with your set (fireflies in particular since it was better than the original :D ) Fairfield was fresh and a blast to watch. Randy does amazing work with you. There was so much talent from all the groups. And of course... Viva los burbank! to clinton: thank you for being the most amazing hosts! It was great to meet all of you as well as to see you live yet again and to all the other choirs and people we met over the weekend, I was so glad and fortunate to meet all of you. All groups were so friendly and hospitable and we all truly appreciated it. I hope you had as much fun getting to know us as we did you. Haha. The saloon dance tonight was insane! Once again, thank you to the people who made this comp possible. It was a great trip ill never forget.

G

goinggray • on Mar 27, 2010, 8:42 PM
Post #147
 
Just got back to Indianapolis after leaving the Grand Ole Opry and had a few thoughts. First, a big congrats to Los Al and their director, David Moellenkamp. A really great, humble guy, and his group did 2 fantastic shows. Fireflies was one of the real highlights of the contest.

To my Burbank folk, I couldn't be more proud of you. You showed tremendous growth from prelims to finals and had beautiful art and passion behind what you were doing. I have such respect for what you all do and admiration for how you do it. I feel so fortunate to be a small cog in your wheel, and am thankful for the honor of working with each and every one of you. You fixed everything we asked you to, and poured your hearts out onstage. We just can't ask for more than that! Keep pluggin' away and I'll see you guys at So Cal in a few weeks!

To Urbandale, words can't properly express how emotional I was watching you celebrate your "One Final Moment" of performance onstage with Mr Woodin. The past 2 decades of working with you guys has been beyond fantastic. Mr Woodin gave me an opportunity nearly 20 years ago to work with a school I'd never even heard of in a town that I did not know existed! Look at what, together we all built! The great constant, though, through all that time has been Steve Woodin. He's become a great friend, a trusted colleague, and a man whom I have great love and tremendous respect for. Along with Jeff Temple's wizardry at the keyboard, Mr Woodin has built a show choir that's about great music, no special effects, and tremendous discipline. More than that, though, it's been built on his love and compassion for his students. Urbandale has truly been blessed, as have I, for a wonderful journey with Mr Woodin leading the way.

To the Show Choir Nationals folks, thank you for a beautifully run event! God Bless, Damon Brown

M

Mr.HJA • on Mar 27, 2010, 6:28 PM
Post #146
 
OMG!!!! LOS AL better get it!!! congrats!!!



shwchoir_f.o.b • on Mar 27, 2010, 5:49 PM
Post #145
 
What were the points or placements of judges in finals?

D

davidcarem • on Mar 27, 2010, 4:50 PM
Post #144
 
Well, well....this certainly puts Los Alamitos "on the map." A sincere congratulations to Sound FX and In Sync for finishing one/ two at what must have been a very close and exciting competition. Safe travels to all back to California. I wish I could have been there..!

And this just upped the intrigue for April 17 in San Diego (SoCal competition) about 100%. Can't wait to see Powerhouse, Sound FX, In Sync and Brea Masquerade go at it.. Can you spell "epic"?

Great job to all the choirs today! It was a great day of show choir and a lot of fun to be part of! In Sync and Sound FX you guys were both awesome! finishing 1-2 Was a heck of a way to represent So Cal!

Burbank and Los Al will both be at Burroughs the week before So Cal also so that should be good too! But your right So Cal is looking like it's going to be a heck of a contest with Burbank, Burroughs, Brea, and Los al in attendance.



The Ethan Price • on Mar 27, 2010, 3:59 PM
Post #143
 
I can't stop listening to Los Alamito's a capella ballad from FAME LA.

Fireflies



music man • on Mar 27, 2010, 3:30 PM
Post #142
 
"WOW" seems to be the unanimous reply when I forwarded the results.
...
Los Alamitos. You guys came out of no where.


...actually, they came out of the Midwest....Sullivan to be exact

Huuuge congrats again to Los Alamitos (mixed AND women's...WOW!)



BakerFF • on Mar 27, 2010, 2:59 PM
Post #141
 
Does anybody know a point break down or did they do rankings for finals. I heard at prelims there was a four point difference between 1st and I think fourth



Rian • on Mar 27, 2010, 2:55 PM (Edited)
Post #140
 
I know you're being sarcastic, but to be fair, you probably didn't think you would hear Fireflies or Revolution in show choir (here's the music video for the latter). Kinda reminds me of the "Muse" stuff Burroughs and Burbank have done in the past couple of years. Go look up their FAME L.A. performance on YouTube; they're pushing the boundaries in their own way. I say congratulations and good for them!!

Shucks, you caught on . However, I do know of a couple groups that are still debating the use of "Fireflies" in their show next season. I like "Revolution" . In all seriousness though, now that I think back on it, David Moellenkamp, the previous director of Sullivan's show choirs, I don't doubt that Mr. Moellenkamp and his staff put together nothing short of a great show on stage. Congrats to everyone this weekend! I'm sure you guys did phenomenal!


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