Caption:
Best female soloist: Center Grove "Debtones"
Best male soloist: Joel Fleer Center Grove "Sound System"
Best female performer: Tamara Harcher, Petal
Best male performer: David DeKrey, Bemidji
Band: Bemidji
Crew: Bemidji
Vocals: Center Grove
Visuals: Center Grove
Design: Bemidji
Single-Gender:
GC: Center Grove
1st runner-up: Petal
Mixed:
GC: Bemidji
1st Runner-Up: Center Grove
2nd Runner-Up: Sullivan
3rd-Runner-Up: Petal
4th-Runner-Up: Menchville
5th-Runner-Up: Volcano Vista
Finalists (in order):
7pm: Center Grove
7:30pm: Bemidji
8pm: Sullivan
Thanks!
So they only took 3 finalists?
There were only 6 mixed groups competing, anyways, I'm kind of surprised they had finals to begin with. The schedule posted also said they would be taking three finalists. If the previous FAME qualifiers are any indication, FAME will probably still announce a 3RU and 4RU.
I'm gonna say that the top three in order will be Center Grove, Bemidji, and Sullivan, but I think Sullivan is going to be dangerous today and could surprise everyone. Best of luck to all competing groups and have amazing shows today!
I figured it was a typo, but I just wanted to clarify anyways to avoid any potential confusion.
Has anyone else noticed that since FAME began the National Championship Series, the individual FAME Chicago competition has been pretty sparsely attended? In 2011, it was a good competition, but Nationals were held in Indianapolis. Last year and this year Nationals are taking place in Chicago, again, so perhaps that dissuades some choirs from choosing this as their qualifier which is a shame.
It is a shame, but if it means Fame Nationals is always in Chicago it is worth the sacrifice. And tomorrow will be my 8th straight Fame Chicago!!
Actually, that is what I meant to say. I put the wrong number up.
I figured it was a typo, but I just wanted to clarify anyways to avoid any potential confusion.
Has anyone else noticed that since FAME began the National Championship Series, the individual FAME Chicago competition has been pretty sparsely attended? In 2011, it was a good competition, but Nationals were held in Indianapolis. Last year and this year Nationals are taking place in Chicago, again, so perhaps that dissuades some choirs from choosing this as their qualifier which is a shame.
Actually, 3RU (4th Place). Only the top three (GC, 1RU, 2RU) receive automatic bids. And if any of the top three decide not to attend Nationals, the 3RU should receive an invite. But if the 3RU also declines, then that's that... no additional offers. Or at least that was the rule last year:
Should a mixed group decline the invitation to compete at the National Show Choir Finals, one alternate (the third runner-up) from that event will be invited in their stead."
Should there be more than one group that chooses not to accept the invitation, no additional alternates will be invited.
Actually, that is what I meant to say. I put the wrong number up.
They still need a 4RU to replace anyone who might decide not to attend FAME Nationals.
Actually, 3RU (4th Place). Only the top three (GC, 1RU, 2RU) receive automatic bids. And if any of the top three decide not to attend Nationals, the 3RU should receive an invite. But if the 3RU also declines, then that's that... no additional offers. Or at least that was the rule last year:
Should a mixed group decline the invitation to compete at the National Show Choir Finals, one alternate (the third runner-up) from that event will be invited in their stead."
Should there be more than one group that chooses not to accept the invitation, no additional alternates will be invited.
FAME Chicago Performance Schedule CONCERT CHOIR COMPETITION
1:00 PM - Center Grove High School CG Singers - INDIANA
1:45 PM - Volcano Vista High School Concert Choir - NEW MEXICO
2:30 - AWARDS PRESENTATION SINGLE GENDER GROUP SHOW CHOIR COMPETITION
12:30 - Rich South High School "Inspired Legacy" - ILLINOIS
1:00 - Petal High School "Innovations" - MISSISSIPPI
1:30 - Center Grove High School "Debtones" - INDIANA MIXED GROUP SHOW CHOIR COMPETITION
2:00 - Menchville High School "M(Pulse)" - VIRGINIA
2:30 - Bemidji High School "Vocalmotive" - WISCONSIN
3:00 - Petal High School "Soundsations" - MISSISSIPPI
3:30 - Center Grove High School "Sound System" - INDIANA
4:00 - Volcano Vista High School "Velocity" - NEW MEXICO
4:30 - Sullivan High School "Sullivan Singers" - ILLINOIS
5:00 - DINNER BREAK
MIXED SHOW CHOIR FINALS
7:00 - Finalist #1
7:30 - Finalist #2
8:00 - Finalist #3 8:30 - AWARDS PRESENTATION
FAME Chicago Performance Schedule CONCERT CHOIR COMPETITION
1:00 PM - Center Grove High School CG Singers - INDIANA
1:45 PM - Volcano Vista High School Concert Choir - NEW MEXICO
2:30 - AWARDS PRESENTATION SINGLE GENDER GROUP SHOW CHOIR COMPETITION
12:30 - Rich South High School "Inspired Legacy" - ILLINOIS
1:00 - Petal High School "Innovations" - MISSISSIPPI
1:30 - Center Grove High School "Debtones" - INDIANA MIXED GROUP SHOW CHOIR COMPETITION
2:00 - Menchville High School "M(Pulse)" - VIRGINIA
2:30 - Bemidji High School "Vocalmotive" - WISCONSIN
3:00 - Petal High School "Soundsations" - MISSISSIPPI
3:30 - Center Grove High School "Sound System" - INDIANA
4:00 - Volcano Vista High School "Velocity" - NEW MEXICO
4:30 - Sullivan High School "Sullivan Singers" - ILLINOIS
5:00 - DINNER BREAK
MIXED SHOW CHOIR FINALS
7:00 - Finalist #1
7:30 - Finalist #2
8:00 - Finalist #3 8:30 - AWARDS PRESENTATION
For anyone interested in some footage on Volcano Vista "Vocal Velocity" here is their 2012 NM State performance. It's not a great video in terms of quality, but it provides some context.
FAME Chicago 2013
