Although Ankeny kept the big name, they have a new director and (as I understand it) the majority of "Ankeny" students ended up at Ankeny Centennial. So despite the repute that comes with the name "Visual Adrenaline", they in many ways have a "new" program this year. Considering this, they are doing quite well.
Also they don't have April James to choreograph for them!
I hate seeing what's happened to Ankeny. Like the school splitting just leaves a lot of "what ifs." I think they could do some serious work as the same Visual Adrenaline we knew. Sorry if this is annoying or what not, I just feel bad this happened.
Although Ankeny kept the big name, they have a new director and (as I understand it) the majority of "Ankeny" students ended up at Ankeny Centennial. So despite the repute that comes with the name "Visual Adrenaline", they in many ways have a "new" program this year. Considering this, they are doing quite well.
I hate seeing what's happened to Ankeny. Like the school splitting just leaves a lot of "what ifs." I think they could do some serious work as the same Visual Adrenaline we knew. Sorry if this is annoying or what not, I just feel bad this happened.
I really liked Ankeny too. I've heard mixed things as a result of the split. The Great Escape by Boys Like Girls was one of my favorite songs in high school and I was so stoked to see it in show choir! And it was very interestingly mixed with I Surrender for the opener. Very cool.
I was going to add Ankeny's repertoire to our database, but I totally missed the name of the ballad and their closer had what seemed like a lot of songs. Anyone know their setlist by chance?
I Surrender
The Great Escape
Troublemaker
Hex Girls
Where is Love?
Make it Last/Elevate
I really liked Ankeny too. I've heard mixed things as a result of the split. The Great Escape by Boys Like Girls was one of my favorite songs in high school and I was so stoked to see it in show choir! And it was very interestingly mixed with I Surrender for the opener. Very cool.
I was going to add Ankeny's repertoire to our database, but I totally missed the name of the ballad and their closer had what seemed like a lot of songs. Anyone know their setlist by chance?
Buffalo Grove was incredible. When you think about all the different show concepts out there, theirs was so simple. And I think there's elegance in simplicity especially when you're THAT good! If there was a best costumes caption, they would get it! Definitely one of my favorite shows this season.
Another show is really enjoy is Jefferson. I've seen them on YouTube and a few other live feeds and their show is just so authentic. I'm glad they consistently make finals, but I would certainly place them higher than they've been getting.
I would have to say the same about Jefferson! I absolutely love their show this season!! I feel like everything works perfectly! Hoping they place high up tonight!
Jefferson wins the creativity award for not using that "Butterfly-Wings-Mama told me not..." song. This is the only group of the 8 I've seen tonight to not have that song
Buffalo Grove was incredible. When you think about all the different show concepts out there, theirs was so simple. And I think there's elegance in simplicity especially when you're THAT good! If there was a best costumes caption, they would get it! Definitely one of my favorite shows this season.
Another show is really enjoy is Jefferson. I've seen them on YouTube and a few other live feeds and their show is just so authentic. I'm glad they consistently make finals, but I would certainly place them higher than they've been getting.
Thanks for all the prelim information - it's been updated above.
If they are your predictions, are they really random? And if so, why are you making them?
I asked the same thing previously. Apparently it's just mocking the folks that label their predictions as such. I don't really get it either.
"Completely Random" Predictions:
GC: Buffalo Grove (sweep)
1RU: Kennedy Senior
2RU: Ankeny
3RU: Jefferson Senior
4RU: Dowling Catholic
5RU: Bemidji
If they are your predictions, are they really random? And if so, why are you making them?
Class A Placements:
Grand Champion: Bloomington Kennedy "East Side Swingers"
1st Runner Up: Bloomington Jefferson "Jive"
2nd Runner Up: Bemidji "La Voce Ballo"
Caption Awards:
Best Female Soloist: Emma Negrete (Dowling Catholic)
Best Male Soloist: Brian McCallister (Buffalo Grove)
Best Stage Crew: Bloomington Kennedy
Best Band: Bloomington Jefferson
People's Choice Award: Buffalo Grove
Finalists (Performance Order)
Bloomington Kennedy
Wahlert
Bemidji
Buffalo Grove
Bloomington Jefferson
Ankeny
Waconia Star Power 2014
