Whatever happened to Mr. Fletcher? He really did accomplish some great things up there...
He left sort of amid scandal. A few of the parents were upset by how much show choir was costing them (I think it might have been $750 for the girls), and it was a big deal, including making the news back in the day. He told them that if they wanted a top flight show choir program, this is what they do, and let them make the decision. They chose not to have that level of show choir (I think it even may have been discontinued for a while), and he left. I am not sure what he is doing now.
Yes, around that time Western Dubuque's "5th Avenue" was one of the up and coming choirs, but perhaps more importantly, a great competition stop. Their choir, led by Tom Fletcher was darn good and as you can see, they played host to a number of amazing groups.
Whatever happened to Mr. Fletcher? He really did accomplish some great things up there...
Yes, around that time Western Dubuque's "5th Avenue" was one of the up and coming choirs, but perhaps more importantly, a great competition stop. Their choir, led by Tom Fletcher was darn good and as you can see, they played host to a number of amazing groups.
Western Dubuque "5th Avenue Show Choir Invitational" 1998-
Grand Champion- Cedar Rapids Washington "Momentum"
1st Runner Up- Holmen "Midwest Express"
2nd Runner Up- Eisenhower "Elite Enegy"
3rd Runner Up- Cedar Rapids Kennedy "Happiness, Inc."
4th Runner Up- Sumner "Sensations"
5th Runner Up- Cedar Rapids Washington "Vivace"
Best Vocals- Cedar Rapids Washington
Best Choreography- Cedar Rapids Washington
Best Combo- Eisenhower
Most Creative Show- Eisenhower
Best Sportsmanship- Eisenhower
Best Female Soloist- Emily Edward (Holmen)
Best Male Soloist- Austin Ness (Cedar Rapids Washington)
Western Dubuque 2000- Grand Champion- Fort Atkinson "South High Street Singers"
1st Runner Up- Mt. Zion "Swingsations"
2nd Runner Up- Cedar Rapids Washington "Momentum"
3rd Runner Up- Mt. Zion "Les Femmes"
4th Runner Up- Hudson "First Edition"
5th Runner Up- Cedar Rapids Kennedy "Happiness, Inc."
Western Dubuque 2001
GC- "Swingsations" Mt. Zion, IL
1st RU- "South High St. Singers" Ft. Atkinson, WI
2nd RU- "Westside Delegation" Cedar Rapids, IA
3rd RU- "Choralation" Milton, WI
4th RU- "Northside Establishment" Davenport North, IA
5th RU- "Les Femmes" Mt. Zion, IL
Best Vocals: "Swingsations" Mt. Zion, IL
Best Choreography: "Swingsations" Mt. Zion, IL
Best Band "South High St. Singers"
Best Crew "South High St. Singers"
He left sort of amid scandal. A few of the parents were upset by how much show choir was costing them (I think it might have been $750 for the girls), and it was a big deal, including making the news back in the day. He told them that if they wanted a top flight show choir program, this is what they do, and let them make the decision. They chose not to have that level of show choir (I think it even may have been discontinued for a while), and he left. I am not sure what he is doing now.