LeMars and Emmetsburg were the top groups of the opening round. CPU and LB bands created huge problems for their groups vocals and diction. Carroll came out flat, and Westwood had some pitch issues (solos) and seemed a little out of it.
All the groups picked it up in the finals- Westwood got it all together and moved up, Carroll really brought it up. Every finals group did better than the opening round by far. As predicted, it was a very even, very close comp.
Hintons parents did a great job and the student hosts were great.
Fun day!!!
Thank you so much for the compliment. Did you see us in finals? Not to be a nag, but any opinion, comment, or even a kind critique is appreciated
LeMars and Emmetsburg were the top groups of the opening round. CPU and LB bands created huge problems for their groups vocals and diction. Carroll came out flat, and Westwood had some pitch issues (solos) and seemed a little out of it.
All the groups picked it up in the finals- Westwood got it all together and moved up, Carroll really brought it up. Every finals group did better than the opening round by far. As predicted, it was a very even, very close comp.
Hintons parents did a great job and the student hosts were great.
Fun day!!!
Today was the best day of show choir in my four year career. Sadly, it was also my last.
Today was a crazy, emotion filled day. We were so excited to get our 'revenge' on Carroll, after they beat us by 40 points at Emmetsburg. But we weren't sure what to think of CPU or Westwood, who we were told were 'out for blood' after we passed them in finals at Heelan. After daytime results, we were right up in the top 4 mess. They were very, very close. And we had an amazing pep talk before finals, and it was the best show we gave all season. And it showed. We had the whole house rocking.. I've never heard a crowd so loud. It was the best feeling in the world. And I cried. And when they were announcing final awards.. When they said 2RU: Center Point.. my heart leaped.. I was just like. oh my gosh oh my gosh.. and then we finished 1RU.. I was so happy. The best way to end my show choir career. It may not have been a picture perfect ending, but it was perfect.
Westwood -- I love your ballad. I kept singing it, and it made me cry because the lyrics just matched everything that I'm going through. I just love it. I also love lost in the wilderness. One of my favorite songs. You guys are just so fantastic. Mr. Gerking is an AMAZING man who has done wonders for show choirs in northwest Iowa. He's a class act man. It was fun to have a little mini show choir rivalry with you this year But in the end, I started the "Congradulations *clap clap clap clap clap*" cheer for you guys You guys deserved it.
Center Point - I never got to see you guys. But I heard you guys were very good. You guys deserved to win class 3A and I'm glad you did. It was slightly disappointing to see your reactions when you found out you finished 2nd Runner Up, though. None of you cheered, and you just sat there, shocked that LeMars and Westwood overtook you in finals. I can understand, though. Congratulations on an amazing season.
Carroll - I'm not fond of you guys.. lol because of what happened at Emmetsburg Its funny how last year, we beat you at Eburg, and then you beat us at Hinton, and this year you beat us at Eburg, and we beat you at Hinton. I just have to say.. your vocals are FANTASTIC. I was in awe for the majority of your show, especially your ballad. Simply amazing.
Emmetsburg - Again, i didn't get to see you guys It upset me because I really wanted to see the group that belongs to Mr. Fog. You were my moms favorite show of the day (Besides us, of course, but she's bias ) Fantastic job today!
Lawton Bronson - I didn't get to see you guys, either. But I saw you at Westwood when I went to watch. Your guys' show is really fun I also really like your ballad
Other shows I saw:
Hudson: Your guy's show was my favorite of the day. Your ballad was really good. Letters from War is just an amazing song that i LOVE, because of Mt. Zion. The arrangement was weird, but I was expecting a lot worse. You guys sounded awesome and I got goosebumps And your Men in Tights novelty.. FREAKING HILARIOUS. IT was just fantastic
Hinton - I'm obsessed with you guys. OBSESSED. When my friend and I went to Westwood to watch, your parents 'adopted' us, and we sat front row center to cheer for you in finals. And we went all out. I fell in love then, and its grown. I yelled almost non stop for you guys tonight. I love your show. EVERY song. Especially Run Freedom Run. AND your ballad. I just love you guys soooo much.
It was just a fantastic day overall. Hinton was, as always, a fantastic host. Our room hosts were AMAZING and just everything was awesome.
Grand Champion: Westwood "Rebelaires"
1st RU: Le Mars "Crimson & Black"
2nd RU: Center Point Urbana "Summit Street Singers"
3rd RU: Carroll "Swingsations"
4th RU: Emmetsburg "High Voltage"
5th RU: Lawton "Momentum"
This looks like it's going to be a VERY close competition. If it wasn't so far away, I would love to come and watch. I'm already going through "show choir withdrawl"
GROUP WARM-UP STAGING PERFORMANCE
Panther Pulse-Dakota Valley School (MS) 7:45 AM 8:05 AM 8:10 AM
Voices in Motion-Westwood (MS) 8:05 AM 8:25 AM 8:30 AM
Genesis-Sioux City Catholic Schools(MS) 8:25 AM 8:45 AM 8:50 AM
Special Effect-Lawton (MS) 8:45 AM 9:05 AM 9:10 AM
Emmetsburg Show Choir-Emmetsburg (MS) 9:05 AM 9:25 AM 9:30 AM
MORNING BREAK 9:50 AM
Starlights-Heelan Prep. 9:30 AM 9:55 AM 10:00 AM
Knightlights-O'Gorman Prep. 9:55 AM 10:20 AM 10:25 AM
Illumination-Center Point Urbana Prep. 10:20 AM 10:45 AM 10:50 AM
Black & Gold-Emmetsburg Prep. 10:45 AM 11:10 AM 11:15 AM
L-M Impulse-Laurens Marathon High School (1A) 11:10 AM 11:35 AM 11:40 AM
JH Awards will be presented before Lunch Break
LUNCH BREAK 12:20 PM
Momentum-Lawton High School (2A) 12:55 PM 1:20 PM 1:25 PM
HMS Show Hawks- HMS Highs School (2A) 1:20 PM 1:45 PM 1:50 PM
Summit Street Singers-Center Point Urbana HS (3A) 1:45 PM 2:10 PM 2:15 PM
Crimson & Black- Le Mars Community HS (3A) 2:10 PM 2:35 PM 2:40 PM
Swingsations-Carroll High School (3A) 2:35 PM 3:00 PM 3:05 PM
AFTERNOON BREAK 3:30 PM
Quantum-Manson NW Webster High School (2A) 3:15 PM 3:40 PM 3:45 PM
High Voltage-Emmetsburg High School (2A) 3:40 PM 4:05 PM 4:10 PM
First Edition-Hudson High School (2A) 4:05 PM 4:30 PM 4:35 PM
Rebelaires-Westwood High School (2A) 4:30 PM 4:55 PM 5:00 PM
Sound Explosions-Hinton JH (Exhibition) 4:55 PM 5:20 PM 5:25 PM
AWARDS CEREMONY 5:50 PM
(Following the awards ceremomy, the gymnasium will be cleared)
DINNER BREAK 6:00 PM
EVENING PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Doors Open at 6:45 PM
Hinton Soundsational Invitational 2009
Thank you so much for the compliment. Did you see us in finals? Not to be a nag, but any opinion, comment, or even a kind critique is appreciated 
Its funny how last year, we beat you at Eburg, and then you beat us at Hinton, and this year you beat us at Eburg, and we beat you at Hinton. 
It upset me because I really wanted to see the group that belongs to Mr. Fog. You were my moms favorite show of the day (Besides us, of course, but she's bias 
