In 2011, both Westside "ATSC" and Ankeny "Visual Adrenaline" qualified via Orlando, but didn't attend Nationals. Not sure why, but both of those groups are again attending FAME Orlando. Franklin Central "FC Singers" also qualified back in 2011 and didn't attend Nationals despite Nationals being held in their home city of Indianapolis.
I think a lot of it will depend on each and every school's individual calendars. Some schools might have conflicts such as Prom, school musicals, or perhaps ISSMA events (or something similar for non-Indiana groups).
We(westside ATSC) didnt attend back in 2011 because the nationals date lined up with prom and DECA Nationals. DECA is huge at westside and we had like half of our group qualify for it
I'm guessing Los Al won't be going to Nationals since they're going to Fame Orlando for their yearly trip. Just an educated guess tho...I don't have any inside info yet haha
That's kinda what I was thinking, too. I was secretly hoping someone would volunteer that information.
Do we know of any groups who won't be continuing to Nationals even if they place top three in one of the regional events?
I'm guessing Los Al won't be going to Nationals since they're going to Fame Orlando for their yearly trip. Just an educated guess tho...I don't have any inside info yet haha
Do we know of any groups who won't be continuing to Nationals even if they place top three in one of the regional events?
In 2011, both Westside "ATSC" and Ankeny "Visual Adrenaline" qualified via Orlando, but didn't attend Nationals. Not sure why, but both of those groups are again attending FAME Orlando. Franklin Central "FC Singers" also qualified back in 2011 and didn't attend Nationals despite Nationals being held in their home city of Indianapolis.
I think a lot of it will depend on each and every school's individual calendars. Some schools might have conflicts such as Prom, school musicals, or perhaps ISSMA events (or something similar for non-Indiana groups).
I believe I have read something to the effect that the Fame National Champion gets an automatic berth in the next year's championship, and does not have to go to a qualifier. Fuzzy recollection only. Wheaton does not have Fame Nationals on their calendar, however.
If all the above information is correct, and Wheaton Warrenville is not competing in any FAME event, this will mean we will have a new FAME National Champion for the first time.
Granted there have only been two FAME National Champion contests, but yes you are correct.
Do we know of any groups who won't be continuing to Nationals even if they place top three in one of the regional events?
Is Los Al going to both Fame events?
Yes, Los Al "SoundFX" and "Soundtrax" will be making appearances at both Hollywood and Orlando #2 according to the FAME website and Los Al calendar.
Hollywood
Danville HS "Delegation"
John Burroughs HS "Powerhouse"
Los Alamitos HS "Sound FX"
New York
Hart HS "Sound Vibrations"
Mt. Zion HS "Swingsations"
Waltham HS "Music Unlimited"
Orlando #1
Ankeny HS "Visual Adrenaline"
Bonita Vista HS "The Music Machine"
Omaha Westside HS "Amazing Technicolor Show Choir"
Chicago
Center Grove HS "Sound System"
Crete-Monee HS "Cavaliers"
Petal HS "Soundsations"
Branson
Jackson Academy “Encore”
Jenks HS "Trojanaires"
Johnston HS “Innovation”
Orlando #2
Fairfield HS “Choraliers”
Franklin Central HS "FC Singers"
Los Alamitos HS "Sound FX"
Orlando #2 FAME Nationals 3rd Spot (due to Los Al): Jackson Prep “Reveillon”
If all the above information is correct, and Wheaton Warrenville is not competing in any FAME event, this will mean we will have a new FAME National Champion for the first time.
If I remember correctly, last year they did top 3 from each competition moves on to FAME Nationals. And if a group has already received a bid from a previous qualifier, that bid moves on to the 3RU.
MIXED PREDICTIONS (IAO):
Hollywood:
Danville
John Burroughs
Los Alamitos
New York:
Hart
Madison Central
Mt. Zion
Orlando #1:
Bonita Vista
Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Omaha Westside
FAME Hollywood
American Leadership Academy (UT) “Evolution”
Cypress HS (CA) “High Voltage”
Danville HS (IL) “Delegation”
Danville HS (IL) “Contemporaires”
Eldorado HS (NM) "Gold Rush"
Eldorado HS (NM) "24 Carat"
Horizon HS (AZ) “Step On Stage”
John Burroughs HS (CA) “Powerhouse”
John Burroughs HS (CA) “Sound Sensations”
Los Alamitos HS (CA) “Sound FX”
Los Alamitos HS (CA) “Soundtrax”
Los Alamitos HS (CA) “Xtreme”
Marshall HS (MN) “Tiger Drive”
Santa Susana HS (CA) "Vivace"
Studio 3 Performing Arts (AZ) “Showstoppers”
FAME New York
Andover HS (MA) “From Start To Finish”
Andover HS (MA) “Nothin’ But Treble”
Chantilly HS (VA) “Showstoppers”
Hart HS (CA) "Sound Vibrations"
Hart HS (CA) “Hartbreakers”
Madison Central HS (MS) “Reveille”
Mt. Zion HS (IL) “Swingsations”
Mt. Zion HS (IL) “Les Femmes”
Sterling HS (NJ) “Silvertones”
Sumrall HS (MS) “Legacy”
Uniondale HS (NY) “Rhythm of the Night”
Waltham HS (MA) "Music Unlimited"
Euphoria (UK) “Show Choir” (from England – Exhibition)
Hosted by Pearl River Community College “Pearl River Singers”
FAME Orlando #1
Ankeny HS (IA) “Visual Adrenaline”
Beech HS (TN) “Melodic Impact”
Bonita Vista HS (CA) “The Music Machine”
Bonita Vista HS (CA) “Sound Unlimited”
Cedar Rapids Jefferson HS (IA) “Westside Delegation”
Central HS (?) “Central Singers”
Manchester HS (VA) “Capital Swing”
Manchester HS (VA) “Touch of Swing”
Norwell HS (IN) “Knight Moves”
Norwell HS (IN) “Knight Stars”
Omaha Westside HS (NE) “Amazing Technicolor Show Choir”
Shepherd Hill (MA) “Fantasy”
Shepherd Hill (MA) “Illusion”
FAME Chicago
Center Grove HS (IN) “Sound System”
Center Grove HS (IN) “Debtones”
Colby HS (WI) "Coalition"
Crete-Monee HS (IL) "Cavaliers"
Crete-Monee HS (IL) "Faces"
Dove-Dukes Productions (NC) "Show Choir"
Menchville HS (VA) “(m)pulse”
Petal HS (MS) “Soundsations”
Petal HS (MS) “Innovations”
Volcano Vista HS (NM) “Vocal Velocity”
FAME Branson
Arlington HS (?) “Flight”
Bellevue West HS (NE) “Connection”
Broken Arrow HS (OK) “Tiger Rhythm”
Columbus North HS (IN) “Debuteens”
Columbus North HS (IN) “Music Men”
Coppell HS (TX) “Vivace”
Elkhorn South HS (NE) "Blackout"
Gateway HS (CO) "Athenians"
Gateway HS (CO) "Show Choir"
Jackson Academy (MS) “Encore”
Jenks HS (OK) "Trojanaires"
Johnston HS (IA) “Innovation”
Millard West HS (NE) "West in the Groove"
Millard West HS (NE) "Uptown Girls"
South Jones HS (MS) “Company”
South Jones HS (MS) “New Edition”
Willow Canyon (AZ) “Evolution”
FAME Orlando #2
Carroll HS (IN) “Minstrel Magic”
Carroll HS (IN) “Select Sound”
Fairfield HS (OH) “Choraliers”
Fairfield HS (OH) "Pure Elegance"
Franklin Central HS (IN) "FC Singers"
Franklin Central HS (IN) "High Voltage"
Hurricane HS (WV) “Red Hot”
Jackson Prep (MS) “Reveillon”
Los Alamitos HS (CA) "Sound FX"
Los Alamitos HS (CA) "Soundtrax"
Miami Killian HS (FL) “Show Choir”
Seminole HS (FL) “Destiny”
Seminole HS (FL) “Pizazz”
Troy Buchanon HS (MO) “Express”
Troy Buchanon HS (MO) “Soundwave”
Just starting this topic up so we can get things configured. Do we have a master list of all of the choirs at each of the events like last year? It's fun to try to figure out who might make it to the end and ultimately be in contention for this thing.
FAME Show Choir National Finals 2013
