First let me state... I was not at finals. So none of my comments reflect what happened at finals.
I noticed a few things during the day... most shows were really boring, and it seems that show choirs are starting to go with the trend of jeans and pop music. Some did well, others didn't. Also... vocals were not so hot. I didn't find one group that I all around liked vocally until I heard Omaha Westside sing.
This is what my daytime list would have looked like from the groups that I watched...
1st- Eisenhower (Choreography)
2nd- Omaha Westside (Vocals)
3rd- Mt. Zion
4th- Buffalo Grove
5th- Twinsburg
6th- La Crosse Central
7th- Xavier
8th- Mitchell
9th- Sauk Prairie
10th- Wheaton Warrenville
11th- Holmen
12th- Fort Atkinson (Band)
13th- Logan
Eisenhower-
People are probably thinking "Oh lord, Jorge is just biased because he LOVES Eisenhower"... well, you are right... but also... I think overall in the day time they gave us the overall package. Their choreography was clean and awesome, their vocals were pretty good (better than Mt. Zion, Buffalo Grove, Twinsburg, and GCS), their band sounded phenomenal. The show was just amazing. Some of my classmates who had never saw EEE finally understood why I like them so much. I thought for sure they would be 1st or 2nd in the day time. I loved your show... and I was thrilled to see you all... I can't wait to see you at Sullivan.
Omaha Westside-
I thought Omaha Westside was vocally the best in the day. Their show was fun, and you can tell that they have improved greatly on choreography.
Mt. Zion-
Mt. Zion has a fun show. They need to work on vocals, because those were really weak. Their choreography looked clean the majority of the time, but some parts were still messy. Nothing a few rehearsals can't clean up. I think I like last years show better... but I know tons of people will love this show. Time may be an issue, I could have sworn you guys ran over 1 1/2 minutes in the day time, but I guess not if GCS was the only group who recieved deductions.
Buffalo Grove-
Everyone knows I'm not a fan. But... I can actually say that this is my first favorite BG show. They almost had the whole package, but their vocals and dynamics were just lousy in the day. Some alumni friends told me they really stepped it up in the night rounds last night. I still am not a fan of the show design, choreography, and some songs... but that's all matter of opinion. Those kids performed what they recieved with all their heart. This group had great energy. Hats off to them.
Twinsburg-
Vocally, it wasn't so hot. Diction was a problem. But, I still thought that you would make finals, and I was sad you guys didn't. I really liked the show. Great job.
La Crosse Central-
I didn't like you guys opening with the ballad. The novelties were GREAT! I was a bit sad with your vocals in the day round, but obviously you guys really stepped it up in the night round. Choreography was clean and fun. Willamania lost alot of energy vocally, facially, and dance wise. I just don't know if it's that powerful of a closer. I love the song though, and your arrangement really stays true to the original recording. The outfits were certainly festive. You guys will be on the ball this year again!
Xavier-
Wow... I was so impressed, again! You guys get better, and better, and better! GREAT CHOREOGRAPHY! Vocals were shaky, you guys should be producing alot more sound for all of those people. The energy and facials were great. And of course... Laura Fuller did an excellent job on her solo! Keep working hard, and I can't wait to see you all later in the season.
Sauk Prairie-
You did well with this musical. The vocals were great. The choreography looked like a mix of Godspell and Fiddler moves though. hahaha. I enjoyed the show.
Overall... Onalaska was pretty okay.
I'm sorry my comments were so vague... but, these groups have tons more competitions, and I know all of them are going to improve greatly... so much, that if the top six Onalaska groups competed at the end of March, results would be completely different.
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ONA
This is Our Time
Beat Me Daddy Eight To The Bar (Andrews Sisters)
Circle of Life (Lion King)
Off The Wall (Michael Jackson)
One With Everything (Styx)
This is Our Time is by Barry Manilow, and I believe Beat me Daddy was originally by Glen Miller and his orchestra (but I could be wrong on that one
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MTZ
Let Me Entertain You (Robbie Williams)
Music Goes Round And Round (Tommy Dorsey)
Love Heals (bonus track on the Rent movie soundtrack)
Switch Medley (included a bunch of songs, only one coming to mind right now is Bohemian Rhapsody)
So Caught Up (not sure of artist, if anyone knows please post)
are you frickin' KIDDING ME?!?! i would like to say that when "Let Me Entertain You" first came out, i said it'd be the perfect show choir opener. nobody listened to me. and i am seriously in love with "love heals"
i have to see mtz's show this year. are they going to chicagoland?
These are the set lists for the finalists (out of the program with a few alterations that I remember)
Buffalo Grove
Moondance
Mr. Bojangles
In Whatever Time We Have (Children Of Eden)
guys number (i don't remember and wasn't listed in the program)
girls number - We'll Be Together
Closer (also not listed)
Sauk Prairie
selections from "Big River"
LaCrosse Central
Blue Skies (Point of Grace version)
This Could Be The Start Of Something Big
Great Big Stuff (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels)
The Song That Goes Like This (Spamalot)
Big Time (not Linda Eder)
Willamania (Will Rogers Follies)
Omaha Westside
The New World (Songs For A New World)
Feeling Good (Michael Buble)
Once Upon A Time
Lonely No More/Since U Been Gone (Rob Thomas/Kelly Clarkson)
They Dance
EEE
Talkin' Loud
Down With Love (Michael Buble & Holly Palmer)
Not While I'm Around
This Is How A Heart Breaks/Heartbreaker (Rob Thomas/can'tt remember)
Classic Rock Medley (Sweet Home Alabama, Son Of A Preacher Man and others)
MTZ
Let Me Entertain You (Robbie Williams)
Music Goes Round And Round (Tommy Dorsey)
Love Heals (bonus track on the Rent movie soundtrack)
Switch Medley (included a bunch of songs, only one coming to mind right now is Bohemian Rhapsody
So Caught Up (not sure of artist, if anyone knows please post)
ONA
This is Our Time
Beat Me Daddy Eight To The Bar (Andrews Sisters)
Circle of Life (Lion King)
Off The Wall (Michael Jackson)
One With Everything (Styx)
It's 2:30 in the morning and that's all I can remember - great job to all the ggroups that performed - this is going to be a very exciting year for show choir!
1st- Mt. Zion
2nd- Buffalo Grove
3rd- Eisenhower
4th- Omaha Westside
5th- La Crosse Central
6th- Sauk Prairie
7th- Twinsburg
8th- Davenport West
9th- Fort Atkinson
10th- Wheaton Warrenville
11th- Xavier
12th- Mitchell
13th- Holmen
14th- Chi High
15th- Neenah
16th- Logan
17th- Washburn
18th- De Pere
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La Crosse also captured Best Band
he he, "captured" sounds funny.... like they stole it or something. La Crosse stole the best band! somebody save the hostage band! sorry, i'm a dork, i know.
GOOD JOB EVERYONE!!!
Onalaska Show Choir Classic 2006
