Wow i am really excited about this competition, this is the first one i have done in november and i am really looking forward to it. good luck to everyone that will be competing there. this should be a really close competition
Hello Everybody.. I know all of you that know me have been missing me.. But yea i will be at southmont of course i will be there to support my former group Anderson Singers Unlimited and ma ladies of Class Act.. But for everybody else.. I just wanted to say good luck.. And to all my ladies from Dekalb I cant wait to see you guys again.. I think this will be a real good competition even though its early in the game.. So yall all better bring it..
And all yall peeps from Anderson.. Yall already know I wont settle for anything but the best.. Yall have to show everybody that last year was not just a lucky year for Singers Unlimited.. DO THA DANG THANG!!!
Lions Pride will be going just to watch this year. We competed last year at Southmont but are still working on our show so unfortunatly we wont be competing until january. But good luck to all who will be there... I'll be rooting yalls on!!
I'm gonna be there which should excite everyone ... k yea ... just kidding. Umm yea I can't wait I've missed competition season SOOO much. I can't wait to see Claire. ... and OH YEA THE BEST DEKALB GIRLS EVER ... Gabby and Holly! ... oh boy ... i'm so excited!
I'm really hoping to go watch this competition...it would be loads of fun to watch all these awesome groups. I'm not even going to attempt to make predictions, because many of the groups have awesome reputations.
i totally can't wait for this competition!! i'm definitely stoked to go watch!!
my predictions:
ok, i got two
GC: Mt. Zion "Swingsations"
1RU: Dekalb "Classic Connection"
2RU: Center Grove "Sound System"
3RU: Fairfield "Choraliers"
4RU: Mt. Zion "Les Femmes"
5RU: Center Grove (Festival)
OR
GC: Center Grove "Sound System"
1RU: Mt. Zion "Swingsations"
2RU: Fairfield "Choraliers"
3RU: Dekalb "Classic Connection"
4RU: Center Grove "Debtones"
5RU: Center Grove (Festival)
I'm going ..and this is going to be really exciting even though they are just fall shows.. I cannot wait.. I really don't wanna make any predictions becuase I know I will be surprised.. I am gonna be rootin for my Anderson Singers and Class Act.. We had a good year last year keep it up and keep surprisin people!! I also can't wait to see Dekalb.. they are my personal favorite!
Like I said before...this contest will be a huge toss up. I can easily see CG, Mt. Zion, Fairfield, or DeKalb taking GC.
But I honestly don't see Mt. Zion coming to any competition without the intent to win. While "getting their feet wet" for Ona could very well be part of their decision for competing early this year, I don't think that they would compete simply for that reason alone. I just have a gut feeling that Mt. Zion is goingvto be extremely tough (not necessarily unbeatable though) even with the loss of so many seniors. I don't think they would randomly start competing early if they thought they were going to get 3rd or 4th. My opinion: Mt. Zion will be in the top 2.
However, I do think all the groups have something different in their favor:
Center Grove will be vocally strong and probably have a more traditional classic show.
Fairfield is extremely well-rounded. They have a great choral sound and clean dancing.
Dekalb OWNS the Southmont invite, they've already competed once, and choreographically they'll probably be the cleanest.
And I think MTZ has great momentum coming off last season. And with the loss of so many seniors they probably feel that they have something to prove.
And I don't think anyone should rule out a surprise Finalist spot for either Mooresville or Anderson. Mooresville was right in the hunt last year with CG and DeKalb, and Anderson just had a very good season.
Alot of it will probably have to do with the judging panel. A more vocally inclined panel will probably give CG and Fairfield and edge. And vice versa for Mt. Zion and DeKalb.
Bottom line: This is the best line-up Southmont has had in a while. Its going to be an exciting day. Good luck to all groups!
I think you folks are forgetting this competition is in NOVEMBER! LOL!
What I mean is, this comp as well as any early comp, will be won by the most prepared group. Especially when there so many groups who are at the top of their game once the season gets in full swing, the winner will be the group who is most ready.
I think it's impressive that all of these groups are going out so early in the year- it's a brave thing to do, even with Fall shows instead of comp shows.
I think you folks are underestimating Fairfield... they have always been known for excellent vocals and energetic shows, and from what I've heard, they are at the top of their game. They had a great season last year, winning multiple GCs as well as awards for Best Vocals and Best Choreography. I'm personally expecting them in the top two spots.
I've also heard that Mt. Z is not using any of their spring show at Southmont. Scott, since they did lose so many seniors last year, I'm guessing they want to get the group onstage once before Onalaska, which has always been a contest that Mt. Zion is after to win. With this being Paul Gulsvig's last year at Ona, I have a feeling that the Mt. Z folks want to make sure things are on the right path for that contest, which is why I surmise that they're competing at Southmont.
I could be totally wrong... Mt. Zion has always competed extensively, so maybe they just want to get started sooner! Just my guess.
As for the results, I think Best Vocals will go to either Center Grove or Fairfield; Best Choreo will likely be DeKalb in my opinion. DeKalb is used to competing at these fall contests, and they'll probably be performing part of their spring show at Southmont. One thing is for sure... it will be very interesting to sit back and watch!
Southmont Show Choir Invitational 2005
