- Medals are a hit! I wish the other festivals would invest the money like we do.
TA
I have a question regarding the medals. I attended the comp last year and I, too, thought the medals were a great idea - but, as it has been a year I have forgotten the criteria for the medals being awarded. Could you please post that when you have the chance? Thanks!
And now we come back to Monday after a weekend of fun! by the way... did anyone win the money for bets taken on standings??? I'lll check that forum later. I want to give shout outs to Brittany and Virginia for bein kick ass hostesses. This was my first SoCal and I had a blast. I met so many people! Thai, Christina, and a couple other cuties caught my eye between sets. Anyways, that is what show choir is about! Trying your best, having a blast, and being able to have fun with new people!
I have no experience in judging shows but I was amazed at EVERYONE so don't feel bad. Only people that have extrememly acute eyes and opinions can catch tiny errors! I only hope Ramona can do better next year, I was kinda dissapointed for being set in advanced with groups of such high caliber. Oh well, one year to go!
I hope to see tons more people at JAMBOREE! on May 10th!
agreed...i thot you (celebration) performed very well that nite. i wus dissapointed that you guyz didnt place. good job tho
i looooooooooooove burbank's show! i kinda hoped that they wouldve gotten first...or else at least music or show...or sumthin! but...good job anyways. i really love inside out...i dled the one from this site and i listen to it at home!...hahahah
powerhouse is awesome...like always...but...to me...it felt like something was lackin for some reason. i dunno wut it wus...but...man...you guyz are still sooo awesome. and hey...the awards prove it. also, i actually saw someone fall...it wus surprising...not to be mean or anything...just i think it wus a first times seeing someone fall from there...hope you (whoever that wus) is ok
carlsbad...good show...good vocals...i like danger zone..hahah
sux...i misssed o-side and eastlake and bv. i missed "im a man"!!! haha. and bohemian rhapsody!...but it wus awesome on tv. hmm...where those light formations supposed to say anything?...j/w. and bv!...i really wanted to watch you guyz too...only watched it like once or so.
vista...very different show...entertaining...and i like it cus its different. but yes...lots of dance breaks...but yet...its ok. o...i hope the girl that fell is ok (the one while using the stick to do a flip)
ramona...pretty kooool show. i like the whole bandstand thing...haha. o thot that the dancing wus kool...wit the swing type stuff. o...and heather (i dunno u) but...you are a pretty good performer....very throw-able...hahah(as a good thing). and tina...good solo...good singin!...gj to you guyz...and gl in the future...lotsa potential!
good comp...i just wished i couldve been more involved...like meet more ppl. i met jimmy tho!...yay...and...i saw/sed hi to mr atienza. he looked like he was busy...didnt talk to him...o well...one day...haha. gosh...having a gf/one very good friend sux at times...dun get to walk around and meet people...o well...it wus still very FUN!
AWESOME COMPETITION!!!...very...very koool. the way it runs and how its structured...and mr a being on the mic is good. (only bad thing was...the slippery, elevated stage...but...still kool) i love it...hope to go bak next year!
yeah....sorry for the lack of video footage from some of the groups.......like mr a said i only made this video in 2 1/2 days....im sorry if it offended any of the groups that were not shown,but i didnt have a lot to work with.....i only had footage from two comps and not everyone was at the same comp(except for fullerton).....however...i will get more footage next year and will make another video and i pomise it will only get better.........this last video was a last minute idea we had...
As a representative of an all-girls show choir, I'd like to make a comment on improving the "positive atmosphhere." I heard many girls [from Sound Unlimited and other groups as well] talking about this, so I figured that it might be a good thing to mention here for next year.
The slide show at the beginning of the advanced mixed division made the girls groups feel rather left out. With showy lights, references only to mixed groups and a big "Welcome to the Southern California Show Choir Invitational" after the girls groups, I think it set a "It's time for the mixed groups: Now, the competition can start" kind of tone. I hope you'll take that into consideration for 2004.
-Maki Kitano
Will do!
This was a last minute video done THIS week! By ONE guy from our tech crew! Matt!
Since it was such a hit... We will make a BETTER one for next year!
Thanks Maki!
As a HUGE SUPPORTER of Girl groups, you should know that I (we) did not mean to offend any of the girl groups at any measure!
As a representative of an all-girls show choir, I'd like to make a comment on improving the "positive atmosphhere." I heard many girls [from Sound Unlimited and other groups as well] talking about this, so I figured that it might be a good thing to mention here for next year.
The slide show at the beginning of the advanced mixed division made the girls groups feel rather left out. With showy lights, references only to mixed groups and a big "Welcome to the Southern California Show Choir Invitational" after the girls groups, I think it set a "It's time for the mixed groups: Now, the competition can start" kind of tone. I hope you'll take that into consideration for 2004.
My opinions on Socal...
Vista is boring. Im sorry... Im not one who goes to a show choir competition to watch a musical. But thats just me. Yeah. Sounded good, but it seemed like they danced way more than they sang. So yeah.
HMMMM......I respect your opinion but I also think that our shows are a lot more entertaining than the same old show choir show....dont get me wrong when you guys throw together pop songs and sequins filled shows they can be entertaining, but they can also get pretty old, and I know that when Vista takes the stage we wake people up because we are so different and we enjoy being that choir that gets all the applause from the audience for being unique. We have just as much talent as your choir, we put all aspects of performing into our shows, acting, dancing, and singing. We just prefer to showcase our talent in a different way.
Overall So Cal = greatest comp EVER!  peace out everyone
Mike
Thanks!
I wish more competitions would emulate what we have accomplished!
- Starting at 12 noon means you leave at 8pm and get home at a decent hour! Our E.T.A. back to Chula Vista High School from LA competitions is 3am!! ...quite exhausting!
- Medals are a hit! I wish the other festivals would invest the money like we do.
- Positive Atmosphere! This is what show choir should be all about! When I see people non-supportive due to competition anxiety, it makes me happy that SO CAL is not that way!
- Meeting people! It is nice to see everyone getting a chance to talk. At many of the festivals toward the beginning of the year, we only know you through your shows and this page.
i just wanna say thank you to everyone who thinks we were "robbed". it's really flattering. but the judges preside overall and burroughs must have had something they wanted we didnt have. Life goes on ... although i'm sad for not winning, i am glad to have taken home 2nd and i'm very happy for all of my buds at burroughs cuz i love them all! I had a blast hangin out with people new and old. NATE DAWG!!!! SO glad i met you, you're an awesome guy... i just wish LA were closer to San Diego cuz i have SO many friends down there!
MAJOR shout outs to BV Sound Unlimited. man, i was backstage doing riser stuff while you were on, and for going on first and whatnot, you sure kicked major butt... i called you gals winning from the beginning!
Overall So Cal = greatest comp EVER! peace out everyone
Props to Got_Ducky for voicing your true opinion. I know what you really thought of the groups Marius. Hahah jk
Not that I don't like Vista or anything, you guys were goood. The whole theme was unique and actually kept me from falling asleep. You guys have a great sound, but I would like to hear more of it (:
I agree with all those that thought Burbank was robbed of first. "Fallin' in Love" is my faaavorite song!
I saw Enchantment for the first time last night. You guys were great (:
And I saw Sound Sensations for the first time too! I thought you guys should've placed higher.
I had So much Fun at SoCal!
I met lots of cool people.
AND i very much enjoyed hosting Ramona!
All of you guys and gals were SO sweet!! It was NICE to meet you! And your director was really nice !He seemed very relaxed. He made me feel relaxed too.
You guys did a great job! Tina sings like an Angel! When i heard you practicing in the warm up room i got chills!
AND Congrats to all the groups for doing their best jobs!
I LOVED Burbank's guys group! They cracked me up! I think i formed a six pack in my abbs from laughing SO hard! Totally hilarious! They made my night!!! " border="0" alt="laugh.gif" />
Chula Vista SoCal Performance Show Choir Invitational (Day Two) 2003
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