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 Show Choir Community    Events    2025 Season    Urbandale Show Choir Invitational 2025
Event Info

February 14th-15th, 2025
Venue Info
Urbandale High School
7111 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone: (515) 457-6800
Event Details
Number of Attending Choirs:
11 Mixed Groups
3 Treble Groups
11 Middle School Groups
Event Hosts:
Urbandale "Studio"
Urbandale "Vitality"
Urbandale "Affinity"
Urbandale "Pizzazz"
Urbandale "Ambition"
Event Judges:
Steven Albaugh
Nancy Allen
Brenden Ball
David Breese
Melody Clutter
Brandon Dean
Caroline Edgeton
Lisa Rehms
Sjaan Trowbridge
Tickets
$12.00 Friday Evening
$12.00 Saturday Daytime
$12.00 Saturday Finals
$20.00 Saturday All-Day Pass
$25.00 All-Weekend Pass

Ticket sales are entirely cashless. A card reader will be present at the door.

Ticket QR codes will be scanned and wristbands will be issued.
Map
Urbandale Show Choir Invitational 2025





Awards
Predictions
Photos
Event Site
Live Stream


Middle School Division
Groups in order of performance
Joy Collective
Des Moines Christian School
Excellent Rating
Infinity
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
Best Soloist (Isaac Wedeking)
Excellent Rating
Spark
Waukee South Middle School
Excellent Rating
Side Kicks
Indianola Middle School
Excellent Rating
Ignition
Ankeny Northview Middle School
Superior Rating
En Fuego
Waukee Timberline School
Best Soloist (Kiernen Lilly-Stevens)
Superior Rating
Compass
ADM Middle School
Excellent Rating
Sound Sensation
Norwalk Middle School
Excellent Rating
Side Effects
Indianola Middle School
Superior Rating
Impact
Johnston Middle School
Superior Rating
Finals
Groups    

Innovation
Johnston High School
Grand Champion
Best Vocals
Best Choreography
Best Performer (Jonathan Tomahn)

Millennium
Waukee High School
First Runner Up
Best Soloist (Tanner Lehtinen)

Friend de Coup
Mitchell High School
Second Runner Up
Best Show Design

West in the Groove
Millard West High School
3rd Runner Up

Eos
Waukee Northwest High School
4th Runner Up

Tiger Rhythm
Broken Arrow High School
5th Runner Up
Best Band
Best Soloist (Evangeline King)
Best Instrumentalist (Jeremiah Davis)

Mixed Division (Prelims) Show
Treble Division
Groups    

Uptown
Millard West High School
First Place

Tiger Mystique
Broken Arrow High School
Second Place
Best Band
Best Soloist (Audra Williams)

Bella Voce
Johnston High School
Third Place
Best Crew

Division Judges: 
Nancy Allen (vocals), Melody Clutter (vocals), Brandon Dean (vocals), Caroline Edgeton (visuals), Sjaan Trowbridge (visuals), Steven Albaugh (critique), Brenden Ball (critique), and David Breese (band)
Prep Division
Groups    

Synergy
Johnston High School
First Place
Best Vocals
Best Choreography
Best Soloist

Spirit
Waukee High School
Second Place

Swing Cats
Millard West High School
Third Place
Best Performer (Madison Zieg)

Aurora
Waukee Northwest High School
4th Place

Division Judges: 
Nancy Allen (vocals), Melody Clutter (vocals), Brandon Dean (vocals), Caroline Edgeton (visuals), Sjaan Trowbridge (visuals), Steven Albaugh (critique), Brenden Ball (critique), and David Breese (band)
9th Grade Division
Groups    

Sound Advice
Johnston Middle School
First Place

Inferno
Waukee Timberline School
Second Place

Division Judges: 
Nancy Allen (vocals), Melody Clutter (vocals), Brandon Dean (vocals), Caroline Edgeton (visuals), Sjaan Trowbridge (visuals), Steven Albaugh (critique), Brenden Ball (critique), and David Breese (band)
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petergriffin Sunday at 5:01 AM
Post #31
+4
What. A. Competition. One for the books. And what a season this is lining up to be for everyone involved tonight. Seriously, all of these groups, especially the varsity groups that went to finals, were all so good. Millard West was so fun and goofy in the best way possible, and Millennium sent me into the 4th dimension. And I was very happy to see Innovation take GC, especially after the super fishy result at Linn Mar, IYKYK. Props to all these groups though, they all deserve the silverware they get this year.


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SC_Predicts backup Sunday at 3:49 PM
Post #33
 
I disagree with you saying Linn-Mar had fishy results. Linn Mar is a well ran comp and this year had a panel of well respected judges. There was only 1 judge that isn't "respected". I am only saying that because he has only judged once and it was at Linn-Mar this year. Out of curiosity why do you think it was fishy.


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Anonymous646500 1 day ago
Post #42
 
If I may respond with some insight with the claim of fishy judges. The reason some believe there was fishy results is because there is a connection between Wuakee NW and Lin mar. I personally don’t believe it was all that fishy however it raises some questions on how comps should judged going forward. At the end of the day all show choir is meant to do is inspire kids to be the best versions of themselves.




juliofrommississippi 13 hours ago
Post #43
+4
I don't personally believe that results at Linn-Mar had anything to do with director or program relationships. Trent and Jack are directors with integrity.

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Chris L-P Saturday at 11:51 PM (Edited)
Post #27
+15
It’s second time going to a competition like this, I decided to take notes for memory’s sake and figured some people might enjoy them here:

First of all, every single performance was excellent, I’m just here to post about the stuff I found memorable and especially notable

West in the Groove (theme: times of day? maybe there was something more, I was just in-the-moment and enjoying the show)
  • I’m a trombonist; we’re so often thought of as only playing aggressive and loud, and I commend the trombonists here for showcasing how we can play smooth and quiet too!
  • Loved the ballad! The chimes were the cherry-on-top, adding sparkle to the sound that matched the visual sparkles of the backdrop

Millennium (theme: door)
  • Unforgettable synth-sounds that briefly zapped me into another dimension
  • Fabulous use of organic dynamic contrast throughout the show; nothing sounded like a volume knob was accidentally bumped
  • Your school has the perfect crash cymbals for show choir: they sound like they’re being smashed, yet the result isn’t ear-shattering
  • The section with red-lighting wins my moshing moment of the night; this would fit right in at a metal concert, and this would absolutely give me the urge to charge into the mosh pit
  • My favorite chord: quiet, spooky chord that the choir sings while a spotlight is on the door
  • Earworm award: “The Room Where It Happens”

Eos (theme: having too many cooks doesn’t necessarily spoil the broth)
  • My favorite choral sound of the night
  • My favorite lighting of the night: instead of trying to try to steal the spotlight or bamboozle me, it added clarity to the mood of every song and made several moments more poignant

Tiger Rhythm (theme: something mystical involving three siblings with magical objects; some of them die/disappear, but maybe they came back to life in the end? I know the meaning was probably spelled out for me by narrators throughout the show, but I was too busy enjoying the music)
  • My favorite band sound of… all-time?(wow!); everybody seemed to get a moment to shine, even the aux percussion
  • Who was playing the cimbasso synth? Jokes aside, what a marvelous sound from the bari sax and trombones, especially in the opener and closer!
  • My favorite choral sound (tied with Eos)

Friend de Coup (theme: water to fire/sun/sky/outer space?)
  • My favorite set; I had pretty much made up my mind on this as soon as the first silvery tsunami was sighted onstage. Gorgeous!
  • We need more “yeeoww!” and “yeah!” moments in show choir, thank you for bringing this to the table!
  • My favorite performer: the guy who ends the show front and center

Innovation (theme: Prometheus Unbound)
  • Thank you so much for explaining the show at the beginning
  • This set and visuals are also excellent; if the backdrops are by an artist, I’d love to know who they are
  • My favorite headbanging moment: first dance break. Also the second and third ones lol
  • My favorite performer: guy in front for the “gimme that fire” song
  • My favorite soloist: guy at the end who said “yeahhh” and did the splits; also the soprano who courageously went for the high C at the end and nailed it! Bravo!

Recap of my favorites:
- Show Choir: y’all are already champs in my mind, and whoever the judges decide on doesn’t change that
- Choreography: all of them; I’m a choreo noob so I’m still amazed by everything at this level
- Choir sound: Eos, also Tiger Rhythm
- Band sound: Tiger Rhythm
- Lighting: Eos
- Set: Friend de Coup
- Soloists: from Tiger Rhythm, also Innovation
- Performers: from Friend de Coup, also Innovation
- Arranging: Millennium
- Chord: Millennium
- Earworm: Millennium
- Headbanging: Innovation
- Moshing Moment: Millennium
- Theme: Innovation (I’m a sucker for mythology); Eos’ theme was also very creative and I commend them for that!

Bravo to everybody involved!!! Y’all are amazing!!!





Häakon Saturday at 11:55 PM
Post #28
+3
I love reading posts like this. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. <3


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showchoirdudelol Monday at 12:53 AM
Post #40
+1
In regards to Innovation:
The guy who ends the 2nd fire song front and center is Jonathan Tomahn, who also won best performer and is the soloist of the opener
The closer soloist is Jay Rixner



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lex_ree Monday at 9:19 PM (Edited)
Post #41
+3
Hi! I was one of the USCI hosts, and although I'm not sure about every group, I can provide some insight on some of the group's themes . Millenium's theme was basically just "door" lol, but more specifically about what is/could be on the other side of the door. Tiger Rhythm's theme was Harry Potter, but specifically the Deathly Hallows, although they replaced the Elder Wand with the "dagger/sword/knife of insight" referenced in their show. The resurrection stone and invisibility cloak are the same as from the books though. Friend De Coup's theme was Euphoria (the feeling, not the show lol) although I totally see how you got fire and water. Innovation and Eos you nailed, and I'm not entirely sure about West In The Groove, since I didn't get the chance to see them. Overall great commentary on all of the shows! I hope you enjoyed our 42nd USCI !



SLSchweitzer RMS Sunday at 7:19 PM
Post #38
 
Did anybody get Friend De Coup on video? Could you post it on YouTube?

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noahbrown0917 on Jan 27, 2025, 11:35 AM
Post #13
 
I'm not very knowledgeable about these show choirs, so take my predictions with a grain of salt
GC: Waukee Northwest EOS (BC)
1RU: Johnston Innovation (BV)
2RU: Broken Arrow Tiger Rhythm (BB)
3RU: Waukee Millennium
4RU: Millard West in the Groove
5RU: Mitchell Friend de Coup





SLSchweitzer RMS on Jan 30, 2025, 8:36 AM (Edited)
Post #14
 
Nah WIG is definitely winning (Idk this competition is very close but I think they will)

Edit: I apologize for being very wrong





Kakamora Sunday at 4:13 PM
Post #35
+1
WIG was an absolute pleasure to watch!! They are amazing!!




SLSchweitzer RMS Sunday at 5:16 PM
Post #36
 
AGREED


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petergriffin Sunday at 6:09 PM
Post #37
 
Yeah for real they were so good. There were several members I think could have won best performer. It was so fun to watch I couldn't stop smiling and laughing (in a great way)

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SC_Predicts backup Sunday at 4:03 PM
Post #34
 
Congrats to Innovation. I am still shocked to see WIG and Eos in the bottom half especially Eos getting 3rd at daytime and then falling to 5th. Going off the judges and the Information available about them, most seem to prefer more traditional and themed show over story shows. Still congrats to all 6 finalist all around.

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QuinnM Sunday at 11:04 AM
Post #32
+7
As someone who was there in person for finals, I've just got to say that this was one of the most impressive lineups I've ever seen. Every group should be proud of themselves for their incredible performances

Tiger Rhythm. Shoutout to you guys for making the trip from Oklahoma and this isn't even the farthest you guys are traveling this season. The show was incredible with debatably some of the hardest choreography of the day

Eos. I understand that 5th is a little disappointing, especially when you consider that this is the lowest they've placed in their programs history. However, as someone whose seen this show multiple times in person (daytimes and finals performances at Jefferson and Linn Mar), I think I can say that this is the best version of this show I've seen. It's been an honor watching this show grow and improve over the season.

WIG. Kinda like Eos, this is the first time since 2019 that you guys have been outside the Top 3. But that just shows how competitive this event was. WIG had an incredibly fun show with tons of energy and some of the best vocals of the evening.

FDC. I was admittedly a little worried since changing directors has led to other programs tanking in the past, but I'm happy to say that you guys are in good hands. One of the most fun shows of the day, and I think this was another contender for the Best Band award.

Millennium. I was very VERY impressed with this show. Knew nothing about it going into this competition and was blown away. Lots of great choreography, lots of great vocals, phenomenal all around.

Innovation. I think I'm just a sucker for Johnstons style because this might be one of my favorite shows of the season. I don't have much to say that hasn't already been said about this group. Congratulations on your victory!

None of these groups are done yet. Everyone still has a few more competitions left, and I wish you all the best of luck wherever you go! Congratulations on being some of the best show choir groups in the midwest!


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showchoircomplover Sunday at 12:35 AM
Post #30
+2
best performer from Johnston innovation is Jonathan Tomahn!



Cassc Saturday at 11:56 PM
Post #29
+1
Best performer from Swing Cats is Madison Zieg!



Jeff. Saturday at 11:31 PM
Post #26
+1
Final results are posted.



TragicallyFlaccid on Feb 6, 2025, 9:22 AM
Post #18
+8
Everybody sleeping on broken arrow!!!!




Maple565 Saturday at 9:25 PM
Post #25
+1
Broken Arrow Band is really somethin


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