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Event Info



April 27th, 2013

  7:00am

Venue Info

Arie Crown Theater
2301 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616

Phone: (312) 791-6000

Event Details

No. of Attending Choirs:

  19 Mixed Groups
  11 Treble Groups

Judges:

  Michelle Jensen (Vocal - Mixed)

  Scott Thorne (Vocal - Mixed)

  John Burlace (Vocal - Mixed)

  Mike Weaver (Visual - Mixed)

  Verda Slinkard (Visual - Mixed)

  Stacie Craig (Visual - Mixed)

  Eric Van Cleave (Instrumental - Mixed)

  Tony Atienza (Vocal - Womens)

  Shawn Miller (Vocal - Womens)

  Linda McEachran Southard (Visual - Womens)

  Gates Crisler (Visual - Womens)


Tickets

Friday, April 20:
(Non-Adjudicated)
$30.00
$40.00 (Premium Seating)

Saturday, April 21:
$50.00
$60.00 (Premium Seating)

BOTH DAYS:
$70.00
$90.00 (Premium Seating)

Live Feed:
$20.00 (Available through FAME website)

Map



FAME Show Choir National Finals 2013









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Mixed Division
 

Groups

 Powerhouse
 John Burroughs High School
First Place 
Best Choreography 
Best Diction 
Best Crew 
Best Costumes 
Best Female Sound 
Best Male Soloist (Joe Leone) 

 Sound FX
 Los Alamitos High School
Second Place 
Best Vocals 
Best Show Design 
Best Repertoire 

 Visual Adrenaline
 Ankeny High School
Third Place 
Best Male Sound 

 Choraliers
 Fairfield Senior High School
4th Place 
Best Band 
Best Horn Section 

 Swingsations
 Mt. Zion High School
5th Place 
Best Rhythm Section 

 Trojanaires
 Jenks High School
6th Place 
Best Male Stage Presence (Blake Pettigrove) 

 Sound System
 Center Grove High School
7th Place 

 Delegation
 Danville High School
8th Place 

 Rhythm of the Knight
 Uniondale High School
9th Place 
FAME Award 
Most Original Selection 

 Minstrel Magic
 Carroll High School
10th Place 
Best Female Soloist (Paige Matteson) 
Best Female Stage Presence (Paige Matteson) 

 Company
 South Jones Jr/Sr High School
11th Place 

 Vocalmotive
 Bemidji High School
12th Place 

 Voices of Central
 Keller Central High School
13th Place 

 Reveillon
 Jackson Preparatory School
14th Place 

 Knight Moves
 Norwell High School
15th Place 

 Singers
 Sullivan High School
16th Place 
Gillette College Scholarship Winner (Garrett Griffin) 

 West in the Groove
 Millard West High School
17th Place 

 West Side Delegation
 Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School
18th Place 

 Step on Stage
 Horizon High School
19th Place 
Gillette College Scholarship Winner (Ellen Fairfield) 


Treble Division
 

Groups

 Sound Sensations
 John Burroughs High School
First Place 
Best Vocals 

 Soundtrax
 Los Alamitos High School
Second Place 
Best Show Design 
Best Soloist (Tailynn Carlton) 

 Knight Stars
 Norwell High School
Third Place 
Best Choreography 
Best Stage Presence (Addy Johnson) 

 Debtones
 Center Grove High School
4th Place 
Best Costumes 

 Sound Unlimited
 Bonita Vista High School
5th Place 

 Les Femmes
 Mt. Zion High School
6th Place 

 Contemporaires
 Danville High School
7th Place 

 Uptown Girls
 Millard West High School
8th Place 

 New Edition
 South Jones Jr/Sr High School
9th Place 
Best Band 

 Innovations
 Petal High School
10th Place 

 Nothin' But Treble
 Andover High School
11th Place 


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36kap36 on May 6, 2013, 6:44 AM
Post #293
 


QUOTE (214griffin @ May 05 2013, 07:22 PM) *

Whoops! Did not mean to come off sarcastic hahaha! The ellipsis at the end was for someone to correct me if I was wrong haahaha


Oh dang! My bad too then!!


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214griffin on May 5, 2013, 11:27 PM
Post #292
 


QUOTE (jdL. @ May 05 2013, 10:12 PM) *

Yeah, I believe it's April James this year. In previous years, Heather Hoppus has also contributed to Los Al's shows, but apparently not this year nor was she announced as a Los Al choreographer at the SoCal competition by Mr. A. So I'm pretty sure you're right, Andrew.


When you said my name I had a momentary freak out! I was like "How does this guy know my name? Have I met him somewhere?" Then I realized it was on my profile. *facepalm*




Jeff. on May 5, 2013, 10:12 PM
Post #291
 
Yeah, I believe it's April James this year. In previous years, Heather Hoppus has also contributed to Los Al's shows, but apparently not this year nor was she announced as a Los Al choreographer at the SoCal competition by Mr. A. So I'm pretty sure you're right, Andrew.

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214griffin on May 5, 2013, 7:22 PM
Post #290
 


QUOTE (36kap36 @ May 05 2013, 06:08 PM) *


Thanks for the sarcasm. I didn't feel like checking so I asked to make sure my first thought was right.


Whoops! Did not mean to come off sarcastic hahaha! The ellipsis at the end was for someone to correct me if I was wrong haahaha




36kap36 on May 5, 2013, 6:08 PM
Post #289
 


QUOTE (214griffin @ May 05 2013, 04:32 PM) *

Thats what it says on their choir page...



Thanks for the sarcasm. I didn't feel like checking so I asked to make sure my first thought was right.


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214griffin on May 5, 2013, 4:32 PM
Post #288
+1


QUOTE (36kap36 @ May 05 2013, 03:58 PM) *

Who choreographed Los Al this year? Was it April?


Thats what it says on their choir page...




36kap36 on May 5, 2013, 3:58 PM (Edited)
Post #287
+1
Who choreographed Los Al this year? Was it April?

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choirdad on May 5, 2013, 12:33 PM
Post #286
+5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oens-r1kz5E

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Mr. Jennings on May 4, 2013, 7:48 PM
Post #285
+13
The communication between a conductor and a choir is where some of the most meaningful musical moments can happen. It allows each performance to be different, tempos to be fluid and informed by the emotion and story, dynamics organic and yet unified. I never conduct the same piece exactly the same. That's my favorite part about teaching choirs!

Non-conducted a cappella (or non a cappella) pieces can be just as stunning and show off different skills and strengths. Its all about what fits the music best. At least in my opinion...




Goddess on May 3, 2013, 6:06 PM
Post #284
+2
Didn't the judges get to see the shows once on Friday night, then provide commentary? If so, then performance time on Saturday would be completely irrelevant because the judges would already have an idea of which groups would go out and provide top caliber performances, and they would've already seen all the groups so they don't have to leave scoring rooms for groups who haven't performed yet (assuming that judges do this).

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214griffin on May 2, 2013, 10:35 PM
Post #283
+4
I think that perhaps this was some seriously accurate and remarkably consistent judging!

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214griffin on May 2, 2013, 10:34 PM
Post #282
 


QUOTE (SuperGrover @ May 02 2013, 01:08 PM) *


It is interesting . . .

1:30 – Fairfield – 4th
2:00 - Millard West – 17th
2:30 – Carroll – 10th
3:00 - Center Grove – 7th
3:30 – Sullivan – 16th
4:00 – Norwell – 15th
4:30 – Ankeny – 3rd
5:00 – Bemidji – 12th
5:30 - Mt. Zion – 5th
6:00 - Keller Central – 13th
7:30 – Jefferson – 18th
8:00 – Jenks – 6th
8:30 - John Burroughs – 1st
9:00 – Uniondale – 9th
9:30 – Danville – 8th
10:00 - South Jones – 11th
10:30 – Horizon – 19th
11:00 - Jackson Prep – 14th
11:30 - Los Alamitos – 2nd



It seems a bit random, but some of the groups that could have gone either way or scored close seemed to got to the later group (Like Center Grove and Jenks something that really could have gone either way because they are both great schools (no this does not mean I'm saying one should have one and the other shouldn't I'm just giving an example)). But my idea doesnt work when it comes to Burroughs and Los Al...




Baxter on May 2, 2013, 1:08 PM
Post #281
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QUOTE (jdL. @ May 01 2013, 10:30 PM) *

It's also interesting if you analyze it from the performance order perspective. Posted above are groups in order of placement, but you can switch it back to order of performance and it's just kind of cool to see how performance time and placement relate. So I agree, interesting.



It is interesting . . .

1:30 – Fairfield – 4th
2:00 - Millard West – 17th
2:30 – Carroll – 10th
3:00 - Center Grove – 7th
3:30 – Sullivan – 16th
4:00 – Norwell – 15th
4:30 – Ankeny – 3rd
5:00 – Bemidji – 12th
5:30 - Mt. Zion – 5th
6:00 - Keller Central – 13th
7:30 – Jefferson – 18th
8:00 – Jenks – 6th
8:30 - John Burroughs – 1st
9:00 – Uniondale – 9th
9:30 – Danville – 8th
10:00 - South Jones – 11th
10:30 – Horizon – 19th
11:00 - Jackson Prep – 14th
11:30 - Los Alamitos – 2nd


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lovelaina on May 2, 2013, 9:03 AM
Post #280
+4


QUOTE (Kyle-By-Request @ May 01 2013, 09:47 PM) *

If the song is a capella and has complex rhythms and textures, though, I think the presence of a conductor is worth it if it makes a difference in the sound.


Personally I feel that when a groups director conducts for them, its not distracting in the slightest. Yes it will help them with cutoffs of phrases among other things, but lets all be honest here, even if a group like "Powerhouse" didn't have their director conducting, that ballad would have still been phenomenal!




Jeff. on May 1, 2013, 10:30 PM (Edited)
Post #279
+3


QUOTE (Häakon @ May 01 2013, 05:26 PM) *

I don't usually post scores but since so many people are asking (and there is a lot of misinformation being posted)


Thanks Häakon! Another reason why you're the best! And I mean, can you really blame SCCers for wanting to know full results?



QUOTE (214griffin @ May 01 2013, 05:47 PM) *

The gaps just get progressively bigger as you go down... It looks odd because two groups will be a point apart and then the next one will be ten down... Thats really interesting...


It's also interesting if you analyze it from the performance order perspective. Posted above are groups in order of placement, but you can switch it back to order of performance and it's just kind of cool to see how performance time and placement relate. So I agree, interesting.



QUOTE (Odrin @ May 01 2013, 09:10 PM) *

Is there any reason that show choir scores are any different, or can we just chalk this up to personal preference/preference of the competition runners? Personally, I'd love to see scores posted on a regular basis because I'm kind of a stat junkie myself.


Personally I think it's ultimately up to directors/competition runners. Very few schools that host competitions have informative and updated websites and rarely post full placements, prelims placements, or scores on those websites. So the full information that we all love to know is really only ever given to directors. Some do a great job of being transparent and posting the information on our forums, while others are not quite so prompt. Overall I agree with you, it would be cool to see more of that on here.



QUOTE (Kyle-By-Request @ May 01 2013, 09:47 PM) *

If the song is a capella and has complex rhythms and textures, though, I think the presence of a conductor is worth it if it makes a difference in the sound.


You do have a valid point, but I believe John was just joking in response to Scott's previous post. John has been known to post facetious material.




Kyle-By-Request on May 1, 2013, 9:47 PM
Post #278
+2


QUOTE (JWill @ Apr 27 2013, 05:56 PM) *

Rule of thumb: If a choir needs its director to come out and direct them, something's wrong.




If the song is a capella and has complex rhythms and textures, though, I think the presence of a conductor is worth it if it makes a difference in the sound.




Odrin on May 1, 2013, 9:10 PM
Post #277
+4


QUOTE (Häakon @ May 01 2013, 05:26 PM) *

I don't usually post scores


Thanks, Häakon! I do have a question about this, though. For years, I've wondered why scores are rarely available after show choir competitions. Marching bands, jazz choirs, barbershop choruses, etc. will regularly post scores up on their websites. Is there any reason that show choir scores are any different, or can we just chalk this up to personal preference/preference of the competition runners? Personally, I'd love to see scores posted on a regular basis because I'm kind of a stat junkie myself.


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214griffin on May 1, 2013, 5:47 PM
Post #276
 
The gaps just get progressively bigger as you go down... It looks odd because two groups will be a point apart and then the next one will be ten down... Thats really interesting...



Häakon on May 1, 2013, 5:26 PM
Post #275
+6


QUOTE (JWill @ Apr 29 2013, 11:16 PM) *

Does anyone have complete scores, please?




QUOTE (Patrickmon @ Apr 28 2013, 02:12 AM) *

I can't wait to see the entire results line up! Like all 19 groups!




QUOTE (Temple Body @ Apr 28 2013, 02:18 AM) *

I think it will be interesting to see the list from 1 to 19 for Mixed Division (and 1 to 11 for the Women's).




QUOTE (barisaxbigcheeks @ Apr 28 2013, 09:24 AM) *

Can anyone post the point spread?




QUOTE (wlburton13 @ May 01 2013, 01:26 PM) *

Does anyone know the Single-Gender placings?


I don't usually post scores but since so many people are asking (and there is a lot of misinformation being posted), here is the full list:

Mixed Division

John Burroughs "Powerhouse" - 1,063.5
Los Alamitos "Sound FX" - 1,062.0
Ankeny "Visual Adrenaline" - 1,015.5
Fairfield "Choraliers" - 1,001.0
Mt. Zion "Swingsations" - 969.5
Jenks "Trojanaires" - 963.5
Center Grove "Sound System" - 962.5
Danville "Delegation" - 956.0
Uniondale "Rhythm of the Night" - 955.0
Carroll "Minstrel Magic" - 953.0
South Jones "Company" - 945.0
Bemidij "Vocalmotive" - 938.0
Keller Central "Voices of Central" - 928.5
Jackson Prep "Reveillon" - 911.0
Norwell "Knight Moves" - 897.5
Sullivan "Singers" - 887.0
Millard West "West in the Groove" - 853.0
Cedar Rapids Jefferson "Westside Delegation" - 846.0
Horizon "Step on Stage" - 832.0

Women's Division

John Burroughs "Sound Sensations" - 730.5
Los Alamitos "Soundtrax" - 699.0
Norwell "Knight Stars" - 684.5
Center Grove "Debtones" - 663.5
Bonita Vista "Sound Unlimited" - 636.0
Mt. Zion "Les Femmes" - 617.5
Danville "Contemporaries" - 616.0
Millard West "Uptown Girls" - 612.0
South Jones "New Edition" - 599.0
Petal "Innovations" - 586.0
Andover "Nothing But Treble" - 560.5


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wlburton13 on May 1, 2013, 1:26 PM
Post #274
 
Does anyone know the Single-Gender placings? I know that Les Femmes was in sixth and Contemporaires were in seventh, but that's about it.


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