A look back at a stacked Onalaska competition and previewing North St. Paul, which closes competition season for many groups this year. North St. Paul livestream link: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/book/sessions?eid=9279
In-state competition season is in full swing! Hear how West Salem went and a look at the Onalaska breakdown. Onalaska livestream link (free): https://www.youtube.com/c/RikFrankeCRSN/
A hearty review portion and a loaded preview portion make this Download episode an exciting one! Ashwaubenon and Mayville at John Burroughs: twitch.tv/socalshowchoir (mispronounced in the episode) Ashwaubenon at Hurricane: ondemand.hhs.hurricaneshowchoirs.com ($20)
More and more in-state groups are hitting the stage for performances! Two reviews and three previews populate this week's episode. I failed to mention that Ashwaubenon is pulling a double, also submitting a video for the Twin Lakes (IN) competition. Show Choir Live finale livestream (free, Fort Atkinson performs): showchoirlive.com John Hersey Chicagoland Showcase livestream (free, six Wisconsin performances): givebutter.com/chicagolandshowcase2021 Rock Bridge Show Choir Festival livestream ($20...
Competition season is in full swing and the Download reviews a pair of events and previews a trio of virtual events for the upcoming weekend. Glenwood livestream ticket link: https://livestream.glenwoodtitanfever.com/ St. Francis livestream ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rhythm-on-the-rum-river-tickets-143386202993?aff=erellivmlt Heritage Night livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpHKelvbRRE
A recap of Fort Atkinson's performance at Show Choir Live week three and a look at the upcoming West Delaware and Sheridan competitions, which have Wisconsin representation. Fort Atkinson South High Street Singers 2021 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d0vgh-kqroM Sheridan Spotlight livestream ticket purchase: https://www.sheridanspotlight.com West Delaware livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7UDtC2QiOtT7brDIcsnznw/live
A review of Onalaska at Central Lee and a preview of Fort Atkinson's participation in Show Choir Live.
A preview of Onalaska's appearance at the Central Lee Central Connections Invitational and other assorted nuggets of goodness.
2021 happenings are heating up! A quick look at the immediate past and immediate future as well as a season analysis of the 1998 Wisconsin show choir season (grunge music not included). Rachel McIlquham interview on Preaching to the Choir: https://anchor.fm/preachingtothechoir/episodes/Rachel-McIlquham---WISCONSIN-eq2m4p
Shows are starting to come together! A little about that and some upcoming choir appearances before diving in to what makes Wisconsin the ideal place to be a part of the show choir scene. Link to Neenah "Vintage" 2021 premiere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ojbprl1t-VY Clarification on the divisional breakdown: Yeah, I rambled a little bit. Sorry. To be concise and not step on toes, I think it's great that there are not a ton of places where a choir is going to be shoehorned in to a division. ...
A quick look at the present before throwing it back to the absolutely rockin' year of 2004! Like, at first glance, it may not sound exciting, but I promise it is (at least in the show choir world)!
A look at adjusted rehearsal practices and competition schedules highlight this episode, which also includes a little bit of general news and some guesswork as to what setlists will look like this year.
A look at where things currently stand in the Wisconsin show choir world and a look back at some of the most illustrious choirs who no longer compete.
A look back at the 2020 season through the lens of grand champions, division winners, Who's Hot/Who's Not and geography.
Wisconsin, the center of show choir competition coolness?! That may not be true right now, but this episode of the Download looks at what it will take to get there, laying out ten unique scenarios along the way.
A mellow episode of the Download commenting on the events of the past week and the future plans of the Download.
A look back at Holmen, a look ahead to Craig and a little Prep Division talk highlights episode 15. The audio quality in the additions is not optimal and I apologize for that.
A review from North St Paul and a look ahead to Holmen highlight this week's episode of the Download!
A little bit of a shorter episode, with one competition in the rearview mirror (Bordhead) and no in-state competitions ahead, but three out-of-state competitions are covered.
A recap of Monona Grove, a quick touch on Waconia results, a mini-preview of Davenport and a nice uptick in choirs attending for Brodhead highlight episode twelve.
A look back at two exciting Showcases in Fort Atkinson and Logan as well as a look ahead to competitions in Illinois, Minnesota and Monona Grove!
It's peak show choir season with two in-state comps on both sides of the episode, review and preview! Also included are some thoughts on choirs attending De Pere and a little more attention given to Minnesota than ususal...
A review of all three competitions from the previous weekend, a look at an interesting De Pere competition and a preview of Eau Claire Memorial Winterfest.
A recap of a discussion-worthy Milton event as well as a look at both out-of-state and in-state performances for the upcoming weekend, including three Wisconsin competitions that all have an out-of-state flair to them.
A snow-dampened review of the Jan. 11 happenings and a preview of Jan. 18 happenings, including a rare Wisconsin group competing in Indiana and a packed Milton lineup.
A review of the two Wisconsin competitions on January 4, 2020, as well as a look forward to the three Wisconsin competitions on January 11, 2020. Included in the review is a "Who's Hot/Who's Not" segment and as always the previews feature showchoir.com prediction strategies! Also included is a look at groups competing out-of-state on the 11th and a noncompetitive festival that same day.
A look at the two Wisconsin competitions on January 4, 2020, including finals predictions and some tips for the showchoir.com prediction game!
A look at the current slate of competitive show choirs in Wisconsin's southeastern and northeastern regions, including two new choirs on the scene.
A look at the current slate of competitive show choirs in Wisconsin's southwestern and northwestern regions, including two new choirs on the scene.
A look back at the 2019 season of Wisconsin show choir, focusing on prep and single-gender groups. Included are competition recaps and group-by-group lookbacks.
