Sauk Prairie comes home with a pair of second-place finishes at FAME Show Choir America, and a primer on the next batch of episodes from the Download! Cult Candy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3OvHGN3BlilPTihzrGbAgG?si=OWwKgN4nTHKJQKwHeTes-A GBxGraphics: https://gbrisnehan.wixsite.com/gbxgraphics
Featuring interviews from Sparta Upstage Adrenaline director Camie Schneider and Mayville Cardinal Singers choreographer Isabelle Sabby! Schneider reflects on the past, present and future of Upstage Adrenaline and Sabby shares her thoughts on choreographing 'showsicals', Mayville's 2023 season and more!
Tomah takes its first-ever win, DeForest makes finals for the first time, Washburn, Milton's girls and Neenah's prep snap long finals droughts, Bay Port wins its first-ever prep division, De Pere sweeps, and Sauk Prairie heads to Orlando in this week's episode! Includes reviews of all groups who performed at Green Bay Southwest.
A recap of the five different competitions that Wisconsin groups attended last weekend, as well as in-depth looks at the Holmen, Janesville Craig and Green Bay Southwest lineups! (Note: I somehow missed Green Bay East picking up a Best Soloist award with Afton Fuson at John Hersey. So it wasn't all in all a bad day for Wisconsin choirs there!)
Southern show choir titan Bradley Davis joins the show to talk all things Southern show choir and have better sound quality than the host. Also included is a look at the rise and fall of Wisconsin groups on February 25 and a look at the six (!!) different comps in four (!!) different states that Wisconsin groups are competing in this weekend. Go check out Bradley's podcast! soundcloud.com/southernshows or instagram.com/thebradleydavis
A look back at what went down at Monona Grove and discussing the far-flung locales that Wisconsin choirs will be competing in this weekend!
Lots to talk about from Logan and Fort Atkinson, and a look Wisconsin's last competition in February - Monona Grove!
A full analysis of De Pere performances and results, as well as a dissection of Winterfest results. Looking ahead, previews of Logan and North St. Paul! (yes I know that's not in Wisconsin but it's majority Wisconsin choirs competing so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ )
A finals delay turns into two interviews! Featuring a roundtable discussion plus a chat with Kayden Kloehn, who won Best Male Soloist at this competition.
How is it almost February already? Breakdowns of three competitions, including prelim and final scores from Sauk Prairie! A look at two hearty competitions coming up this weekend is also contained. Plus, hit play for details of the first WCSD meme competition!
The interviews are back! Vision alum Paige Schubert gives a recap of the morning shows at New London, Medford director Josh Ognenoff talks about the first year of resurrecting a program, and New London director Kevin Spindler shares why this year's Vision theme is so important to him.
The busiest episode of the season is here! Reviews abound for three in-state competitions along with three Wisconsin comps to preview coming up! Plus analysis of most groups that attended New London, and a couple show choir hot takes sprinkled in here and there. Enjoy!
We are already right in the swing of show choir season! Shakeups at the back end of finals at both Burlington and Onalaska provide plenty of news to cover. A loaded competition weekend with contests at West Salem, Milton and New London also gives a ton to talk about!
We are in the swing of show choir season! Group-by-group analysis of Colby and Green Bay East highlight the episode. Also included is a Viterbo review and previews of the Burlington and Onalaska competitions!
Interviews with Colby director Carmen Wells, Plymouth director Carter Krzyzaniak, and Green Bay East alum Odie Berken comprise this week's interviews!
The Download returns for Competition Weekly! Complete previews of Colby, Viterbo, and Green Bay East, and a look at choirs that travel to compete in Iowa this weekend. Lineups and analysis on tap! Green Bay East ticket link: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/69600
Just in time for the season, the Download returns with all you need to know! No less than 42 different high schools are featured in the episode, with essential information such as directors, choreographers, and competition schedules. Plus, listen for five groups to watch in the upcoming season!
Plenty of preview shows in the past and upcoming, plus some semi-breaking news for the competition season ahead! Thank you to Grady at GBxGraphics for the design refresh! IG: @gbxgraphics gbrisnehan.wixsite.com/gbxgraphics
It's fall preview season! Episode 43 takes a look at events happening in Chippewa Falls and Washburn during the month of November. Chippewa Falls ticket link: https://cfhs.ludus.com/index.php
Back after a summer away, the Download returns to kick off its fourth season by giving quick analysis on a couple major summer storylines and also takes a look at the makeup of school enrollments that constitute the Wisconsin show choir scene. (Also the La Crosse Heritage Night is Wednesday, October 5, not Tuesday, October 4. Sorry!) Stream Cult Candy: Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3OvHGN3BlilPTihzrGbAgG?si=x52hmdaZQEaHoRabz888ug Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/cult-candy/1622932975...
In this jam-packed varsity review, take a look at every single varsity group from Wisconsin that competed in 2022! Going over themes, competition schedules, and more in the last episode of the 2022 season!
A comprehensive look at all of the happenings in the middle school, prep and womens divisions this year in Wisconsin! Every single group from these divisions is covered in this huge episode!
A look at the top six storylines from the 2022 Wisconsin show choir season. I was also battling a sore throat so sorry if I sound congested!
A recap of the last choir out competing for the year and a nice little bow on some spring showcases!
What a loaded weekend! In-depth review on groups at Green Bay Southwest and additional commentary on the Craig and Holmen competitions. Disclaimer: I misspoke at 14:42. Illusion of Life is not an Anita Cracauer original, it was originally performed by Dionysus. Ashwaubenon performed a version that was arranged by Anita Cracauer, not written by her. My apoligies, y'all, daylight savings was bound to get one on me sooner or later. Link to Southern Shows' FAME Show Choir America commentary: https:/...
A look at a number of groups who competed last weekend as well as an epic look at all three competitions that are happening in Wisconsin this weekend!
A look at the out-of-state competitions going on last weekend and this weekend as well as a look at some more shows and programs that have been making waves this year!
An in-depth look at all of the action from Monona Grove and West Salem, analysis of program histories and shows from this year, and a look at an awkward scheduling situation. 29:40 - I said Express when I meant Hilltoppers. You guys know what I mean.
The Download is BACK for the 2022 season! Contents include a quick review of 2021, a recap and thoughts of what has gone on so far in 2022, and a comprehensive preview of the West Salem and Monona Grove competitions this upcoming weekend. Follow the podcast on Instagram! @wishowchoir
The final Competition Weekly episode of the season recaps the North St. Paul contest and previews the final Wisconsin event of the 2021 season, the Eau Claire Memorial Winterfest.
