Show Choir Problems

Congratulations to everyone who competed in nationals in Chicago last weekend!

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:39:39 -0400

I couldn’t go myself but others have told me what incredible talent was there and how amazing the experience was

#142, your last competition of the season as a senior. Today is...

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:17:52 -0400

#142, your last competition of the season as a senior.

Today is my last competition ever and I can’t promise I won’t be bawling my eyes out like a baby.

Great job so far everyone at FAME NYC!

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:09:31 -0500

Can’t wait to see the rest!

“If you’re out there,” keep an eye out for my tribe and I ;)

To all of the show choirees that are competing in FAME NYC tomorrow:

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:34:00 -0500

Break a leg and may the best show choir win! (Plus i’ll be there competing in the chamber choir and mixed show choir competitions and cheering everyone on)

So I know this is wicked late, but show choir valentines!(Yes I...

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 19:52:00 -0500

So I know this is wicked late, but show choir valentines!
(Yes I am from the New England area and we say “wicked” here)

Know any choir pickup lines??

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:45:22 -0500

Weird but important question.

#141, Favoritism.Based on submissions by mannequinmafia,...

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:11:48 -0500

#141, Favoritism.
Based on submissions by mannequinmafia, kaitiecav14, & stillillusions.

When directors or choreographers play favorites instead of basing their judgments on actual talent.

You have a wonderful blog - seeing one of your posts is the highlight of my day! :) I have a question - when you joined, did everyone know how to sing somewhat professionally (they knew how to do a vibrato and riffs and complicated runs and such) and if there were people that did, did they more solos and singing time than the ones that didn't? And by the end of the semester (term, year, etc) did everyone know how to do those things? Thanks so much! (I'm thinking of joining SC :)

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:46:10 -0500

I suppose it all depends on which show choir you are auditioning for at what school. Some show choirs are very selective depending on the amount of people auditioning as well as the talent pool and popularity of show choir at that school. In my experience with show choir, my school has two different choirs so if you can carry a tune and pick up on dance steps fairly well then you are in. Typically, when directors choose soloists, they may not be the ones who have the most complex singing. Often directors will look for someone who has the sound and feel of the solo, which may be anything: vibrato, straight-toned, pop voice, operatic voice, ability to riff and run or not. If you are deciding whether to audition or not based on these, I would say to just go ahead and audition. You’re going to miss out on something wonderful if you let worries like these get in the way. There’s nothing to lose just by auditioning! Break a leg :)

Check out Show Choir Perks!

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:37:55 -0500

Check out Show Choir Perks!

#140, When unisex choirs aren’t appreciated.Submitted by...

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 18:01:04 -0500

#140, When unisex choirs aren’t appreciated.
Submitted by christmaslightsandcoffeeshops

#139, Parents who don’t understand the very fine line...

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:01:18 -0500

#139, Parents who don’t understand the very fine line between cheering for their kid and annoying the audience.
Based on a submission by youatthebarricadelistentothis32

Those parents who scream/cheer louder than every single other person in the audience combined. Especially during the performance.

#138, When the people you’re next to don’t wear...

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:01:06 -0500

#138, When the people you’re next to don’t wear deodorant.
Submitted by jakeisbored

PSA: Wear deodorant.
Really, this isn’t an option.

Temporary Hiatus

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:31:38 -0500

I just had a show choir competition on the 19th of January (and we all know how absolutely exhausting competitions can be) and i’ve been working on college apps and auditions and the craziness that goes along with them. Expect some Show Choir Problems/Perks within the next few days!

#137, Shittering (shedding glitter). As I walked into the...

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:01:20 -0500

#137, Shittering (shedding glitter).

As I walked into the kitchen to show my sisters my new show choir dress, I left a path of glitter all over the hallway and kitchen. My older sister then yelled at me to “Stop shittering everywhere!” which she explained as “shedding glitter. Shittering.”

There's now a Show Choir Perks!

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:46:07 -0500

There's now a *Show Choir Perks!*:

Hey show choir girls & fellas!

I’m going to test this out for a few weeks to see if it’s too much work to do another blog like this, but why don’t you go on over to

*** ShowChoirPerks.tumblr.com ***

and check it out (and hit the “Follow” button)! There aren’t any posts yet so don’t expect too much haha. But as soon as somw submissions are made, i’ll get started! So submit something you love about show choir to showchoirperks.tumblr.com!

You can also find a link to Show Choir Perks on the Show Choir Problems front page.

Enjoy!

There's now a Show Choir Perks!

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:06:00 -0500

Hey show choir girls & fellas!

I’m going to test this out for a few weeks to see if it’s too much work to do another blog like this, but why don’t you go on over to

*** ShowChoirPerks.tumblr.com ***

and check it out (and hit the “Follow” button)! There aren’t any posts yet so don’t expect too much haha. But as soon as some submissions are made, i’ll get started! So submit something you love about show choir to showchoirperks.tumblr.com!

You can also find a link to Show Choir Perks on the Show Choir Problems front page.

Enjoy!

#136, Being involved in the performing arts in an...

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:01:11 -0500

#136, Being involved in the performing arts in an athletics-dominated school.

This really irks me.
A while ago some jocks at school were saying how they’re the stars of the school and deserve more rewards and respect than those in other activities.

I got really visibly furious for obvious reasons.

#135, When your costumes come in and nothing fits you.Submitted...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:01:25 -0500

#135, When your costumes come in and nothing fits you.
Submitted by tarynv16

It’s an awful feeling really.

#134, Getting a new director and/or choreographer.Numerous...

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:01:15 -0500

#134, Getting a new director and/or choreographer.
Numerous submissions.

It’s frustrating because new ones don’t know what they’re doing if they haven’t done this for some time. They haven’t been around long enough to know the vibe of your group or what works and what doesn’t.

#133, When non-show choir people say you don’t...

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:01:16 -0500

#133, When non-show choir people say you don’t sweat.
Submitted by Anon

This anon also added that “I usually end up going on a rant.” I completely agree, there’s nothing more aggravating than someone who demeans performing arts and says it’s not as hard as it is.