Wisconsin Show Choir Download

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 t...

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.

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 Wisco...

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/w...

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/chan...

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...

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.