Norwell Drum Line at Mt. Vernon - #3 of 3

Norwell Drum Line at Mt. Vernon - #2 of 3

Norwell Drum Line at Mt. Vernon - #1 of 3

Thanks to Tomi Harrison for the photos.

Norwell Drum Line Places 4th at Mt. Vernon

Norwell’s drum line faced a tough test Saturday at Mt. Vernon, taking on 11 groups in their PSA Class. 

 

Norwell placed fourth with 72.90 points. Greenfield Central took the top honors, with 81.65 points, while Mt. Vernon (79.25) and Greenwood (78.20) took second and third respectively. 

 

The full list of PSA Class placings are as follows: 

 

1:  Greenfield Central (81.65 points)

2:  Mt. Vernon (79.25)

3:  Greenwood (78.20)

4:  Norwell (72.90)

5:  Carroll (72.75)

6: Perry Meridian (71.25) 

7:  East Noble (69.15)

8: Zionsville “Movement” (69.05)

9:  Richmond (66.50)

10: Noblesville (65.80)

11: Northview (61.10) 

 

More photos will be posted later in the week. Thanks to Tomi Harrison for sending them in. 

Norwell's "Knight Stars" Triumphant at Northridge

Norwell’s high school show choirs returned another set of  solid  results Saturday, competing at the 2nd annual “Northridge Choral Invitational” in Middlebury. 

 

The “Knight Stars” took the top honors in the Women’s Division, heading off competition from Columbia City, Bishop Dwenger, Columbia City, Homestead, Fairfield and Northrop. 

 

The “Knight Stars” also won the caption awards for “Best Choreography”, “Best Vocals” and “Best Stage Crew”.

 

Norwell’s “Knight Moves” were edged into first runner-up in the small mixed division by Loveland. Norwell won the caption awards for “Best Stage Crew” and “Best Choreography”, but Loveland won “Best Vocals”.

 

Both choirs progressed from the small mixed division to the evening show to compete against the large choirs and Norwell turned the tables on Loveland on that occasion, placing second runner-up behind Northrop and Huntington North. 

 

Also competing in the Small Mixed Division were Bishop Dwenger, Fairfield and Columbia City. 

 

Missy Nolan shone in the solo division for the second consecutive week, placing third on this occasion. 

 

Hannah Pfaff was named “Best Performer” for Norwell’s “Knight Stars” while Tim McBride was (now 10-0 for the season) named “Best Performer” for the “Knight Moves” (7-1). 

 

Norwell’s middle school choir, the “Knight Sounds” (2-1) did not compete at Northridge. 

 

Norwell now heads to Homestead to compete this Saturday. 

Bluffton's Show Choir Places Third at Bellmont

“Musical Entourage” placed third in the “Small Mixed Show Choir” division at Bellmont Saturday, with Taylor White winning the caption award for “Best Male Soloist”.

Mallory Bowman was named “Outstanding Performer” for Bluffton’s choir. 

We'll have some video and hopefully also photos from Bluffton's big weekend, which also saw the students compete at Franklin Central Friday night, later today or over the next couple of days.  

Bluffton's "Musical Entourage" Prepares For Big Weekend of Competition.

"Musical Entourage" will be competing at Franklin Central Friday night at 9 p.m. and at Bellmont Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. 

Watch the News-Banner this week for the story. The photo above was taken as the students fine-tuned their performance Monday afternoon at school. Hopefully they will get a good turnout from supporters, especially at Bellmont, to cheer them on.  

Norwell Performs at the 2011 Norwell Percussion Invitational

Norwell High School's Winter Percussion Ensemble performs "The Borg Within" featuring the music of Ramin Djawadi a the 2011 "Norwell Indoor Percussion Invitational". 

Norwell Indoor Percussion Invitational - Norwell Winning the PSA Class

Video still to follow!

Norwell Indoor Percussion Invitational - Other Class Winners

The winners of the other four classes contested at the 2011 Norwell Indoor Percussion Invitational were, from top  to  bottom:

 

PSAA (Marching Percussion): Maconaquah High School

PSCA (Concert Percussion): Twin Lakes High School

PSCO (Concert Percussion): Warsaw High School

PSCW (Concert Percussion): Goshen High School

 

Pics  from Norwell's winning PSA Class performance will follow, along with video. 

Norwell's Drum Line Beats Out Competition at "Norwell Invitational"

Norwell’s Winter Percussion Ensemble kicked its competition season off with a winning start on home soil Saturday evening, taking top honors in their PSA Class at the 2011 “Norwell Indoor Percussion Invitational”. 

 

A total of 17 ensembles contested five classes, with two additional winter guard exhibition performances by the jv and varsity squads of the Adams Central Independence Guard, which includes students from Norwell, Adams Central and Belmont. 

 

Norwell outpointed Carroll High School to win the PSA Class for marching percussion ensembles. 

 

Norwell’s competition routine this year is titled “The Borg Within,” and features music composed by Ramin Djawadi. The show was arranged by Dave and Kathryn Lemish, with visual designs by Director John Bay.  

 

In the other class for marching percussion ensembles, Maconaquah won the PSAA class. Three classes of concert percussion were also contested, with Twin Lakes (PSCA), Warsaw (PSCO) and Goshen (PSCW) taking top honors. 

 

The full list of awards was as follows:

Marching Percussion Classes

PSAA Class:

1st: Maconaquah (78.65 points)

2nd: Hagerstown (76.05)

3rd: Taylor (74.75)

4th: Knox (62.2)

PSA Class:

1st: Norwell (80.4)

2nd: Carroll (79.0)

Concert Percussion Classes

PSCA Class:

1st: Twin Lakes (82.3) 

2nd: Leo (64.8)

3rd: Monroe Central (62.2)

PSCO Class:

1st: Warsaw (71.7)

2nd: Elkhart (67.8)

PSCW Class:

1st: Goshen (69.6)

Video and additional photos from the event will be posted here over the next few days.   

Norwell Show Choirs Start Comp Season on Winning Note.

Norwell’s three show choirs started their competition seasons with a successful trip to Center Grove Saturday. 

 

The two high school choirs won the Small Mixed and Women’s divisions at the 23rd annual “Best of  the Midwest Show Choir Invitational”, while the “Knight Sounds” middle school choir placed second, behind Edgewood. 

 

In the Solo Division, Missy Nolan placed second. 

 

The “Knight Moves” (4-0) swept the competition in the Small Mixed Choir Division, adding the caption awards for “Best Choreography,” “Best Vocals” and “Best Costume” to their trophy haul. Triton Central  and Lakeland led the chase, with Mooresville and Woodlan making up the field. 

 

The “Knight Stars” (5-0) had a tougher path to their championship however, with  Zionsville taking the caption awards for “Best Choreography” and “Best Costume”. Norwell won “Best Vocals” and “Best Stage Crew,” and Nolan was named “Best Soloist” in the division. Zionsville placed second behind Norwell, with Lawrence Central leading the rest of the field, which comprised Mooresville, Pike and Princeton. 

 

While placing behind Edgewood in the middle school competition, the “Knight Sounds” (2-1) headed  off Hamilton and Southwood. 

 

Norwell choirs continue their competition season this Saturday with a trip to Tippacanoe for the “Northridge High School Invitational”.

Thanks to Denny and Kathy Meyer for the photo and results. 

"2011 Norwell (Show Choir) Invitational" - Norwell's "Knight Moves"

Norwell's "Knight Moves" in action. For more of the "Knight Moves", check the video posted earlier.

"2011 Norwell (Show Choir) Invitational" - Norwell's "Knight Stars"

Norwell High School's "Knight Stars" shine.  See the video clips posted earlier for more from their performance. 

"2011 Norwell (Show Choir) Invitational" - Video of "Knight Sounds"

"2011 Norwell (Show Choir) Invitational" - Norwell's "Knight Sounds"

Norwell's Middle School show choir struts its stuff at the "2011 Norwell Invitational". 

Don't forget to check out the video we took of their performance (if  you haven't already done so!)

"2011 Norwell (Show Choir) Invitational" - Winners

Pictured above we have some of the group champion from Saturday's "2011 Norwell (Show Choir Invitational".

From bottom to top we have Andrew Sherman of Northside High School (Solo Division winner), Plainfield High School's "Femme's Fatales" (Women's Division winners), Whiteland High School's "Rhythm Masters" (Small Mixed Division winners) and Huntington North's "Varsity Singers" (Mixed Choir Division Grand Champions).   

 

More (Norwell) photos to follow, and don't forget to scroll down to see some video (2 posts - six videos in total) from the event. We have video from the three Norwell choirs, Plainfield's  "Femme Fatales", Findlay (Ohio)'s "First Edition" and Northridge's "Lyric Lights". I would have like to get more but I exhausted the batteries on the main camera and fully filled the backup camera. Lots of great talent on display!

Norwell To Host Drum Line Invitational Saturday

Norwell’s seventh annual Percussion Invitational will be held at the high school gymnasium Saturday afternoon and evening. 

 

The competition will begin at 4:30 p.m., and will feature five classes, plus an additional exhibition from two winter guard squads. Norwell’s drum line will compete in the PSO class, and will take to the floor at 6:28 p.m. 

 

The winter guard exhibitions will take place after the competition, at 7:32 p.m. The final awards  ceremony is scheduled for 8:15 p.m.  

 

Norwell’s competition routine this year is titled “The Borg Within.” It features music of Ramin Djawadi, “It’s Almost Human To You”, “Perseus”, “Scorpiox” and “Be My Weapon.”  The show was arranged by Dave and Kathryn Lemish, with visual designs by Director John Bay.  

 

The full schedule for  Saturday’s competition is as follows:

PSAA (Marching Percussion) Class:

4:30 p.m. - Huntington North High School

4:39 p.m. - Taylor Junior/Senior High School

4:48 p.m. - Knox High School

4:57 p.m. - Maconaquah High School

5:06 p.m. - Muncie Central High School

5:15 p.m. - Hagerstown High School

5:24 p.m. - Bishop Dwenger High School

5:33 p.m. - Yorktown High School

PSCA (Concert Percussion) Class:

5:52 p.m - Elkhart Central High School

6:01 p.m. - Leo High School 

6:10 p.m. - Monroe Central High School

6:19 p.m. - Twin lakes High School

PSA Class:

6:28 p.m. - Norwell High School

6:37 p.m. - Carroll High School

PSCO Class:

6:58 p.m. - Elkhart Memorial High School

7:06 p.m. - Warsaw High School

PSCW Class:

7:21 p.m. - Goshen High School 

"2011 Norwell (Show Choir) Invitational" - Video of Northridge and Findlay

Northridge High School Mixed Show Choir


Findlay High School Mixed Show Choir

"2011 Norwell (Show Choir) Invitational - Video of Norwell (both HS) and Plainfield Women's choirs

Norwell "Knight Moves" Mixed Show Choir


Plainfield "Femmes Fatales" Women's Show Choir


Norwell "Knight Stars" Women's Show Choir

Bluffton 's Excellent Adventure in Loveland

Bluffton’s “Musical Entourage” made a successful foray across the state line Saturday, placing as third runner-up in the Small Mixed Choir Division at Loveland, Ohio.

Senior Jenna Feeback (holding the trophy in the photo) was named “Best Female Soloist” following her performance of “The New World” which starts Bluffton’s show.

Bluffton travel to Franklin Central on Friday, Feb. 25, with a Saturday competition at Bellmont the following day. We will have a story re Bluffton in the News-Banner hopefully in the days prior to that double header.

Huntington's "Varsity Singers" Take Top Honors at 2011 "Norwell Invitational".

The full story is in today's (Monday, Feb. 14) News-Banner, but the list of award winners is shown below.

Photos and video will be posted over the next day or two.

Large Mixed Choir Division:
Grand Champion: Huntington North “Varsity Singers”.
1st Runner-up: Findlay “First Edition”
2nd Runner-up: Whiteland “Rhythm Masters”
3rd Runner-up: Northrop “Charisma”
4th Runner-up: Northridge “Northern Lights”
5th Runner-up: Plainfield “Belles et Beaux”
Best Choreography: Findlay “First Edition”
Best Vocals: Huntington North “Varsity Singers”
Best Male Soloist: Andrew Sherman (North Side “Wave of Distinction”)
Best Female Soloist: Breanna Woods (Huntington North “Varsity Singers”)
Best Instrumentals: Findlay “First Edition”
Best Stage Crew: Plainfield “Belles et Beaux”

Small Mixed Choir Division:
Grand Champion: Whiteland “Rhythm Masters”
1st Runner-up: Columbia City “City Heat”
2nd Runner-up: Decatur Central “Goldenaires”
3rd Runner-up: Pendalton Heights “Pendletones”
Best Choreography: Whiteland “Rhythm Masters”
Best Vocals: Whiteland “Rhythm Masters”
Best Male Soloist: Adam Ousley (Columbia City “City Heat”)
Best Female Soloist: Rachel Haukla (Whiteland “Rhythm Masters”)
Best Stage Crew: Whiteland “Rhythm Masters”

Women’s Choir Division:
Grand Champion: Plainfield “Femmes Fatales”
1st Runner-up: Northrop “Allure”
2nd Runner-up: Columbia City “City Lights”
Best Choreography: Plainfield “Femmes Fatales”
Best Vocals: Plainfield “Femmes Fatales”
Best Female Soloist: Hannah Schaefer (Columbia City “City Lights”)
Best Instrumentals: Northrop “Allure”
Best Stage Crew: Columbia City “City Lights”

Concert Choir Division:
Grand Champion: Huntington North “Varsity Concert Choir”
1st Runner-up: Northridge “Lyric Lights”

Middle School Division:
Grand Champion: Indian Springs “City Stars”
1st Runner-up: Miami “Sound Machine”

Soloist Division:
Grand Champion: Andrew Sherman (Northside)
1st Runner-up: Josh Wenning (Huntington North)
2nd Runner-up: Kai Roberts (Findlay)

Congratulations to all involved in the event for another great competition.

Ready for the show

Immediately after Thursday evening's basketball game at Norwell, preparation began for Saturday's show choir competition. Dave Schultz shot this video after the game.

20 Choirs to Compete at the 2011 "Norwell Invitational"

Show choir competition returns to Wells County this weekend with 20 visiting choirs scheduled to compete at Saturday’s "2011 Norwell Invitational".

Competition will start shortly after 8:45 a.m., in both the high school auditorium and 9:30 a.m. in the gymnasium. There will be six groups of competition this year, with both large and small mixed show choir divisions being contested. Other divisions will be middle school and also women’s show choir, concert choir, and solo.

Last year, Center Grove came north and swept the competition winning the Mixed Show Choir, Women’s Show Choir and Concert Choir divisions, and also the Grand Champion title. Amanda Belkamp from Center Grove also won the solo division.

Center Grove won’t be competing this year, ensuring new champions will be crowned in all these divisions. 2009 Grand Champions Northrop, who didn’t attend last year, will be back, competing in the Large Mixed Choir Division.

The Women’s Show Choir, Small Mixed Show Choir, Concert Choir, and Middle School Show Choir divisions will all be held in the high school auditorium. The Large Mixed Show Choir Division and the evening program will be held in the high school gymnasium.

As host school, Norwell is not eligible to compete, however the "Knight Sounds", "Knight Stars" and "Knight Moves" (all pictured above) will provide exhibition performances.

At approximately 5 p.m. in the gymnasium, a preliminary awards presentation will take place along with the announcement of the choirs and soloists that have progressed to the evening session. The final awards will be presented at the conclusion of the evening session, and are scheduled to begin at approximately midnight.

There is a $14 admission fee for the full day, or $10 each for only the morning/afternoon or evening sessions. Lunch and dinner will be served in the cafeteria, but is not included in the cost of admission. Dinner will be catered by the Back 40 Junction restaurant.

The full performance schedule is as follows:

Large Mixed Show Choir Division (gymnasium):
9:35 - Roncalli
10:10 - Northside
10:45 - Churubusco
11:20 - Plainfield
12 - Lunch break
1:30 - Northridge
2:05 - Huntington North
2:40 - Findlay
3:15 - Shelbyville
3:50 - Northrop
4:30 - Norwell “Knight Stars” (Exhibition only)

Middle School Show Choir Division (auditorium):
8:45 - Miami Middle School
9:15 - Indian Springs

Small Mixed Show Choir Division (auditorium):
9:45 - Decatur Central
10:20 - Pendleton Heights
10:55 - Columbia City
11:30 - Whiteland
12:05 - Norwell “Knight Sounds” (Exhibition only)

Women’s Show Choir Division (auditorium):
2 - Columbia City
2:30 - Northrop
3 - Plainfield

Concert Choir Division (auditorium):
3:45 - Northridge
4:05 - Huntington North

Evening Session (gymnasium):
6:30 - Solo competition finalists (3)
7 - Women’s Choir Finalists (3)
8:30 - Mixed Choir Finalists (6)
11:30 - Norwell “Knight Moves” (Exhibition)
Midnight - Final awards presentation.

See you there!