Norwell Percussion Ensemble to Host Fundraiser at Pizza Hut

The Norwell Winter Percussion Ensemble program will be hosting a fundraiser at the Bluffton Pizza Hut Monday evening (March 5).

From 5 to 7:30 p.m., ensemble members will serve as waiters and waitresses, with $1 from each buffet purchased, and all tips, going towards costs of the ensemble’s annual program.

Norwell Show Choirs Unbeaten After Four Weeks of Competition

Norwell’s show choirs continued their unbeaten 2012 run Saturday, topping their respective groups at the 3rd annual Northridge Choral Invitational.

For the fourth week in a row, Norwell won both its Small Mixed and Women’s division competitions.

In the Small Mixed Division, Norwell’s Knight Moves (20-0 for 2012) out-pointed Bishop Dwenger, Columbia City, Fairfield and Lakeland. There was only won additional caption award presented in this competition, with Norwell winning the Best Visual Effect award.

In the Women’s Division, the Knight Stars (13-0) headed off choirs from Columbia City, Bishop Dwenger, Northrop and Taylor.

Once again, a Best Visual Effect caption award was presented – and won by Norwell.

The Northridge competition also featured a special Solo Division competition entitled Cabaret Cafe. Norwell’s Gavin Drew won this competition.

A special award was also given to the Best Technical (backstage) Crew, with Norwell also taking this award.

The Knight Moves and Knight Stars will look to build on their success Saturday at Fairfield, Ohio, before hosting the annual Norwell Invitational on March 10.

N-B Video: Norwell beats its way to victory

The Norwell Winter Percussion Ensemble performs "A Modern Classic" to take first place at its percussion competition Saturday, Feb. 18. Learn more in the Monday, Feb. 20, News-Banner. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)

Norwell Show Choirs Shine at Center Grove

Norwell’s show choirs continued their tradition of winning big at Center Grove with another haul of trophies at Saturday’s 24th annual “Best of the Midwest” competition.

For the third week in a row, Norwell won both its Small Mixed and Women’s division competitions.

In the Small Mixed Division, Norwell out-pointed Shelbyville, Southmont and Triton Central. There were no additional caption awards presented in this competition.

In the Women’s Division, the Knight Stars headed off choirs from Lawrence Central and Princeton. Norwell won both group caption wards – Best Choreography and Best Vocals – in this division, while Alyssa Noble was named Best Soloist.

Competition organizers presented an overall Mixed Choir award, based on scores in the separate divisions. Lawrence Central (winner of the Large Mixed Division) was named overall Grand Champion, with Norwell’s Knight Moves first runner-up, ahead of the Large Mixed choirs from Kokomo and Roncalli.

Norwell also featured in the Solo Division, with Bailey Nodine placing first runner-up.

The Knight Moves (16-0 in Small Mixed competition) and Knight Stars (9-0 in Women’s competition) will look to build on their success Saturday at Northridge.

Norwell Show Choirs Win Big at Shelbyville

Norwell’s two high school show choirs continued on their winning ways Saturday, once again scooping the Grand Champion titles in the respective Small Mixed and Women’s divisions.

The Knight Moves headed off a field of five schools in the Small Mixed Choir Division, while the Knight Stars beat out two other choirs to win the Women’s Division.

In the Small Mixed competition, Norwell headed off Frankfort, Southwestern, Triton Central and Whiteland. Norwell won the caption awards for Best Choreography and Best Vocals, with Lauren Fiechter named Best Soloist.

Southwestern and Whiteland took the runner-up awards.

In the Women’s Division, Norwell headed off Lawrence Central and Brownsburg. Norwell won the caption awards for Best Choreography and Best Vocals, with Alyssa Noble named Best Soloist.

Leslie Sagstetter (Knight Stars) and Addie Johnson (Knight Moves) were named Best Performer for Norwell.

Norwell also took top honors in the Solo Division - twice over, in fact. Emily Lampton and Lauren Fiechter tied for first in this competition.

The top six choir over all competitions were selected to compete in the evening show, and both of Norwell’s choirs qualified to compete against Large Mixed choirs from Bishop Luers, Brownsburg, Colerain and Lawrence Central. Norwell’s choirs were chosen ahead of the Large Mixed choirs from Churubusco, Kokomo and Southmont.

Lawrence Central came out top in this event, edging out Bishop Luers and Brownsburg. Norwell’s choirs placed third and fourth runner-up, ahead of Colerain.

The Knight Moves (13-0 in Small Mixed competition) and Knight Stars (7-0 in Women’s competition) will look to build on their success Saturday at Center Grove.

Norwell Show Choirs Steal Show at Northrop

Norwell’s two high school show choirs started their season on a high note, with wins in their respective divisions at the 11th annual Northrop Charisma Classique Saturday.

The Knight Moves headed off a full field of nine other schools in the Small Mixed Choir Division, while the Knight Stars beat out five other choirs to win the Women’s Division.

In the Small Mixed competition, Norwell beat out Columbia City and Southwestern. Other competing schools were Crestview, Garrett, Lakeland, Northside, Oak Hill, Twin Lakes and Woodland.

In the Women’s Division, Norwell headed off Waubonsie Valley of Illinois, and Carroll, with Bedford, Homestead and North Lawrence also competing.

Only three special awards were announced, all in the Women’s Division, with Norwell taking both Best Choreography and Best Vocals, while Waubonsie Valley took Best Band.

Addie Johnson was named Best Performer for both Norwell’s choirs.

The Knight Moves (9-0) and Knight Stars (5-0) will look to build on their success Saturday at Shelbyville.