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Linn-Mar's "10th Street Edition" Takes Top Honors at the 2019 Prairie "Premiere"


2019 marked the first year since 2013 for Prairie's Show Choir Invitational, "Premiere," finals a part of the great day. Usually, this competition is a "1 and done" performance opportunity.

2019 was jam-packed full of great performances. 5 mixed prep groups, 1 middle school group, 1 9th grade group, 1 male group, 3 women's groups, and 7 open division groups. 6 of the 18 groups then advanced into the evening finals portion of the event.

In the Prep Division, Cedar Rapids Washington's "Celebration" came out on top earning Outstanding Vocals & Outstanding Choreography, while Linn-Mar's "Hi-Style" (women's division) took Outstanding Band. 1st RU in the Prep Division was Linn-Mar "InStep," followed by Cedar Rapids Kennedy's "Protege." Full Prep Placements can be found below.

Mixed Prep Placements:
GC: CR Washington "Celebration" (Outstanding Vocal, Outstanding Choreography, Best Soloist - Sophia Burke)
1st RU: Linn-Mar "InStep" (Best Soloist - Ella Crumley)
2nd RU: CR Kennedy "Protege"
3rd RU: Iowa City West "Showtime"
4th RU: Wahlert Catholic "Impact"

Men's Division:
GC: Mundelein "Sound FX"

9th Grade Division:
GC: CR Washington "Vivace"

Middle School:
GC: McKinley MS "Classic Edition"

Women's Prep:
GC: CR Kennedy "Chanteurs"
1st RU: Linn-Mar "Hi-Style" (Best Band)

Women's Varsity:
GC: Mundelein "Lights"

Photo courtesy of Linn-Mar "Supernova" website.
Linn-Mar's "10th Street Edition" was seeking a Grand Champion for the first time this year after a second place finish to Hastings "Riverside Co." at Ankeny Centennial's "Mid-Iowa Show Choir Championships." Although I don't know daytime placements, I imply that "10th Street Edition" was in first place after daytime awards, considering they were the last to perform in finals.




Finals performing order at "Premiere" was: Wahlert Catholic "Impulse," Iowa City West "Good Time Company," Wichita All-City "Flight," CR Kennedy "Happiness, Inc.," CR Washington "Momentum," and Linn-Mar "10th Street Edition."

During the daytime, Iowa City West "Good Time Company" earned People's Choice and Best Crew. Sources aren't sure who received an Outstanding Soloist from Mundelein's "Sound." Linn-Mar "10th Street Edition" was awarded Best Band at this time, along with Emma Geneser winning and Outstanding Soloist Award for the Group.

When final awards came out, it was indeed what Linn-Mar's "10th Street Edition" was looking for. "10th Street Edition" took home Best Vocals, Best Choreography, Best Band, and Best Soloist, completing their 1st Sweep of the season. Even though winning is great, improving from competition to competition is even better. I have personally watched videos of this group from their annual Get in the Spirit, Ankeny Centennial's "Mid-Iowa Show Choir Championships," and now from here. Even from a video, you can see great improvement in the execution of their choreography and vocals.

Final Awards for Prairie "Premiere" 2019:
Grand Champion: Linn-Mar "10th Street Edition" (Best Vocals, Best Choreography, Best Band, Best Soloist - Emma Geneser)
1st RU: CR Kennedy "Happiness, Inc."
2nd RU: CR Washington "Momentum"
3rd RU: Wahlert Catholic "Impulse"
4th RU: Iowa City West "Good Time Company" (Best Crew, People's Choice)
5th RU: Wichita All-City "Flight"

Linn-Mar's "10th Street Edition" will be competition at 2 more competition this season, Urbandale and Davenport. I have attached a video from their performance at "Premiere" yesterday!!


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