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Johnston Show Choirs Shine Bright at HOA Kansas City!


On Saturday, March 9th, Johnston Show Choirs, as well as many others, traveled to Kansas City to compete in the annual Heart of America competition.

The day kicked off with the Concert Choir portion of the event. After that, Oak Grove's "Centerstage" started off the Varsity Division at 9:30am. Johnston's "Innovation" was second out of 10 varsity choirs to perform. Lunch then proceeded the Varsity Division awards. Finalists were quickly announced before the women's division kicked off. Broken Arrow's "Tiger Catalyst" kicked off the women's division while Johnston's "Synergy" kicked off the Prep Division. After a host performance by Mt. Mercy's Show Choir, the Showcase performance was announced, earning and exhibition performance after the finalists performed.

Finalists (in order)
ALA "Evolution"
Kellar Central "Voices of Central"
Mitchell "Friend de Coup"
Jenks "Trojanairs"
Johnston "Innovation"
Broken Arrow "Tiger Rhythm"

Johnston "Synergy" was the showcase winner beating out all of the womens and other prep division competitors.

The supper break occurred before finalists kicked off. All of the awards would be awarded after the showcase performance by Johnston's "Synergy."

When awards came, nobody knew anything except "Synergy" winning the prep and womens divisions. The final awards came out like this:

Prep Division:
GC: Johnston "Synergy" (Best Show Design)
1st RU: Broken Arrow "Tiger Momentum"
2nd RU: Central Lee "CENTRifugAL Force"

Women's Division:
GC: Broken Arrow "Tiger Mystique" (Best Female Soloist - Olivia Watkins)
1st RU: Jefferson Senior "Jive"
2nd RU: Rock Bridge "Satin 'n Lace"
3rd RU: Broken Arrow "Tiger Catalyst"

Final Awards:
GC: Johnston "Innovation" (BV, BB, Best Male Soloist - Isaac Clark)
1st RU: Mitchell "Friend de Coup" (BC)
2nd RU: Kellar Central "Voices of Central"
3rd RU: ALA "Evolution
4th RU: Broken Arrow "Tiger Rhythm"
5th RU: Jenks "Trojanaires"


This is "Innovation's" 2nd Grand Championship of the year. The other Grand Championship came from Waukee's "StarStruck." They placed 2nd at 3 competitions including Urbandale, Davenport, and Southeast Polk.

I would also like to give a shoutout to "Synergy" because they are one of the best prep groups this year. They have made finals at 3/5 competitions and won the prep division at 4/5 competitions this year. What a great honor!

Also, I would like to give a shoutout to their band, they are one of the only UNDEFEATED bands in the 2019 Competition Season. They are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! The band adds a whole other element to show choir, and when you have a great band, you basically have a great show choir!! Congratulations to the Johnston band. (Might I also say you did amazing playing with Synergy as well!!)

Congratulations on a great season "Innovation" & "Synergy!" We can't wait to see what things you have in store next year!!
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