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Sunday, October 25, 2009

Weekend: Findlay First Edition to host Fall Fest Show Choir Festival on Oct. 31
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The 22nd Annual Findlay First Edition Fall Fest Show Choir Festival is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at Central Auditorium.

The Festival provides an opportunity for area show choirs to showcase their programs in a non-competitive environment.

General admission tickets are $8, $4 for seniors and students and are available in advance at Groman's Music and Main Street News in Findlay or at the door.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be available during the evening in the cafeteria.

The evening will include the kickoff of FFE's raffle fundraiser, "Broadway in Chicago Weekend Getaway" for two. The winner will receive a two-night stay at the Hard Rock Hotel, two nights' parking, and a $200 gift certificate from Ticketmaster. The certificate can be used for concerts, museums, sporting events, Broadway shows, family entertainment or anything in Chicago from Ticketmaster.

The winner will be announced at FFE's Findlay Fest show choir competition on Jan. 30, 2010.

FFE's fall show includes "Big City Swing," "Wayne Newton Medley," "My Way" and "You and the Night and the Music." FFE is under the direction of Kevin Manley and assistant director Dan Wilson. Choreographer is Andy Haines.

Accompanying the group is the instrumental ensemble known as The Boingers.

The Cory-Rawson Impressions feature 27 singer/dancers; a seven-member back-up combo, the Stingers; and an eight-member crew. Their program includes "Don't Wish Too Hard," "Almost Like Being In Love," "The Climb," "Bad Case of Lovin' You," "Heartbreaker" and "Rockin' In Paradise." The group is directed by Christine Meyer.

The Association is a select vocal performance group from Van Buren High School. The group is accompanied by The Essentials. James Vaughn is the director, Antwon Chavis is the choreographer, Richard Eakin is the assistant director, and Linda Schwemley is cew assistant. The Association's program includes "It's Time," "I Love A Violin," "As If We Never Said Goodbye," "One Night Only/One Wild Night" and "Far From Over."

Ottawa-Glandorf's Out of the Blue is a non-competitive performance group of 38 musicians that performs throughout Putnam County. Ted Ellerbrock is director and Brenda Hoyt-Brackman is choreographer. Out of the Blue will perform "Rubberneckin'," "Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat," "From a Distance" and "Hair."

The 34 singer/dancers from Riverdale Soundsation travel with a six-piece combo and a 10-member stage crew. Carrie Norris is the director and Brian Rodabaugh is the choreographer. The repertoire includes "Grand Illusion," "Mystery," "Orphans of God," "Disturbia/Scream" and "My Prerogative/Rumors."

The Harding Singers are pleased to be back in competition after a season of concentrating on community events. The Harding Singers are comprised of 25 singer/dancers directed by Liz Ciampa and an 11-piece band directed by Rick Baird. They are choreographed by Edye Cook-Skidmore. Their selections include "Don't Stop Believin'," "Slap That Bass," "Electricity" and "Fascinating Rhythm."

For more information about the Fall Fest Show Choir Festival call the Findlay High School choir office at 419-425-8282.


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