show choir
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By: Toni Garza
Show Choir
+History
F. Ritchie Walton- Father of Show Choir
26th Street Singers 1st to incorporate dance into performances
1974- 1st High School Swing Choir Invitational in Fort Wayne, Indiana
26th Street Singers
+What is Show Choir?
A musical group that combines singing contemporary music and dancing into performances
Originally referred to as “swing” choir
One of the most common dance moves is “jazz” hands
+• Average size of show choir is 30-50
people• Show Choir is most common in high
school• Average size is anywhere from 10-50
people
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Costumes
•Matching uniforms are a MUST!
•No set dress code
•Any shoes can be worn but character shoes are best for dancing
Character Shoes
+Auditions
Must be able to sing all types of music such as: Jazz Pop Musical Theatre etc.
Singing Audition Dancing Audition
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Also known as Invitational’s
Usually held at high school auditoriums
Competitons last anywhere from an afternoon to an entire weekend
Audiences range from 50-7000 people
Competitions
Performances
A Cappella Solo
Group
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