Show choir season is almost upon us. Next Saturday, my show choir, the Sizzles (obviously I had to change the name, but I couldn't think of anything that clever....plus I am kind of hungry for some fajitas), will be attending our first competition this year. We are all extremely excited and not only want to perform our show but see other schools, as well. We have put so much effort into this year. We had to change our whole closer costume (based upon the requests of some disgruntled choir members). We had one of the best coaches in the world to our school to do a clinic with us. We have practiced for hours and hours getting pitches correct, clean choreography, the right tone, and spot-on facials. The world of show choir is much like that of a military base only much easier.
The main thing that we are nervous about for Saturday is simply that all of the pieces of our show will come together perfectly. The show involves a lot of help from not just the performers, but also the crew and band. Thankfully, we are lucky to have a great crew and a very talented combo. Still, what if a shoe goes flying? What if I trip and fall and bring two people down with me? What if my smile is too perfect? (Okay, that last one probably isn't going to happen, but I can dream) To most people surprise, show choir is taken very seriously. Although I like the show Glee, I feel that it sometimes lacks the competitiveness of real show choir and the age-old rivalries between schools.
The Sizzles have always had a good name when it comes to show choir. Some people say, "Oh boy! It's the Sizzles! They are on fire!" Sure, it doesn't have the same witty pun with the actual name, but I think my point has been proven. We all hope that we can live up to the name that surrounds us and not let the flame burn out (again, I am just on a roll with these fire puns). Still whether we win or lose, I think that we all know that we have prepared ourselves the best way that we could and we couldn't be more proud. And you know what they say....Proud Mary keep on Burnin'! (Gosh, I should just sit at home and write witty puns for a living. Goodbye, college)
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