Blue Valley Chorale named Audience Favorite
A haunting, heartfelt performance of Radiohead’s “Creep” helped propel the Blue Valley High School Chorale of Overland Park, Kansas, to winning the Audience Favorite Award at the Next Generation Barbershop Junior Varsity Chorus Festival. The 25-singer ensemble emerged as favorite among 7 groups appearing at the event, held in Daytona Beach, Florida, at the Barbershop Harmony Society Midwinter Convention.
In the festival format, choruses are recognized with level rankings, and an overall favorite is selected by audience ballot.
Excellent ranking
Cleveland Heights Men's Barbershoppers
Directed by Jesse Lange • Cleveland Heights High School • Cleveland Heights, OH
Reigning Men
Directed by Penny Yanke • Burlington High School • Burlington, WI
Outstanding ranking
Cleveland Heights Women's Barbershoppers
Directed by Jesse Lange • Cleveland Heights High School • Cleveland Heights, OH
Georgia Spirit
Directed by Lars Grevstad and Dr. Kim Watters • Marietta High School and Gordon Central High School
Wade Hampton Singers
Directed by Amy Moyer • Wade Hampton High School - Greenville, SC
Superior ranking
Blue Valley High School Chorale
Directed by Sam Dollins • Blue Valley High School • Overland Park, KS
Here Comes Treble
Directed by Penny Yanke • Burlington High School • Burlington, WI
Plateau awards
Plateau awards recognize highest ranking in divisions based on size
Plateau A (highest rated chorus with 20 singers or less):
Reigning Men
Plateau AA (highest rated chorus with 21 singers or more:
Blue Valley High School Chorale
Audience Favorite Award
Blue Valley High School Chorale