The Main Event

BY CATHERINE MCCOY

On March 1, 2014 the Fifth Avenue and Aristocats show choirs will put on the annual  Main Event. This event is a fundraiser and competition featuring many show choirs around the area. These competitors include 18 teams from schools like Wahlert, West Delaware, Bettendorf, and many more. The Main Event also holds a competition for middle school show choirs, drawing in a very large crowd. Dance captain, Anna Kluesner says, “Our choir is known for their hospitality. A lot of show choirs want to come because they know we plan with the guests in mind.” Setting up and hosting the Main Event is a total team effort. Planning begins practically right after the previous year’s event is finished. Right off the bat the show choir begins to improve their event and make it as comfortable for their guests as possible. Many parents help out, as well as all members of the two show choirs. Director, Mrs. Tipple says, “Our event is different from other invitationals in the sense that we are much more thoughtful. Everyone puts in their best effort to make it the best event for everyone.”

Both the Aristocats and Fifth Avenue will be performing their competition shows in the evening at the Main Event as well. Aristocats will be performing their set list including the songs: Wings, Girl on Fire, Crazy in Love, and A Little Party Never Killed Nobody. Fifth Avenue will be performing their show including the songs: St. Elmo’s Fire/ Kyrie Eleison, Keep the Car Running, Home/ Come Home, Jet Set, King of the Road, and Texas/ Georgia Medley. It costs just $10 for a wristband and the performances will begin around 8:30 a.m. and will conclude around 10:30 p.m. Come support our show choir and enjoy a day filled with great food, fun, and incredible performances