By Mackenzie Arthur / staff writer
After debuting their new productions at the “Cabaret,” Crimson Heat and Diamond Sensations traveled to Plainfield High School to officially start their competition season.
Normally Diamond Sensations goes on stage before Crimson Heat during competitions, but at the “Quaker Classic” they had to wait until 6 p.m.to perform.
“I feel like it did (make us more nervous) because some people were already hyped and Crimson’s performance had some technical issues that weren’t their fault. Then we went knowing that there were already technical issues,” junior Shelbie Rincker said.
Despite the wait, Diamond Sensations placed 1st runner-up in the Small Univoice division. This was an exciting way to kick off the season.
“The anticipation made me more jittery. I think it was a really great run for our first time out. As things go on we will definitely improve,” sophomore Elizabeth Hunter said.
Senior Diamond Sensation member Reagan Bowers received the “Best Performer” award.
“It feels absolutely amazing. When I heard my name I was so surprised. There are so many amazing performers on Diamonds so it felt really (good) to be recognized for my hard work,” Bowers said.
Bowers feels that her connection with the show in its entirety is what stood out to the judges.
“I really get into the theme of each song and truly feel the emotions of the music. My facials show the mood of the songs and I think the judges saw that. I really get into it and have fun on the stage with my dancing and singing,” Bowers said.
Along with 1st runner-up Diamonds was also awarded “Best Crew.” The Diamond-Heat moving crew is made up of volunteer parents and NPHS students. Their job is to set up Diamonds and Crimson’s sets, props and anything else that the groups need on stage to perform successfully. Along with working on stage, student crew members also load sets and garment racks back into the buses at competition.
“Personally it feels awesome to win ‘Best Crew’ and know that we are getting recognized for the effort we put forward; however it is also equal to the dads who help out with the larger items as much as it is us (the students). At the end it all points towards us feeling great about it and ready for the next show so that we can win another award,” senior Derek Bilyou said.
On stage there is normally something called a number line. This is used so that performers can know where to stand while moving formations. Due to being rushed on stage, Crimson Heat had to perform without this device.
“I thought it went pretty well. It definitely could have gone better because we went on early and then we didn’t have a number line. From what I heard from our critiquer she thought the show was good. From an audience standpoint, I heard people say that they couldn’t tell that we even messed up or we were off our numbers. I think we did pretty good especially for being our first competition,” junior Miles Pellman said.
Crimson Heat also placed 1st runner up out of eight schools. Along with this, they also brought home the “Best Vocals” award in the Small Mixed division.
“It meant a lot as a team because in the past years we didn’t really win because we weren’t a big choir. We normally went up against a lot of bigger choirs, but it really meant a lot. Everyone was super excited. I didn’t even believe that we got it. It just shocked everyone,” junior Samantha Eyerman said.
Junior Kyle Simon was Crimson Heat’s “Best Performer” at the “Quaker Classic.”
“I was definitely surprised and very happy that I won. I just did what I was supposed to do just like everyone else. I just happened to be the one that they (the judges) chose,” Simon said.
On Feb. 21, both groups competed at Center Grove High School at their annual “Best of the Midwest” competition.
Diamond Sensations placed second runner up and Crimson Heat earned first runner up. Sophomore Calie Means and junior Mya Ebert were the judges’ selected best performers.
“Winning best performer felt great. It’s really nice to know that your hard work is paying off and that it catches the attention of the judges. I’m definitely very proud,” Ebert said.
On Feb. 27-28, Diamond Sensations and Crimson Heat will have back to back competitions at Franklin Central High School and Mooresville High School. After debuting their new productions at the “Cabaret,” Crimson Heat and Diamond Sensations traveled to Plainfield High School to officially start their competition season.
Normally Diamond Sensations goes on stage before Crimson Heat during competitions, but at the “Quaker Classic” they had to wait until 6 p.m.to perform.
“I feel like it did (make us more nervous) because some people were already hyped and Crimson’s performance had some technical issues that weren’t their fault. Then we went knowing that there were already technical issues,” junior Shelbie Rincker said.
Despite the wait, Diamond Sensations placed 1st runner-up in the Small Univoice division. This was an exciting way to kick off the season.
“The anticipation made me more jittery. I think it was a really great run for our first time out. As things go on we will definitely improve,” sophomore Elizabeth Hunter said.
Senior Diamond Sensation member Reagan Bowers received the “Best Performer” award.
“It feels absolutely amazing. When I heard my name I was so surprised. There are so many amazing performers on Diamonds so it felt really (good) to be recognized for my hard work,” Bowers said.
Bowers feels that her connection with the show in its entirety is what stood out to the judges.
“I really get into the theme of each song and truly feel the emotions of the music. My facials show the mood of the songs and I think the judges saw that. I really get into it and have fun on the stage with my dancing and singing,” Bowers said.
Along with 1st runner-up Diamonds was also awarded “Best Crew.” The Diamond-Heat moving crew is made up of volunteer parents and NPHS students. Their job is to set up Diamonds and Crimson’s sets, props and anything else that the groups need on stage to perform successfully. Along with working on stage, student crew members also load sets and garment racks back into the buses at competition.
“Personally it feels awesome to win ‘Best Crew’ and know that we are getting recognized for the effort we put forward; however it is also equal to the dads who help out with the larger items as much as it is us (the students). At the end it all points towards us feeling great about it and ready for the next show so that we can win another award,” senior Derek Bilyou said.
On stage there is normally something called a number line. This is used so that performers can know where to stand while moving formations. Due to being rushed on stage, Crimson Heat had to perform without this device.
“I thought it went pretty well. It definitely could have gone better because we went on early and then we didn’t have a number line. From what I heard from our critiquer she thought the show was good. From an audience standpoint, I heard people say that they couldn’t tell that we even messed up or we were off our numbers. I think we did pretty good especially for being our first competition,” junior Miles Pellman said.
Crimson Heat also placed 1st runner up out of eight schools. Along with this, they also brought home the “Best Vocals” award in the Small Mixed division.
“It meant a lot as a team because in the past years we didn’t really win because we weren’t a big choir. We normally went up against a lot of bigger choirs, but it really meant a lot. Everyone was super excited. I didn’t even believe that we got it. It just shocked everyone,” junior Samantha Eyerman said.
Junior Kyle Simon was Crimson Heat’s “Best Performer” at the “Quaker Classic.”
“I was definitely surprised and very happy that I won. I just did what I was supposed to do just like everyone else. I just happened to be the one that they (the judges) chose,” Simon said.
On Feb. 21, both groups competed at Center Grove High School at their annual “Best of the Midwest” competition.
Diamond Sensations placed second runner up and Crimson Heat earned first runner up. Sophomore Calie Means and junior Mya Ebert were the judges’ selected best performers.
“Winning best performer felt great. It’s really nice to know that your hard work is paying off and that it catches the attention of the judges. I’m definitely very proud,” Ebert said.
On Feb. 27-28, Diamond Sensations and Crimson Heat will have back to back competitions at Franklin Central High School and Mooresville High School.
