Competition Information

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The entry fee is $575 per choir.

Setup and Technical Crew
Please fill out and submit your Technical. Forms (avaialble soon) as soon as possible. The host tech crew can accomodate special requests when they are coordinated in advance. Technical Forms include lighting and mic cues, stage configuration, contact information and more. The form is a fillable PDF.

We provide 16 4’x8′ StageRight risers, four deep and four wide, at 12″ height increments, with stairs. Please do not bring risers. Custom stairs and riser configurations can be indicated in your Technical Forms.

We allow special effects and electronic equipment. Please indicate any special equipment in your Technical Forms.

Instrumentation
Advanced ensembles must feature live instrumental accompaniment. All other ensembles may be accompanied by a pre-recorded track. We recommend choirs provide their own portable sound system to manage and control their own pre-recorded instrumental tracks. Otherwise, provide your track(s) to the host sound crew the day of your performance.

We provide a drum set, piano keyboard, chairs and music stands. Only the in-house sound system will be used for microphones and general sound control. We will provide five microphones at the front of the stage and a sixth for handheld use. These items may be customized and specified in your Technical Forms.

Timing
Each choir is alloted a performance time limit including their load-in, setup, performance, teardown, and load-out. Times vary based on division:

Novice & Intermediate Ensembles: 25 min.
Adv. Bass, Treble, Tier II Mixed: 30 min.
Adv. Tier I Mixed: 35 min.

Penalties are assessed in overal scoring if a choir exceeds their alloted performance time. Coordinate with the host tech crew to ensure a smooth setup.

Performers and Guests
Please respect competition volunteers and administrators. Our team works to maximize the safety and enjoyment of all our guests and performers.

Remain seated during performances. Spectators may leave and enter the Performing Arts Center only between performances. Appropriate audience behavior is expected. No food or drinks are allowed in the theater.

We encourage a “one student, one choir” policy. Please refrain from featuring students in multiple ensembles, particularly between advanced, intermediate, and novice divisions. Please contact the competition host in advance if you anticipate including multiple students in more than one ensemble you bring (bass choirs excepted).

No videography or photography in the theater during performances. Participating choirs may designate one or two individuals to record for their group.

Only one performing group is allowed backstage/onstage at a time. Do not enter the stage or setup areas if your ensemble is not performing.

No controlled substances, tobacco, alcohol, or weapons are allowed on campus at any time.

Our compeition adjudication is managed by Carmen Scoring System.

Damon Brown (Saturday: Showmanship)

Damon Brown is a show choir professional and charity advocate from Moreno Valley, CA, with over 43 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with more than 75,000 students worldwide, including former students such as actresses Blake Lively and Dove Cameron. Damon is the only three-time recipient of the “ASPIRE National Spirit of Service Award” and has helped numerous groups win over 450 championships and 500 Best Choreography captions. He is the creator of the educational YouTube series “Judging 101, Nuts and Bolts From Behind The Tiny Lamp” and founded the “Show Choir Kindness” Facebook group, which now connects nearly 4,000 members across 29 countries.

In addition to his show choir achievements, Damon is deeply involved in philanthropy. He joined Thirst Project, a leading youth water charity, in 2016 and has since raised over $600,000 through his initiative, Show Choirs For Thirst. Damon has traveled to Africa to support clean water initiatives and continues to advocate for those affected by the global water crisis. Outside of his professional work, Damon is a proud grandfather of eight, an avid but slow marathon runner, and happily married to his wife, Jeanie. He is excited to witness and contribute to the ongoing growth of the show choir community.

Glenn Carlos (Friday: Music & Showmanship, Saturday: Music)

Glenn Carlos has more than 30 years of experience conducting, performing, teaching voice, composing, arranging and recording. Throughout his career, Mr. Carlos has demonstrated his knowledge of and appreciation for diverse musical genres. Mr. Carlos is Associate Professor and Director of Choral Activities at Los Angeles Valley College where he teaches voice and conducts several ensembles. Mr. Carlos’ Vocal Jazz ensemble was one of eight groups statewide selected to perform in Sacramento as part of a celebration of California State community colleges. He also serves as a consultant for the NARAS Grammy Awards Foundation.

Mr. Carlos’s teaching and conducting posts have included the University of Southern California, California State University, Long Beach, Pasadena City College, the Ebell Women’s Chorale and the Hollywood Master Chorale. He has been featured as a soloist with and has prepared choirs for David Foster, Diane Warren, Michael Feinstein, Dave Brubeck and Shelly Berg. His published original compositions and arrangements are available through UNC Press and Yelton Rhodes Music. Mr. Carlos enjoys appearing as a guest choral clinician and adjudicator for choir festivals throughout Southern California.

Moana Dherlin (Saturday: Music)

Ms. Moana Dherlin is the Associate Director of the Los Alamitos High School Choir Program, where she has contributed to the success of numerous performances and award-winning competitions. Before joining the Los Al Choir Team, she served as Director of the University Singers at New York University, leading an advanced ensemble of graduate students. Ms. Dherlin also directed the Excel Allegro Chorus at Excel Charter School in Brooklyn, achieving high distinctions at regional music festivals and guiding students to the ACDA New York State Honor Choir. Additionally, she conducted with the Boston Children’s Chorus, participating in national tours.

A magna cum laude graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in Professional Music, Ms. Dherlin also holds a Kodály graduate certification in Music Education from the New England Conservatory. Her passion for choral music and vocal performance began at age six, leading to extensive performance experience with groups like the Santa Cruz Symphony and Monterey Symphony. Originally from Santa Cruz, California, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family in her free time.

Randy Sage (Friday: Music & Showmanship)

Randy Sage is a freelance choreographer and teacher residing in Los Angeles. Originally from Buffalo Grove, IL, Randy graduated from Millikin University, studying dance and earning his bachelors in Choral Music Education.  Since 2002, he has been choreographing for many award-winning high school and junior high show choirs around the country.  Some of his schools include Marysville High School in Marysville, OH, Wheaton North High School in Wheaton, IL, and Zionsville High School in Zionsville, IN.

Throughout the year, he is hired as a clinician, adjudicator, and guest choreographer at numerous competitions and workshops. He is on staff as a choreographer at both the Illinois and Ohio locations for Showchoir Camps of America.  In addition to choreography, Randy is also the assistant choral director at Burbank High School, where he co-directs and choreographs their three competitive show choirs.

Kristina Sims (Friday: Music & Showmanship, Saturday: Showmanship)

Kristina Sims is a Kansas native with a rich background in dance, voice, and youth and professional musical theater. Kristina performed on stage starting at 6 years old, and continued throughout her college years while earning advanced degrees in education and curriculum design. During her time as a 5th grade teacher, Kristina also created and directed Kansas’s first competitive show choir, Wichita “Flight.” “Flight” earned the Aspire Award for “Most Promising New Program” after its first year and continued developing through its 5 years in existence, notably winning Grand Champion in their final performance. Since then, Kristina has choreographed and produced for the Miss Kansas Outstanding Teen pageant, National Barbershop competition, CYT San Diego and China, Social Media Marketing World Conference, Desi Oakley “Homecoming” show, ShowUp, and more. She continues to choreograph, clinic, and judge competitive show choir across the country while enjoying working in Education in San Diego.

Morgan Teruel (Saturday: Music)

Morgan Teruel is a vocalist, worship leader, and show choir alum with roots in Carmel, Indiana. As a former Carmel High School Ambassador, Morgan honed her passion for performance and collaboration in one of the nation’s most prestigious show choir programs. Her musical career spans live and studio vocal work, with performances at renowned venues such as the White House and Crypto.com Arena. A graduate of California Baptist University with a Bachelor’s degree in music, Morgan has studied and performed a wide range of genres, including classical, opera, gospel, and contemporary pop.

Currently serving as a worship leader, Morgan uses her voice to uplift and inspire through gospel music. This year marks her second time as a judge for this competition, and she is excited to return, bringing her expertise and enthusiasm to celebrate the creativity and dedication of the performers. Outside of music, Morgan is a mom of four and a business analyst, embracing the balance between her professional and personal roles. She looks forward to supporting this year’s talented competitors and encouraging them on their artistic journeys. Good luck to all!