(Media release from Rome, GA City Schools):
Two award-winning show choirs, Rome Middle’s Grand Illusion and Rome High’s Grand Finale, take to the stage on Monday, April 1 at the Rome City Auditorium giving locals a chance to see the squads’ 2024 competition shows for the final time.
The event begins at 7 p.m. and also features performances from the West End Elementary Cloggers and the Elm Street Dance Group. There will also be solo performances from members of both show choirs as well as a recognition of seniors for Grand Finale.
Grand Illusion’s show “Catch Me In N.Y.C.” won its division at the Albertville Diamond Classic in Alabama and also won the Donelson Christian Academy Music City Show Choir Invitational in Nashville, Tenn.
Grand Finale’s show “The Hero Within” brought home a slew of awards from the Jasper (Ala.) Foothills Show Choir Classic, including Best Vocals, Best Choreography, Best Overall Effect and The Spirit of Foothills Award. The group also grabbed first place in the Tier III Division. They also placed third overall in the Donelson Christian Academy Music City Show Choir Invitational and third in the Tift County (Ga.) Peach Invitational.
Grand Finale also spent some time in the national show choir rankings compiled by Homeroom show choir. Grand Finale earned a spot at No. 95 in the poll for the week of March 1.
All of the events the groups compete at are outside of Rome and often outside the state, so the two show choirs put together this final show giving locals a chance to see all the hard work and effort they have put in.
Tickets for the event are $5 for students and $10 for adults.