Fairfield Crystal Classic

03/17/2024

Our Sunday shout out is for our amazing & talented judges from this year’s Crystal Classic!

03/14/2024

This year’s Crystal Classic featured the presentation of a renamed award - the Jeff Clark Spirit of Show Choir Award. This award was presented by Jeff Clark’s family to Robert C Byrd High School.

Please consider a donation in honor of Jeff’s legacy to the Jeff Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund.

** Do you have additional photos or video of this presentation? Please share them in the comments below.

03/12/2024

Can we just say THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the 26th Annual Crystal Classic?!? We hope everyone had an awesome day and created memories to last a lifetime.

Congratulations to our 2024 winners!
-- Middle School Division Grand Champion: Bunsold Mini Swingers
-- Small Group HS Overall Grand Champion: Edgewood Choraliers
-- Large Group HS Overall Grand Champion: Marysville Swingers

** Just a reminder that we had photographers on-site, and they have compiled a gallery. You can view those photos here: https://fairfieldcrystalclassicpictures.pixieset.com

03/09/2024

03/09/2024

Thank you to for this recognition! We love our event & look forward to hosting everyone soon!

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03/09/2024

‘Twas the night before Crystal Classic …

Don’t forget the lower pre-sale ticket prices expire tonight at midnight. Get your tickets at www . Fairfield Crystal Classic . org

03/09/2024

JUDGE'S SPOTLIGHT!

Kevin Rudzinski is a show choir choreographer, judge, and clinician based in Chicago, IL. He has choreographed for numerous show choirs of all ages across the country and loves to celebrate joy and artistry through movement. He has also served as a clinician and judge for various show choir festivals and competitions. With a background in theatre, he has performed in various stage shows at the professional level and loves telling stories through art. Kevin loves to work with dancers of all ages and life experiences and is inspired by others. When not in rehearsal, he loves binge-watching copious amounts of Parks and Recreation and hanging out with his dog, Mia.

03/09/2024

The Crystal Classic relies heavily on sponsors. We would like to thank Corporate Sponsor, Prime Time Party & Event Rental!

https://www.primetimepartyrental.com/

03/08/2024

JUDGE'S SPOTLIGHT

Ethan Singleton is a 2021 graduate of Fairfield High School. While in attendance he participated in Choraliers and Fortissibros. He served as senior dance captain and has received many awards, such as Best Performer and Best Male Soloist.

Ethan has worked as an assistant choreographer for many show choirs, including Fairfield, Hurricane, and Ross. He wishes everyone luck today!

03/08/2024

The Crystal Classic relies heavily on sponsors. We would like to thank Corporate Sponsor, Raymond James!

https://www.raymondjames.com/

03/08/2024

JUDGE'S SPOTLIGHT

Katie Silcott is proud to be in her 22nd year of teaching vocal music in central Ohio. She is honored to have been selected as a finalist for the 2022 and 2023 Grammy Music Educator Awards. After graduating from Solon High School, she attended the Ohio State University and received her bachelor’s and master’s of Music Education. Mrs. Silcott began her teaching career at Marysville High School and Middle School. She is currently the vocal music director at Shanahan Middle School in Lewis Center.

Mrs. Silcott has presented clinics at four OMEA professional conferences and is looking forward to being the guest conductor for the OMEA District 3 Honor Choir in April. She is currently a member of ACDA, NAFME, OCDA, and was the 2023 Treble Honor Choir Chair for the Ohio Choral Directors Association. Mrs. Silcott enjoys working with talented 6th through 8th grade vocalists every day because she discovered her love for choir when she was in middle school. Her music teaching philosophy is centered on the idea that “music is for everyone!” Mrs. Silcott lives in Powell, OH, with her husband, Jason, and her sons, Jack and Charlie.

03/08/2024

The Crystal Classic relies heavily on sponsors. We would like to thank Corporate Sponsor, Jeff Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund!

https://hcfoh.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=5026

03/08/2024

JUDGE'S SPOTLIGHT

Randy Sage is a freelance choreographer, show designer, and teacher residing in Los Angeles, CA. Randy graduated from Millikin University in Decatur, IL, studying dance and earning his bachelor’s in Choral Music Education. He has choreographed for many award-winning high school and junior high show choirs around the country for the last 20 years. He is on staff each summer as a clinician at Showchoir Camps of America at both the Illinois and Ohio locations. Randy also serves as the assistant choral director and choreographer at Burbank High School, in Burbank, CA.

03/08/2024

The Crystal Classic relies heavily on sponsors. We would like to thank Corporate Sponsor, Kids 'R' Kids - Fairfield Ohio!

https://kidsrkids.com/

03/08/2024

Crystal Classic is in the headlines again! Do you have your tickets yet? We want to see YOU tomorrow!

Tickets: www . fairfieldcrystalclassic . org

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/03/06/fairfield-high-school-hosts-crystal-classic-competition-saturday/72857430007/?fbclid=IwAR1XJXqwlQkcFg7_JuqWKpu1Ca783AYgBfUu06aUC45pcqDEu97oOoILkvc_aem_AZjeb-VI0YSCPKEh8e32VmEI-krUwZCT2Vis6SNghbZLlx2zaeQK0HT8o8rGrX7s5UY

This is the 26th year for the competition which includes nationally-ranked choirs from Illinois, Virginia, West Virginia, and Indiana.

03/08/2024

The Crystal Classic relies heavily on sponsors. We would like to thank Corporate Sponsor, The Business Assistant!

03/08/2024

The Crystal Classic relies heavily on sponsors. We would like to thank Corporate Sponsor, Avance Funeral Home& Crematory!

www.avancefuneralhome.com

03/08/2024

As you grab something to eat or just get up to stretch, be sure to visit with our non-food vendors located in the cafeteria and adjacent hallway.

Bryan's Flowers and Gift Shop
Camille's Paint Shoppe
Copper's Crafts
Spunky Threads
Beadworks Boutique

03/08/2024

Here's the food menu for Fairfield Crystal Classic 2024. We'll have concession services as listed as well as food trucks.

Shoutout to our food vendors:
Tweedles Donuts
Jubie's Creamery
Caveman Crepes
Chick-fil-A Fairfield (OH)
The Crafted Cup
Cavender's Cupcakes (Vicki Cavender) -- accepts Cash or Venmo
Dine-In Hawaiian
Vibrant Nutrition

03/08/2024

The Crystal Classic relies heavily on sponsors. We would like to thank Food Sponsor, Jungle Jim's International Market Fairfield!

https://junglejims.com/

03/07/2024

JUDGE'S SPOTLIGHT

Mark Traynor Quamme is in his twelfth year of freelance choreographing across the Midwest! Mark got his start in show choir in Holmen High School’s Midwest Express and continued performing and choreographing as a student at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Since then, Mark has worked with multiple show choir and theater programs across the Midwest as a choreographer, director, and clinician. Mark resides in Fargo, ND, with his husband, Nick, German Shepard, Nora, and cats, Molly and Minnie. Have a great year, ya’ll!

03/07/2024

The Crystal Classic relies heavily on sponsors. We would like to thank Hospitality Meal Sponsor, Cincinnati Catering!

www.cincinnaticatering.com

03/07/2024

JUDGE'S SPOTLIGHT

Mark Lindvahl is a retired public school band director/principal of 35 years and is currently the Director of Music for the Saint James United Methodist Church in Danville, IL.

Originally from Taylorville, IL, Mark received a bachelor’s degree in music education and a graduate degree in Educational Administration from Eastern Illinois University.

Mark taught instrumental music in Highland, IN, Sullivan, IL, Hoopeston, IL, and Danville, IL. The last five years of his career saw Mark as an assistant principal at Danville High School and a principal at Edison Elementary School in Danville. Mark directed and played in show choir combos for 25 years and worked at the EIU Summer Jazz Camps for 20 years. Currently, Mark directs the choirs, hand bells, and orchestra at St. James United Methodist Church in Danville.

Mark and his wife, Marty, have a daughter and her husband and their four girls who live in Indianapolis, and a son and his wife with two boys who live in Noblesville, IN.

Mark has soloed with the Decatur Municipal Band and played with the Decatur Big Band. He currently plays trumpet in the Danville Municipal Band, the Danville Symphony Orchestra, and with the jazz/pop ensemble Doc Ashton and the Root Canals.

03/07/2024

The Crystal Classic relies heavily on sponsors. We would like to thank Hospitality Meal Sponsor, Outback Steakhouse - National!

www.outback.com

03/07/2024

JUDGE'S SPOTLIGHT

David Legg holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Liberty University as well as a Master of Arts in Musical Theatre Performance from New York University. David taught in the public school system for eleven years where his choirs won numerous awards on both the state and national level.

During his time as an educator, Mr. Legg instructed at the secondary and collegiate levels, received several honors for excellence in teaching, and was the chairman of the West Virginia Music Educators State Show Choir Festival. David has choreographed and arranged music for many top-ranking show choirs throughout the United States. He currently lives in Charleston, WV, designing shows, choreographing, creating music arrangements, and composing.

03/07/2024

The Crystal Classic relies heavily on sponsors. We would like to thank Classic Level Trophy Sponsor, Hodapp Funeral Homes!

www.hodappfuneralhome.com

03/07/2024

The Crystal Classic relies heavily on sponsors. We would like to thank Crystal Level Trophy Sponsor, Miami University College of Creative Arts!

https://miamioh.edu/cca

03/07/2024

The Crystal Classic relies heavily on sponsors. We would like to thank Crystal Level Trophy Sponsor, The Trice Family! (Tyianna Trice)

03/07/2024

It is Wednesday & here is where we are in our gym transformation process.

The party is on Sat, 3/9/2024. Get your presale tickets today! All Day passes are less expensive on pre-sale.

www . fairfieldcrystalclassic . org