PARADISE OF THE NORTHWEST
WACONIA
COMMUNITY GUIDE | 2023
Show choirs entertain on the stage
When Waconia High School ’ s Power Company Family of Show Choirs program got its start in 1998 , it featured 24 singers , a small rhythm section , a very small budget but most importantly , a ton of heart . Nowadays , the program is a legitimate powerhouse on the competitive show choir circuit in Minnesota , the Midwest , and beyond .
Approximately 300 students participate in the program , which currently has five groups that combine singing and dancing with elaborate costumes and props to create a thrilling 20 minute “ Broadway / Vegas ” style show . The program ’ s top group is Power Company , an award-winning varsity show choir that features around 50 singers , a 20 piece band called Megawatt and 10 stage crew members . Power Company routinely ranks among the best high school show choirs in the nation , as evidenced by its regular appearance on national top 10 show choir lists .
The Current is the high school ’ s JV show choir and it features around 60 singers , a 20 member student-led band called Watt and several stage crew members . Illuminations , a second JV group , provides additional opportunities for Waconia students to experience show choir . Pulse and Shockwave , which feature middle school performers , round out the program ’ s other groups .
Power Company and The Current compete at several events throughout the season . One of the highlights of the year for Waconia ’ s show choir program is Star Power , “ Where Show Choirs Shine ,” aka The Lake Waconia Show Choir Invitational . The event draws thousands of spectators and some of the top show choirs from throughout the Midwest .
At Star Power , organizers work to provide an exceptional show choir experience for all performers , directors , adjucators and spectators . The event features outstanding facilities with state of the art lights and sound The next Star Power will be held Feb . 17 , 2024 .
Waconia ’ s show choir program also holds several special events , including an annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser in January , and the Show Choir Spectacular , which will next be held in March . For more information , visit www . waconiachoirs . org .
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