Gulsvig said that students from Sauk Prairie attended the OHS Winter Choir Concert last month. Students from OHS also attend their events. OHS alumni return to the Classic and visit with alumni from other schools. Therefore, the Classic offers a friendly atmosphere, the best lighting, sound, menu, judges and equipment. Each ensemble also gets equal time on stage.
Every person has an opportunity on center stage.
Though Gulsvig's own groups, the Hilltopper Show Choir and OHS Express, don't compete in the event, they treat their performances like competitions. Currently the Express, a freshmen and sophomore group, includes 64 singers and dancers. The Hilltoppers, a junior and senior group, includes 58 singers and dancers. They are accompanied by a show band of 11 musicians and there are three stage crew members working with the Hilltoppers and two with the Express. They will use this weekend's experience to ready themselves for this year's competitions Logan, Holmen and Chicagoland.