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ACUPD directs Sing Song parking

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The ACU Police Department plans to bring order to the chaos of Sing Song parking this weekend. Tom Craig, director of student activities and productions, said Sing Song will bring in more than 8,000 guests over the weekend, putting a strain on the available parking on the ACU campus. "Saturday night will be by far the biggest show with about ... [Read More…]

Alums return to aid student performances

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A week away from arguably ACU's most extravagant event, Sing Song acts enlist outside help to make last-minute tweaks and fine-tune their acts. Nick Tatum, a communication graduate student from Plano and the four-time winning class director will not be leading an act this Sing Song season, but has been just as involved with the show's ... [Read More…]

Sing Song judges will critique acts

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The judges for Sing Song have been selected to preside over the three performances this weekend. Tom Craig, director of student productions, said 30 total judges were chosen, with 10 judges assessing each show. "Of those 10 per show, seven are what we call category judges and three are vocal judges," he said. Craig said a different ... [Read More…]

The face of Sing Song: Behind ACU’s most iconic expression

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Sing Song is one of ACU's biggest traditions, combining singing, choreography and costumes in a competition that consumes campus for five weeks. Sing Song has many memorable components but one of the most important aspects of the competition is the expression that has come to define the show, commonly known as the Sing Song face. Tom Craig, ... [Read More…]

Hosting, no coasting

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"Sing Song is our life," said Caroline Nikolaus. And there's proof in their after-hours practicing. It is the Saturday before final rehearsal week, the last night of freedom and eight hours of sleep. But these six can't get enough of Sing Song, or each other. Instead of a night spent in singing-recess and solitude, they are together, tapping ... [Read More…]

Sing Song forces men to McMurry

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The men's basketball game against Dallas Christian University set to be played at McMurry University's Kimbrell Arena at 6 p.m this Saturday. The venue was moved because of scheduling conflicts with Sing Song. "If either team is set to play a home game for the same weekend as Sing Song, then we have to make changes for the location of the ... [Read More…]

Saturday Sing Song tickets almost sold out

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Less than 50 tickets remain for Saturday night's final 2014 Sing Song performance. The seats available for Saturday night's show are in the upper levels of the side sections of Moody Coliseum. Friday night's performance still has available seats in all sections, and most sections still have available seats for Saturday afternoon's ... [Read More…]

Directors Sing Song selected

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Preparation for February's Sing Song show is already beginning. Social clubs and class acts worked to pick their directors over the past few weeks and the themes are due Monday. The process varies between clubs and classes, but many of the requirements and expectations are the same. Class act directors were interviewed by their class ... [Read More…]

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