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<p>I would consider this the crux of the matter. I know some super-talented show choir kids, who assume that they will be competitive, whose level of training just doesn’t measure up to those who have been spending their time in voice lessons, dance classes, etc. If your show choir leaves no time for private instruction, and the practice required for same, AND makes it difficult to schedule auditions for several schools, due to a heavy competition season, it may be counterproductive. (of course, the same can be said of some kids who go from production to production to production, without really putting in the time for training.)</p>