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(MUSIC PLAYING)

Where is he?

* Hey

* Why should anyone tell me how to wear my hair?

Nice of you to show up.

* They say I should try to fit in but I don't care

* I'm living my life just the way I like

* They say I get a little too loud

* Try to put me in a box, over-analyze

* But I'm never gonna tone it down

* They say stop but I say go

* Don't tell me what I got to do

* Who I wanna be is for me to choose

* No more rules

* 'Cause I just don't have the time

* Don't tell me what I got to do

* 'Cause it's up to me, it's not up to you

* If I wanna go crazy

* No one's gonna stop me tonight

* Oh, no

* Yeah

* Hey

* Why should I bend into what I'm not?

* They say

* Someday I might get a real job

Hey!

That's the wrong verse. It's not what I wrote.

* I'm not about to compromise on who I am

* Just so I can blend right in

* They want to see a cardboard cutout

* Well, that's a fight they just can't win

* They say yes and I say no

* Don't tell me what I gotta do

* Who I wanna be is for me to choose

* No more rules

* 'Cause I just don't have the time

* Don't tell me what I gotta do

* 'Cause it's up to me, it's not up to you

* If I wanna go crazy

* No one's gonna stop me tonight

* Oh, yeah

(FEEDBACK SCREECHING)

I don't see what the big deal is.

Joey Rome used to smash guitars in that same club back in the '80s.

Yeah? Well, the difference is Joey Rome was a rock star, okay?

And Herringbone had a hit album.

They weren't high school students buying their own equipment.

Come on. No, that amp is ruined, Nikko.

Yeah, but you have to admit

it was a great performance moment, right?

(HUFFS)

See? It's all about him. We talked about this at the meeting.

He showboats, he shows up late, he breaks equipment...

Wait, what meeting? We had a band meeting.

Without me? It's my band!

No, it was your band. Okay? It's not anymore.

ERIC: Yeah, we agreed that if you screwed up again,

it was in everyone's best interest to cut you loose.

Come on, man! This has been our dream since third grade!

Your songs, my pipes!

I got to do what's best for the band.

Fine. Do whatever you want.

I still got the best voice and the hottest girlfriend in town.

Come on, babe. Nikko.

Who do you think called the meeting?

(EXCLAIMS)

Look, if it makes you feel better, I was gonna break up with you anyway.

Ouch! The double dump. The girlfriend and the band in one brutal blow.

Nils?

I'm sorry, man.

Oh, yeah? I'm better as a solo act anyway!

You guys were just holding me back!

Wow. That looked painful.

Which part?

The part where my band stabbed me in the back,

or my girlfriend turned the knife?

Either.

Both. I'm Courtney Lane.

Can I talk to you for a minute, please?

Not really in the mood to socialize, thanks.

Just five minutes. Please?

It's not like you have anything better to do.

That's not what I meant.

I know you just want me to cut to the chase,

and I'm not going to say I believe in fate, although I do,

but isn't it an amazing coincidence that you got kicked out of your band

the same night I show up needing a lead singer?

Yeah, amazing. I know this is a difficult time for you,

but you're the perfect fit. Well, you're not exactly the perfect fit,

you're a little rough around the edges,

but I'm sure I can whip you into shape.

Look, Miss Lane, no offense,

but I've had it up to here with bands.

Not a band! No, it's a group.

It's the group. The absolute best.

Better than best. Spectacular!

Okay, ease off the throttle, here.

What's the name of the band?

I just told you. Spectacular!

The name of the band is Spectacular? Uh-huh.

What, did you guys lose a bet?

I'm not expecting you to sign on until you see us in action.

There's a showcase tomorrow at the fairgrounds.

Unfortunately you're gonna have to sit through our rival group, Ta-Da.

Ta what? Ta-Da.

Like as in, "ta-da!"

Look, I appreciate the offer,

but why do you keep doing that with your hands?

The show's at 5:00. I made you a map.

I'm really not interested in some battle of the weird-named bands, okay?

Nikko Alexander is a solo act now.

Nikko Alexander is more than a solo act.

Nikko Alexander is a star.

Or could be, with the right support and audience.

We set them up, you knock them down.

Hundreds of fans screaming your name, huh?

"Nikko! Nikko! Nikko!"

Your band has a following like that?

Not a band! It's a group. Come on, it'll be fun!

It's the fair! Bumper cars, snow-cones, funnel cakes!

I'm familiar with the fair. And a show!

It'll take your mind off the...

What did he call it? The double dip?

The double dump. And thank you for bringing it back up.

Just come check us out. Please? Say yes.

(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)

I'll think about it.

You won't regret it! I promise you've never seen anything like it.

Prepare to be blown away!

(MUSIC PLAYING)

(INDISTINCT CHATTERING)

* It's the eye of the tiger It's the thrill of the fight

* Rising up to the challenge of our rival

* And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night

* And he's watching us all with the eye of the tiger

* Rising up, straight to the top

* Have the guts, got the glory

* Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop

(EXCLAIMS)

* Just a girl and her will to survive

You okay? Here you go. Thanks.

That's Spectacular?

I know. How the mighty have fallen, right?

* And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night

* And he's watching us all with the eye

* Of the tiger

What a joke!

* The eye of the tiger

* The eye of the tiger

(CROWD APPLAUDING)

Give it up, ladies and gentlemen, for Spectacular!

Yeah.

Last year's American Federation of Jazz

Choirs National Championship runner-up!

You want to see a real performance? Watch this.

EMCEE: The show ain't over yet, folks.

Nice. Thank you.

So the turn was a little late, the pas de bourree was out of sync,

and the altos were flat on the second chorus,

but you can definitely see the talent. Right?

I definitely saw something.

Last year's AFJC national champions,

Ta-Da.

(CROWD CHEERING)

* Too many broken hearts have fallen in the river

* Too many lonely souls have drifted out to sea

* You lay your bets and then you pay the price

* The things we do for love The things we do for love

* Like walking in the rain and the snow

* When there's nowhere to go

* And you're feeling like a part of you is dying

Royce used to be our soloist,

until that scheming Tammi stole him away for Ta-Da.

I won't even get into it.

Okay, so let me introduce you to the gang.

Nikko, this is Spectacular. Spectacular, this is Nikko.

Hi.

What do you think?

You know, my grandmother once told me,

"If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all," so...

So maybe I exaggerated our following a teensy bit,

but the county fair has a notoriously tough audience, Nikko.

Sure. Who can compete with corndogs and livestock?

Let him go, Courtney.

He obviously didn't appreciate our performance.

Well, I do know that whatever it is you were doing,

those guys do it a whole lot better than you do.

The only reason Ta-Da beat us at Nationals last year is

because Royce pushed the envelope

and left the stage to sing to the judges.

Spectacular is just as good a show choir as Ta-Da.

ALL: Yeah.

What is up with your hands?

And for that matter, what's show choir?

Show choir is competitive choral singing

with elements of dance and theatrical costuming.

It is an art form which combines musicianship,

showmanship and choreography.

See, I feel less cool just knowing that.

Nikko, I am offering you a chance to represent our school.

We go to the same school? Yes, we do!

There's money.

The prize at Nationals is $10,000.

We need a male soloist.

I'd be willing to give you a quarter.

Let me see. 2,500 bucks vs. public humiliation

and a lifetime of ridicule? Uh... No.

Half! $5,000!

Unbelievable.

I'm not even a rock star yet and you already want me to sell out?

No thanks. I don't want your money,

I don't want to join your group,

and I definitely never want to dress like that. Okay?

Fine, who needs you anyway, Nikko?

And by the way, these are called jazz hands!

* The things we do for love

* The things we do for love The things we do for love

* The things we do for love

EMCEE: How about that, ladies and gentlemen? Ta-Da!

Aren't they something else? Very nice.

I told you. There's no such thing as the perfect male soloist.

Mr. Voice is a myth.

Like the Loch Ness Monster.

The Loch Ness Monster is real.

EMCEE: Give a hand for the champions, yes. Ta-Da!

There they are.

Tammi and Royce, isn't that sweet?

* O'er the land of the free

* And the home of the brave!

(EXCLAIMS)

I thought you invited me over for a sleepover.

Shouldn't we be popping popcorn or calling cute boys?

Show choir takes precedence over cute boys.

Well, unless they can sing. MRS. LANE: Hi, girls.

No time to talk, Mom. We are officially in disaster mode.

So I've divided all the submissions into three categories:

tone deaf, two left feet, insufficiently spectacular.

Insufficiently spectacular being the best.

I guess we're just going to have to use Caspian.

You guys will do fine, but, Courtney, I really...

Mom! Fine is fine if you just want to be a finalist.

I need a star. I need a Royce!

It's funny you should mention him.

One more time. Tammi, I got everything.

(GIGGLING) Okay. Uh, excuse me.

What are you doing? Courtney. Hi.

Royce! Don't engage with her.

It's not enough that you sabotage us by stealing our soloist,

now you have to take our costumes, too?

Ta-Da didn't steal anybody.

Royce simply made a career move

based on the optimal environment

to showcase his unique talents.

We almost beat them last year.

Yeah, almost doesn't win a trophy, Courtney.

And besides you and me,

all of Spectacular's best performers graduated last year.

I mean, you can't blame me for betting on a different horse.

Royce! Engaging.

Well, we need our costumes.

Spectacular earned these last semester.

The car wash, the bake sale.

Oh, please.

You think you earned $3,000 worth of costumes

by selling $300 worth of snickerdoodles?

Yeah, my parents kind of bought them.

Wake up, Courtney.

This is how things are done in the big leagues.

The Du Lacs donated these.

And now they're un-donating them.

Hey, no, no, no, not the hoodies!

Our cookie money bought the hoodies!

Royce!

Tammi? Really?

Okay, so forget about cute boys.

All they do is break your heart and take everything,

including the hoodies.

Ta-da!

Oh, honey, it's gonna be okay.

No it's not, Mom!

We lost Royce. And now we lost our costumes.

How do we do Eye of the Tiger without the tiger pants?

Then you'll find a new song

and a better singer than Royce,

because you can do anything you set your mind to. Okay?

I believe in you. And so does Janet.

(SCOFFING) Yeah, well, Janet believes in Bigfoot.

In Nepal they call him Yeti.

STAVROS: Hey, bro.

Hey.

In the closet or in your room.

I'm not your maid.

There. It's in my room. Happy?

Aren't you a bundle of joy today.

What's up?

Nothing.

They kicked me out of the band.

(CHUCKLING) Yes!

Thanks, Stavros. Your sympathy is really quite touching.

Look, look, I know this bites right now,

but trust me, this is good.

Now you can focus on your future.

Great! Can I get a McJob like you?

Because that would be awesome!

Hey, my McJob pays the McRent and the McHealth Insurance.

Don't knock it unless you're about to start helping out around here.

And I know you're my baby brother,

but you could take the garbage out every once in a while.

I'm sorry, Stavros.

I know you gave up a lot for me.

But this is my future we're talking about.

Nikko, do you know the odds against making it as a musician?

Even if you don't get kicked out of your own band?

I don't care.

Plus it'll be easier to audition for Rich Dickinson

as a solo act anyway.

You got an audition with Rich Dickinson? The producer?

Well, yeah.

I mean, practically.

How hard can it be?

Right! He's just sitting in his office,

waiting for a high school student

with no recording experience to just show up.

I'm sure he's got nothing better to do with his time.

Come on, eat.

Hi. I'm here to see Rich Dickinson.

No one sees Mr. Dickinson without an appointment.

I have an appointment. One o'clock.

You're Splattered Brains?

Yeah, that's me!

Hmm...

(INDISTINCT CHATTERING)

Listen up, Tackies! I have some exciting changes for everybody.

Caspian, downstage left.

Aye-aye, Captain!

Not that I don't totally respect your decisions, Courtney,

but are you sure Caspian's the right choice for Eye of the Tiger?

We're not doing that song anymore.

Our costumes have suddenly become unavailable.

I shall immediately initiate a search for replacements

at www.buyyourcostumes.com.

Which we'll pay for how?

I can't do another car wash, Courtney. This cast can't get wet.

Don't worry about it. I'm taking care of it with our faculty advisor.

Right, Mr. Romano?

What? Yeah, that's... Yeah, whatever you...

I cannot believe what I am seeing!

Some nefarious hoodlum has stolen our finery for material gain.

Look! There's a link!

Hi, Ta-Da fans! As you've probably already heard,

Royce Du Lac has joined the Ta-Da family

and brought his fabulous voice with him!

So, for your daily dose of the best show choir in the whole wide world,

check out tadashowchoir.com. Ta-da!

Royce was the shining sun

around which Spectacular orbited.

Not to be all totally glass-half-empty,

but maybe it's time to put Spectacular out to pasture.

You're right. I mean, sure,

show choir's a good way to get boys to notice you

without risking your neck in a stupid cheerleading pyramid.

And it does take care of that pesky elective requirement

without having to join the marching band or debate or sports.

But it's also a way to shine, to be the center of attention.

Show choir isn't about who's got the best pedigree, or website,

it's about who's the best onstage.

We can beat Ta-Da. We will beat Ta-Da. Who's with me?

(CLEARS THROAT)

Why are you standing around? Rehearsal.

GIRL 1: Let's go. Let's go. Let's get ready. GIRL 2: I'll take that bag.

Nice speech.

But we're still going to get disqualified for performing naked.

We'll find costumes.

* I'm not about to compromise who I am just so I can blend right in *

Okay, kid, that's great. Come on in.

(EXHALES)

What did you think?

Splattered Brains?

Actually, it should just read Nikko Alexander now.

I'm re-branding.

Right. You know, your sound reminds me

of the rock 'n' roll glory days,

back when guys like Iggy Pop and Joey Rome and The Clash ruled the roost.

Real bands. Thank you, sir.

Unfortunately, I need more than my own sense of nostalgia to sell you.

You need a great demo. A demo?

No, a great demo. I may have the platinum ear,

but it's the guy upstairs who's got the gold checkbook.

RECEPTIONIST: Mr. Dickinson? Splattered Brains is here.

(LAUGHS)

Well, you definitely got spunk, kid.

You got a band? Used to. Had to cut them loose.

They couldn't hack it.

All right, well, it's no worries.

I'll hook you up with some pros.

Let me see, studio time, session players, engineer, mixing.

Bet we can connect you for less than five.

Five hundred?

Thousand?

Hey, what if I bring my own band?

What? The ones who couldn't hack it?

Yeah, no thanks. I'll assemble the band.

Can you get that kind of dough?

Uh...

Yeah. I think I know a way.

So, I've made a matrix of all the songs

these judges have voted for over the past four years.

Hall & Oates is a reoccurring theme,

as is Wham and a song from Top Gun.

I enjoyed that film's visceral scenes of air combat.

Court, I don't want to rain on your Sudoku puzzle up here,

but who's going to sing the guys' parts of those songs?

I told you, Janet, we're just going to have to rotate the male Tackie

whose voice is closest to the song.

Or you could just let me sing.

The offer has officially expired,

but thanks for stopping by.

I thought you guys needed a singer.

But if you can't handle the real deal...

Well, if you don't graduate, maybe you can audition next year. Okay?

(STUDENTS GIGGLING)

From the top, everybody.

Okay and step, touch.

Step, touch, kick, ball change and slide.

And step, touch, step, touch...

(ROCK MUSIC PLAYING)

* Oh...

Okay, okay. Focus, like we did this morning.

Step, touch, step, touch, kick, ball change and slide.

When you slide put your arms out. And slide. Good.

* So you're the girl I heard the rumor

* You got the boys wrapped around your finger

* Such a sweet heartbreaker

* If you're the game I wanna be a player

* You can do whatever you want

* It's all right with me

* Why don't you break my heart?

* Make it hurt so bad

* Come on and give it your best, nothing less

* I insist, I want it just like that

* Why don't you break my heart?

* It's sounds good to me

* Do it over again, again, again

* You're just what I need

* Why don't you break my heart?

* Yeah

* Stare me down, intimidate me

* Baby, please, you'll never break me

* Bring it on, 'cause I can take it

* You're so cool, the way you play it

* Oh, you can do whatever you like

* It's all right with me

* Why don't you break my heart?

* Make it hurt so bad

* Come on and give it your best, nothing less

* I insist, I want it just like that

* Why don't you break my heart?

* It sounds good to me

* Do it over again, again, again

* You're just what I need

* Why don't you break my heart? Yeah!

* Break it

* Come on, break my heart

* Why don't you break my heart?

* It sounds good to me

* Do it over again, again, again

* You're just what I need, yeah

* Why don't you break my Why don't you break my

* Why don't you break my heart? *

Yeah.

(ALL CHEERING)

(OVERLAPPING CHATTER)

Okay, okay.

You're in. Nicely done.

On a trial basis.

I still have a deal, right? Half the prize money?

If we win.

And that means you work. Every practice. Every day.

And we don't just sing, here, Nikko. We also dance.

Are you coming?

Stay in the back and follow along.

(MUSIC PLAYING)

Five, six. Five, six, seven, eight. Hold.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

And one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. And...

Problem?

It's our simplest routine, okay? Five, six, seven, eight,

step, kick, pas de bourree, step, ball change, drag soutenu.

Nikko.

Nikko!

(EXCLAIMS)

This stuff is so stiff! Why can't we just dance?

I don't know, why can't you?

Maybe because I'm not a dork-dance robot!

You know, in the '80s, rock stars would put garden snakes in their pants

to teach them how to swivel their hips.

Oh.

Never mind. It was a different era.

From the top, please.

* Whatcha waiting for?

* Dance with me

* That's the way you move it

* Hey, yeah

* Dance with me

Probably start with something more indie, then go commercial,

large audiences, stadiums.

Excuse me, can I talk to you for a minute?

Publicist.

It's bad enough that you humiliate me at practice,

now you have to ruin my rep out here, too?

You mean your rep as a slacker who undermines authority

and doesn't listen to anyone?

Yeah, that'd be the one.

Well, you can't go all willy-nilly with these dance steps, Nikko.

Show choir is about precision. It's about form.

I'm just trying to add a little spontaneity, that's all.

Well, spontaneity is fine, as long as we work it out in rehearsal

and execute it the same way each time.

So you're all for improvisation,

as long as it's approved in advance?

Yes. The Ferndale Show Choir Allstars

is a very important showcase for us...

The Ferndale what-where-now?

The Ferndale Show Choir Allstars.

Did you not read the handout?

It was pink. I was waiting until I was in private.

Well, it's your first public performance, Nikko,

and I need to make sure you're not gonna do anything crazy, okay?

Last year, Royce pushed the envelope and lost us Nationals.

Hang on a second. I'm not Royce.

I'm not gonna cost you Nationals.

And I'm taller.

CASPIAN: Courtney! Nikko!

Great. There's more of you.

Good news! Tajid solved our little wardrobe problem.

My family has joined the proud ranks

of American restaurant franchisees.

And as the proud new owners of Rustler's Depot,

they have agreed to sponsor our costumes!

Isn't that great? I think we could put our names on them.

Wait, wait, wait! These costumes, they'll be cool, right?

JANET: Totally. Yeah. Come on.

Very cool.

Are you coming, or are you gonna belt your part from the bus?

Is that an option?

No. This is so lame.

It's pronounced lame.

You're kidding me.

This is where the show is? No.

COURTNEY: Let's go. Yes, sir.

What? I thought you'd be excited

to be back on your old stomping grounds.

Do not forget your hat!

Yippee ki-yay.

Come on, kids. Come on.

(INDISTINCT CHATTERING)

Sweet!

Great! Perfect.

ERIC: Rustler's Depot.

Hey, can I get an order of Buffalo Bill Wings

with a side of Doc Hollandaise?

(CHUCKLING)

That's a great look.

Nikko?

Hey. Nils. Eric. Amy.

What are you doing? Why are you wearing that outfit?

'Cause I like it.

I always wondered who wrangled My Little Ponies.

(ALL CACKLING) You did.

Ha, ha, ha. The joke is on you. Yeah.

Oh. Your dumb band was stupid to let Nikko go.

He's going to wow the crowd with his awesome vocal styling.

Guys, please, stop helping.

All right, all right, let's just go.

(CHUCKLING) Hey, good luck, Nikko.

Bye. Bye, Nikko.

ERIC: You guys look awesome.

CASPIAN: You don't even know what you're... Caspian.

AMY: (LAUGHING) Did you see that?

I need a great demo. I need a great demo.

I need a great demo. I need a great demo.

(CROWD APPLAUDING)

* I hear that song

* And I can still picture us

* Not sure where we went wrong

* Maybe love isn't always enough

* I'm missing you, that's all I know

* Are we better off this way?

* I'm listening to the radio And I see your face

* What's a lonely love song?

* Something sad but true

* Words and melodies that keep reminding me of you

Oh, great. Him again.

It's not just him, it's her.

Tammi Dyson may be sweet and innocent like cotton candy,

but she leads Ta-Da via the pure evil residing in her heart.

CASPIAN: She spells Tammi with an "I,"

and the "I" stands for the ice in her veins.

* The love was gone

* I try to convince myself

* But I hear that song

* And I'm not doing too well

* If I could start all over again

* I'd never let you go

I guess his voice isn't horrible.

Royce?

Royce Du Lac is only like the best soloist

in the history of any show choir anywhere.

* Something sad but true

* Words and melodies that keep reminding me of you

So did he and Fearless Leader date?

Why? Are you jealous?

Of Captain Cardboard? I don't think so.

* Make me wonder where you are tonight

* I try to move on But I don't know how to

I forgot how good they were.

* I try to act strong It's no use

* Something's always there to remind me

* A photograph that takes me back

* Overcome by all the memories

* That I still have

* If we just had a second chance

* What's a lonely love song?

* It's just a long goodbye

* Voices on the radio

* Make me wonder where you are tonight

* Ooh

(CROWD APPLAUDING)

(CROWD CHEERING)

We have got to beat those guys.

(INDISTINCT CHATTERING)

Why are you all acting normal?

Shouldn't you be in the auditorium tangoing up and down the risers?

Uh-huh. This is vocal rehearsal.

Plus, the Empress has a meeting with her guidance counselor.

Okay, everybody up.

You wanna start without her?

It's Courtney, not Darth Vader.

Is there a difference?

Come on, everybody up. Let's just sing. You know, for fun.

* Yeah, yeah, everybody now

* Yeah, yeah

(EXCLAIMS)

* Fit in or stand out Not a hard decision

* Just do what you like Everybody does a little something

* Right here right now

* Don't let inhibitions Hold you back this time

* 'Cause we don't need no invitation

* To break all the rules

* I say, yeah Gotta do what you wanna do

* Gotta say what you wanna say

* Just do it your own way

* I say, yeah Gotta do what you want to

* Take a chance that you wanna take

* Just do it your own way

So who's got something, anybody?

Come on, you're not gonna make me do this all by myself.

(BEATBOXING)

Tajid, you beatbox? Sweet, man. Who else?

Come on, everybody, come on!

Nikko, Courtney's not gonna like this.

Why not?

Well, she always says...

* Play safe, inside

* Tell me why should I?

* That's so boring and typical

* Come on, try something

* Break free one time

* Why be just another?

* When you can be an original

* 'Cause we don't need no invitation

* Let's break all the rules

* I say, yeah Gotta do what you wanna do

* Gotta say what you wanna say

* Just do it your own way

* I say, yeah Gotta do what you wanna do

* Take a chance that you wanna take

* Just do it your own way

(MUSIC STOPS)

What are you guys doing?

Oh. I'm sorry, Mr. Romano. We were just goofing around.

No, no, no, this sounded great.

I know, right? Did you hear Tajid tearing up that beatbox?

(CHUCKLES) And Janet! I had no idea you had that kind of range.

Neither did I!

You guys have to use this.

In shows? Unfathomable!

We cannot sing like that in the competition. Why not?

You know, thinking outside the box can be a real rush.

So I've heard.

Courtney likes things inside the box.

You know, folded neatly, not even touching the walls.

Look, all Courtney wants is to win, right?

(ALL AGREEING) Yeah.

Hey, it's worth a shot.

We'll come up with a little sample on our own and we'll show her.

Where would we even do this? And when?

When what?

When were we gonna start rehearsal? We were waiting for you.

You could have started rehearsal without me, Nikko.

I would think you of all people would want to take this seriously, right?

TAJID: Why would you want to take this... I don't understand.

COURTNEY: From the top, please! And...

(ALL VOCALIZING)

Stop singing. Okay.

(MUSIC PLAYING ON TV)

Shouldn't you be doing homework or something?

I am doing something. I'm watching a video.

That's very funny.

Come on, Nikko. You need to buckle down and learn the value of hard work.

Life is...

(DOORBELL BUZZING)

Hold that thought. Or discard it. Either way.

You're not Thai food.

We had such an enjoyable time today,

we thought we'd come back for more.

And then Caspian had a great idea for a rehearsal space.

How do you know where I live?

What's going on?

Hey. We're in Nikko's...

Study group!

(CHUCKLING) Really?

Yeah, I'm buckling down.

Cool! Well, let me get out of your way.

No, no, no. We'll just study on the roof.

(DOORBELL BUZZING)

I'll get that.

Hey.

Study group.

Hey, watch those stairs, careful.

Hey. Hi.

Hi.

(DOORBELL BUZZING)

I'm just gonna leave the door open.

If you could point the way for anyone else, that would be awesome.

(DOORBELL BUZZING)

Okay, that looks like all of them.

We're just gonna be out here doing a little studying.

I think my roof is at capacity.

All right, guys, let's do this.

Uh...

Janet? You joining us? I don't know.

Court's my best friend. I don't really want to go behind her back.

It's not going behind her back.

Why don't you just think of it as planning a surprise party?

Okay.

(SIGHING) Oh, man.

Guys, break this up. This isn't some stiff show choir practice.

All right, the first rule of Nikko's rooftop...

There are no rules.

Except for one: no jazz hands.

(DANCE MUSIC PLAYING)

Nice. Taj, man, did you pick this?

This song was selected by me, yes.

All right, let's see what you got.

Okay.

I think you got a little more than that.

Okay, try this.

Come on.

Nice, Cas. Everybody, watch him.

You're really getting the hang of it.

Come on up.

* Why be outside looking in

* When we can be a part of it

Jazz hands, please. Thank you.

Don't rush the music!

Very good, girls!

Excuse me. What are you doing?

Thank you.

No, no.

* Missing out on all the fun

* So stop the talking

* Dance with me

* You know how to do it

Don't tell them, but I really want to learn that part from Eye of the Tiger.

* Show me what you got

* Stop the talking Dance with me *

(ALL VOCALIZING)

Guys.

Come on, this is so important to us.

(SIGHING)

I guess we're just going to have to work a little harder.

And Caspian, you don't have to belt out every note, okay?

It's okay if you ease off a little bit.

(SIGHING) Take five.

(INDISTINCT CHATTERING)

What's up, Casp?

Look.

I know my voice is a little theatrical.

I can't help it.

It's just, I don't wear enough black to get into the drama club,

and the only instrument I play is the triangle,

so band's off the table, and...

And I thought,

Spectacular, maybe once,

all eyes would be on me.

It's stupid, I know.

Dude, I wanna be a rock star.

I don't think it's stupid at all.

Guys like us just need the spotlight.

Okay.

Let's sing.

Come on.

(SCOFFS)

S'up, bro?

Don't "s'up, bro" me!

We talked about you growing up and being responsible,

and you go join another band?

What? No, no. I didn't.

I hope you joined another band.

What is this, some kind of disco cowboy music?

Yes, Stavros, it's disco cowboy music. All the cool kids are into it.

I don't care what the cool kids...

I didn't join another band. Trust me.

I...

Got a job.

You work at Rustler's Depot?

Yeah, I work at Rustler's Depot.

You know, I was just thinking about what you said

about not pulling my weight.

(SIGHING)

I know it's just waiting tables for now,

but I wanted to start paying you back, for all you...

Nikko, Nikko, Nikko, I'm so proud of you, man.

I'm so proud of you.

(CHUCKLING)

(DANCE MUSIC PLAYING)

That's sweet, you guys. Nice.

Okay, everybody, listen up.

Right here, 9:00 tomorrow night.

Tomorrow night?

But Cosmic Bowling is a Spectacular tradition.

So? We'll start a new one.

Come on, guys. She's my best friend. I know she'll love it.

Janet's right. Courtney is gonna be blown away.

You guys are ready.

(OVERLAPPING CHATTER)

You know, you are full of surprises, Miss Lane.

I had no idea you were so passionate about bowling.

Well, it's not really the bowling, it's...

Never mind.

No, come on, it's what?

Promise you won't laugh at me, okay?

I'm not gonna laugh.

I'm just curious where all this tradition came from.

Well, I know it's random,

but I've been doing this since junior high.

I'm gonna need more than that.

Okay.

Before a big concert, I'd get all nervous,

so my dad would bring me here

to calm the butterflies in my stomach.

Wish I had that.

My brother used to encourage stage fright just to stop me from singing.

(CHUCKLES)

Well, he better try new tactics, 'cause it's not working.

I know, right?

Anyway, when I took over Spectacular,

it was a tradition I brought with me.

And one week before the big show,

we'd all come down here together.

Dumb, huh?

Not even a little bit.

Hey, guys. Oh, hey.

So where is everyone?

Tajid had advanced placements, and Emily had a French test.

And Robin can't really bowl with that cast on.

Zack had a family thing.

So pretty much everyone bailed on, like, our only Spectacular tradition.

Hey! We're here, right?

Let's keep the tradition alive.

Let's bowl!

Thank you.

Thank you.

I got a spare. What did I just ask for?

Did I just say spare? No, I said strike.

Royce! Strike.

What are you doing here? You know this is a Spectacular thing!

Come on, Courtney. I happen to like bowling.

Well, you certainly seem to be familiar with the gutter.

Please, you couldn't even pick up a ball.

Okay, you know what? Let them have it.

I have a better idea.

(CHUCKLING) Typical. You can't handle...

Uh-huh. Talk to the jazz hand.

Let's start a brand new tradition

with my favorite game, Rock the World!

What do you think?

What do I think?

Let's tear this thing up!

All right.

The first victim!

Ah! Random selection!

You have to sing whatever comes up!

Courtney, you don't have to do this.

I'll change it.

Don't be ridiculous. It's fine. I'll sing it.

This used to be their duet. Courtney and Royce.

* Sometimes it's hard to see

* What's been there all along

* Sometimes we're sure of everything

* Till we find out that we're all wrong

* Now we're standing here

* Face to face

* Nothing feels the same

* For the first time I realize

* Something I didn't see before

* For the first time

* Looking in your eyes

* Suddenly there's so much more

* Something we both feel inside for the first time

* How did we ever end up here?

* I don't know but it feels so right

* The last thing I ever expected

* Is happening, it's you and I

* There's something real

* I can't explain

* And nothing feels the same

* For the first time I realize

* Something I didn't see before

* For the first time

* Looking in your eyes

* Suddenly there's so much more

* Something we both feel inside for the first time

* I can't find the words for how I feel about you

* Just wanna be around you now

* I never imagined

* Oh, yeah

* That someone could make me feel the way you do

* For the first time

* Looking in your eyes

* Suddenly there's so much more

* Something we both feel inside for the first time

* Ooh

* For the first time

Come on. I got something to show you.

Okay.

Okay, watch your step. Okay.

Where are you taking me? I'm not very good with surprises.

Would you trust me? And keep your eyes closed.

I am. Okay.

Look, Courtney, I know we kind of got off on the wrong foot,

and I'm not just talking about my dancing.

(CHUCKLES)

It's just that you and I are both passionate people

and we care about the same thing.

Which is why we put together this little presentation for you.

What? Who's "we"?

* Yeah, yeah, everybody now

* Yeah, yeah

What is this?

Ooh!

* Fit in or stand out

* Not a hard decision

* Just do what you like

* Everybody does a little something

* Right here right now

* Don't let inhibitions

* Hold you back this time * No, no, no

* 'Cause we don't need no invitation

* To break all the rules

* I say, yeah

* You gotta do what you wanna do

* Gotta say what you wanna say

* Just do it your own way

* I say, yeah

You gotta do what you want to

* Take a chance that you wanna take

* Just do it your own way

* Now's the time to work it out

* Work it out

* Showing the world

* Showing the world

* What you're all about

* Let go * Let go

* 'Cause you know you're ready to

* Everybody, now the choice is up to you

* Oh, we don't need no invitation

* To make all the rules

* I say, yeah

* You gotta do what you wanna do

* Gotta say what you wanna say

* Just do it your own way

* I say, yeah

* You gotta do what you want to

* Take a chance that you wanna take

* Just do it your own way

* Yeah

* You gotta do what you wanna do * What you wanna do

* Gotta say what you wanna say * What you wanna say

* Just do it your own way * Your own way

* I say, yeah

* You gotta do what you wanna do * What you wanna do

* Take a chance that you wanna take

* Just do it your own way

(MUSIC STOPS)

So, what did you think?

About which part?

The part where you stabbed me in the back, or my group turned the knife?

And why, Nikko? For money?

What does she mean, for money?

Did your new leader neglect to tell you that the only reason he joined

is because I promised him half the prize money?

Is that true?

Courtney, that's not your money to give. It's Spectacular's.

I know. It was evidently a bad decision anyway.

You made this deal behind our back.

Congratulations, Nikko.

I never thought I could feel as bad as the day that Royce left,

but you topped that.

You stole my dream.

We... We trusted you. And you betrayed us.

Nice surprise party, Nikko.

Hey, Court. Royce?

What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be bowling?

Yeah, it wasn't the same. Those were our lanes. That was our song.

It's a little late to be feeling nostalgia.

Is it?

Look, I don't know what it was, Courtney,

but when you and I sang together, it was magic.

We had chemistry. We still do.

You have a girlfriend, remember? Tammi with an "I"?

We make beautiful music together!

Come on. You're not seriously using that line.

Nikko, I can handle this, okay?

I'm not afraid of you, rock boy.

Get lost, glee club gnome.

Mess with me and I'll make you sing soprano.

That's big talk coming from a guy

whose license plate says "show boy."

COURTNEY: Hey, hey, hey.

Can you please... Can you stop it?

Whatever. It'd be too easy to beat you here anyway.

I'm going to humiliate you publicly. At Nationals. You want to see a show boy?

Ta-Da is going show you up,

show you to the door, and show you how it's done.

Okay, that was the weirdest trash talking I've ever heard.

(SIGHS)

If you're here to give back your costume and songbook,

you can give it to Mr. Romano.

Listen, on the roof, I know what that looked like.

Like you were trying to steal Spectacular away from me?

But that could never happen.

Because you are Spectacular.

You are its heart and soul. Without you,

Spectacular's just a bunch of tone-deaf kids with no rhythm and a lot of left feet.

(CHUCKLES)

I guess I just wanted to show you

some of the other things the Tackies could do.

From now on, we'll do it the right way.

Your way.

Well, my way isn't all it's cracked up to be.

What are you talking about?

The Show Choir Beat? Page 2.

(EXHALES)

"Oh, how the mighty have fallen.

"Last year's national runners-up

"made a less-than-spectacular debut at the county fair."

Keep reading.

"With by-the-numbers choreography and an overly safe song selection,

"the departure of Royce Du Lac seems to have been

"the deathblow to the once-great Spectacular."

Courtney, it's one bad review.

They're right.

I was so afraid to take chances that my classic stuff reads as stale.

And watching you guys tonight...

I never even knew the Tackies could do any of that stuff.

It was cool.

Unfortunately, cool or not, most of it would get us disqualified, so...

(MRS. LANE CLEARING THROAT)

Mrs. Lane! Sorry, we lost track of time and...

It's okay. I'm just glad you're not Royce. Now listen to me.

Courtney, you live, eat and breathe show choir.

I mean, if anyone can figure out how far you can bend the rules

without breaking them, it's you.

And you, follow your instincts.

Push the envelope till she says when.

This could work. Well, except the fact the Tackies see me as...

A narrow-minded, inflexible dictator?

That's okay, I'm a...

Money-grabbing, back-stabbing egomaniac?

You can't say they don't know us.

(CHUCKLES)

(PHONE RINGS)

RECEPTIONIST: Mr. Dickinson, you have a...

I said no calls, and no pickle here, sweetie.

It's Mr. Gage.

Tony! What's shaking?

Yeah. No, no, no, no. Of course.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm finding...

I'm finding new talent, yeah!

Yeah. No, no, no. Hey, wait, wait, wait.

I got somebody, oh, yeah, I got somebody right here. Yeah.

Of course you can hear him!

Look who it is! It's our very own conniving traitor.

Everyone hide your lunch money.

I'm sorry, okay?

I made a unilateral decision and I was wrong.

Nikko helped me see that you can't always be...

Nikko is a charlatan and a scoundrel.

He will be the ruination of Spectacular.

He's only interested in himself, Courtney.

(PEOPLE CHEERING IN HALLWAY)

NIKKO: Thank you! Thank you very much.

GIRL: Oh, no! BOY: Wow.

What do you guys think of my new look?

It's nice.

I thought maybe you could use this to make new costumes.

Or bake a potato.

(ALL LAUGHING)

Just because you finally found some fashion sense doesn't mean we forgive you.

GIRL: Yeah. Okay.

Okay. Look, guys.

When I took Courtney's offer, I didn't want that money

for pizza and video games, okay? I needed it for my demo.

And the only reason Courtney made that offer in the first place

is because she loves Spectacular so much

and she wants you guys to win so badly.

Well, you could have just asked us.

I mean, we would have been happy to help you with your demo.

I know that now. But I'm not worried about that anymore.

I'll figure something out.

After we win Nationals.

Yes! Together. Okay? No more dictatorship.

A tiger cannot change its pants.

But we'll use all our skills,

your beatbox and your voice, Janet,

and Mr. Romano, your... I'm sure you're good at something, right?

No, I'm glad you mentioned that, actually, because I do have...

Your words are striking the correct notes,

but the proof is in the pudding, is it not?

Okay, guys, come on! Come on!

Tajid's right. Courtney's just not wired for freedom.

Hey! I can have fun!

Okay? Okay? Oh, yeah.

Break it down. Break it down.

Go shopping. Go shopping.

Oh, yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

(LAUGHING)

We'll work on her.

Yeah. JANET: Wow.

Well, if it's gonna be a brave new Spectacular era

with brand-new costumes and a spazzy new Courtney,

then I guess there's just one more thing we need.

Caspian's right. We need a new song.

Yeah, but it still has to be cool.

Something that hasn't been done to death.

Preferably from the 1980s.

That's the last time most of the judges bought a CD.

When Doves Cry. Well, for the 1980s, I got a song...

(OVERLAPPING CHATTER)

I've got a... I've got a song. I've got a song!

It's from the 1980s. It's called Something to Believe In.

I love that song!

* You looked inside my heart And seemed to get me from the start

That's it! That's the song. That's it!

Herringbone, right?

That's like their most famous bootlegged song ever, from their last gig.

Yeah, it was the band's swan song.

It's never even been released.

If the band held onto it, how are we gonna get permission?

Well, I can get permission.

How? Well, I know the band.

I sort of grew up with some of the band.

Dude, that's amazing.

All right, sold! We've got our song.

(WHOOPING)

And six days to get our act together.

So, what's the plan, chief?

Let's...have fun!

(DANCE MUSIC PLAYING)

* When the music takes you, don't stop

* It's the way you move

* You know what to do

* Got to give it everything you've got

* You know it's true

* So are you ready to do your dance

* Here's your chance

* Get your body moving

* Do your dance

* Oh, yeah, oh

* Do your dance

* Now's your chance

* Get your body grooving

* Now's the time to start the party

* Everybody, just freak

* Go a little crazy

* Get the dance floor shaking

* Push as far as you can take it

* Just freak

* Go into your own world

* Let your body take over

* Go out of control

* And just freak

* No way to stop now

* We're going all out

* Everybody, get your groove on all you want

* Take it from the top

* And just freak

* Go a little crazy

* Get the dance floor shaking

* Push as far as you can take it

* Just freak

* Go into your own world

* Let your body take over

* Go out of control

* And just freak

(SIGHING) Stavros! I'm home.

I brought you a Custer's Last Sandwich...

Better hold on tight to that saddle, cowboy.

You're about to go on the ride of your life.

Mr. Dickinson! What are you doing here?

Mr. Dickinson and I have been discussing your exceptional talents.

You've got the voice, the look and the attitude

to become a real player in the music industry.

Thank you, sir, but what about my demo?

The label owner, Mr. Gage, likes to audition certain acts in person.

You lucked out, kid. Roll with it.

I've already contacted your old band. They're thrilled, obviously.

But you said I shouldn't use my old band.

Nikko, use them for the audition

and you can always cut them loose later.

So, how do we know that this is for real?

Is this number real enough for you?

That's if Mr. Gage likes him.

Now you just be here, ready to rock on Saturday night.

Thank you, sir. Wait! This Saturday night?

Yeah, it's the only night the big man's in town. Why?

It's just... I'm working that night.

Then get someone to cover your shift.

Everyone's already working. It's a big event. Huge, it's Fajita Fiesta!

Look, bro, I admire your dedication to Rustler's Depot,

and I know I've never been supportive,

but this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Quit.

This is your shot, kid.

Don't let us down, all right? But, you know, no pressure.

Gentlemen, all right.

Yes!

* Oh

* It takes his love

* To find us, guide us all

Great, guys. So let's lock it down

so we can move on to tech rehearsal, okay?

Courtney, can I talk to you?

Isn't this exciting? It's all coming together.

And please don't mark your solos.

Be intuitive, spontaneous, really cut loose!

It's really important that I... Who'd have thought

a little improv would energize Spectacular so much, right?

Mr. Romano? Let's go over the light cues.

(INAUDIBLE)

Hey, Stavros. I'm just here to pick up our lead singer for rehearsal.

I don't think he's here right now, Amy. He's probably at work.

Is that what he calls prancing around in those ridiculous outfits

with all those freaks and weirdoes?

That's not very nice, Amy.

His boss makes him wear those outfits,

and I'm sure his co-workers are very nice.

His boss? His co-workers?

What exactly did Nikko tell you he's been up to?

* I used to see the world as cold

* So cold

* I always felt so all alone

* How did you know you'd find me here? Yeah

* How did you ever see behind my tears? Yeah

* I never realized how anyone... *

STAVROS: What in the world are you doing?

This is your job and your study group?

I wondered why you guys never had textbooks!

Stavros, I can explain. Can we just... You lied to me!

And for what? So you could prance around doing this...

What is this?

It is called show choir.

It has a rich and storied history!

And it just so happens that Nikko is going to help us

dominate at the championships tomorrow night!

(CHUCKLES)

Wow, Nikko. Is there anyone you haven't lied to?

I hate to burst your glitter balls, kids,

but Nikko's auditioning for the CEO of Apex Records tomorrow night.

GIRL: What? BOY: What?

Nikko, is that... Is that true?

(SIGHS)

Yeah. Rich Dickinson himself thinks that Flux is going to be huge!

Flux? The band you kicked him out of?

Nikko would never do anything like that.

I tried to tell you. I don't understand.

You dreamed about this your whole life.

Look, we'll deal with you

going behind my back and lying to me later,

but for now let's get you out of here and get you warmed up for tomorrow.

Nikko, wait!

(SCREAMS)

And you want to be a dancer?

You might want to learn how to walk first.

Nikko, say goodbye to your little friends.

I'm sorry, you guys.

(SNIFFLING) Me, too.

Can't imagine why you wouldn't want to perform with such professionals.

From the top, everybody.

(SIGHING) Nice view.

Your brother said I would find you up here.

If you're here to give me advice,

I'd sure appreciate it.

Oh.

I've been a music teacher for a long time now,

and I never wanted to admit this to the kids,

I think it would break their hearts,

but show choir hasn't exactly been my favorite part of the job.

I think they're on to you, Mr. Romano.

Really?

(LAUGHING) Yeah. Yeah.

Well, the thing is, though, Nikko, when you showed up,

you brought real life to it. I mean, I saw real talent, real chops and it reminded me

of me. I mean, it did, a long time ago.

Why?

Were you in a band or something?

Well, remember I told you I kinda... I grew up with Herringbone?

Yeah.

That was kind of an understatement.

What kind of an understatement?

Wait, wait, wait a minute, you...

You didn't grow up with Herringbone. You are Herringbone!

You're Joey Rome! Joey Rome!

I knew you weren't dead or living on a deserted island.

The internet's an idiot! People are gonna freak.

No, no, no, no. You can't tell anybody, okay?

I only told you because I thought you could use some advice from somebody

who's been to the top and then just blew it.

Blew it? What are you talking about?

You're like the icon of musical integrity.

Everyone knows Herringbone quit

so they wouldn't be taken over by corporate America...

Or perform in huge stadiums with 40,000 screaming fans?

Because you refused to sell out. Because I was afraid.

Nikko, look, after our first song was a hit,

safe little clubs became huge scary arenas. No, look, I couldn't do it.

Okay? I loved being a musician, I really did,

but I couldn't handle being a rock star.

So I blamed corporate America,

I changed my name, and here we are.

Why are you telling me this?

(SIGHS)

Because you only get one shot to do this right.

No offense, Mr. Romano, Rome, you're old, not dead.

(CHUCKLING) You know, I'm not that old.

Not the point. If you miss it, you can start playing again.

Nikko, look, my window is closed, okay?

It's your time now.

And you have to make the right decisions for the right reasons.

What do you want me to do?

Put my band before Spectacular?

Nikko, I'm not telling you to do anything.

All I'm saying is, at the end of the day,

you're the one that has to live with your choices.

So whatever you decide to do, make sure it's what you want.

Nikko... Nikko...

(EXHALES)

Think about it.

(SNIFFLES)

Hon, is everything okay?

Mmm-hmm.

Just putting on some finishing touches. Every detail counts!

I'm not talking about the costumes.

It's just bad timing, but show choir is a team effort, so...

It's just a little unfortunate, because I thought that he changed.

But Spectacular is going to do great without him!

Sweetie, what about you?

Oh, honey.

It's okay. It's okay. Let it out. I know.

(CRYING)

Why am I crying? He doesn't care about show choir

or Spectacular or anyone, I hate him!

I know.

Besides, he's probably so exhausted from all these rehearsals

that he'll blow the audition.

Oh, no, Mom! He'll do great.

It's his dream!

Oh, honey.

This thing's so heavy. Man, my back hurts. I feel like your dad.

It's hooked.

(LAUGHING) Whoa, Nikko loading the van? Alert the media!

I got it!

See, Nikko? Kicking you out of the band was for your own good.

You needed to hit rock bottom, and if show choir isn't rock bottom...

I mean, talk about lame.

It's pronounced lame.

Don't listen to her, okay?

Hey, if you liked hanging out with those Spectacular kids,

there must have been something cool about them.

Yeah, there was. Thanks.

So Dickinson said you really went to the mat for us.

Yeah. That would be not true.

I could have. But I didn't.

All right, man, that's understandable. Ancient history.

Thanks, Eric. AMY: You guys ready?

Nikko, can I talk to you for a minute?

Yeah, could you actually make it quick.

He's got a real gig... I can handle this, Amy. Thanks.

Look, Courtney, I know how you must feel. And I don't blame you.

But show choir just isn't my thing. It was just a way to...

Good luck.

NILS: Nikko, let's go, bro. ERIC: Let's roll.

Nikko, let's go.

(INDISTINCT CHATTERING)

Courtney, it is complete chaos out there.

And twice as much Spandex as last year.

It's okay. Calm down. It's okay. It's okay.

Wow, I can't believe you guys have to follow us.

I don't envy you.

Oh. You're ahead of us?

Well, you better do your hair and makeup, right?

I've done my hair and makeup!

Oh.

Where's rock boy?

Oh, my gosh.

He bailed on you and you're still going out there!

You're real troupers.

Ta-Da's Tammi Dyson was right.

Without Nikko, we are doomed to a defeat of epic proportions.

Don't listen to her. Now, guys, I know you're disappointed.

But life is full of disappointments.

Now you get up and you get out there,

because Nikko is off chasing his dream.

And I think it's time that we chase ours.

* I'm living my life just the way I like

* They say I get a little too loud

* Try to put me in a box, over-analyze

* But I'm never gonna tone it down

GAGE: Whoa, whoa, guys, I've heard enough.

Sorry. We're just not interested.

But thank you. Have fun at the prom, kids.

Rich, Rich, you know he's better than this.

He's just warming up. Come on, man.

Hey, kid. I've heard you before and you're better than this.

What's up?

What do you mean?

Where's your heart?

It's not in the song. You're singing empty.

I know, you're right.

Listen, Mr. Dickinson, Mr. Gage,

please,

let me show you where my heart is.

* There's a fever inside me It's taking hold somehow

* I couldn't even hide it if I tried

* I'm hearing a song

* A song

* I've never heard till now

* I think I'm gonna take a chance tonight

* The moment I've been waiting for

* To turn the key and unlock the door

* It's all so clear just standing here

* I finally found my way

* So here's an invitation

* To my own celebration

* On the wings of a dream

* In your eyes I can fly so high

* On the wings of a dream

* See me now as I touch the sky

* Tonight's the night

* My dreams come true

* You always said they would

* Watch me fly away

* On the wings of a dream

* On the wings of a dream

* If you only believe

* On the wings of a dream

* This one burning ember

* It's turned into a flame

* Now we've got a shining light to guide us

* Even living from day to day I held onto my faith

* I never thought of letting go or giving in

* The game is on and I wanna play

* I'll take my stand 'cause I'm here to stay

Our kids are going to do fine.

I hope so.

* The stars are in my sight

* And I'm never looking down

* Never touching ground

* On the wings of a dream

* In your eyes, I can fly so high

* On the wings of a dream

Thanks for letting them use your song by the way.

What, you know?

Are you kidding?

My walls used to be covered with Herringbone posters.

I've known since the first parent-teacher conference.

* ...away On the wings of a dream

* On the wings of a dream

* On the wings of a dream

* On the wings of a dream

* Life is more than it seems

* On the wings of a dream

* On the wings of a dream

* On the wings of a dream

* On the wings of a dream

* On the wings of a dream

* On the wings of a dream

(CROWD APPLAUDING)

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

TAMMI: What were you doing?

I could have taken another bow. They loved me.

Nice work out there. (CHUCKLING) I know.

Guys, come here.

Now, it's our turn, and whatever happens, okay, just remember...

Oh, no. She's gonna tell us she loves us.

Shut up! I do.

EMCEE: ...they are Spectacular!

Let's just have fun out there, okay?

CASPIAN: I think I'm gonna throw up.

* I used to see the world as cold

* So cold

* I always felt so all alone

* How did you know you'd find me here?

* Yeah

* How did you ever see behind my tears?

* Yeah

* I never realized

* How anyone could make everything so right

* A heart so sad You brought me back

Oh!

* You give me something to believe in

* After all that we've been through

* The love you give It all comes back to you

* You give me something to believe in You can see the real me

* And here with you Is where I'm meant to be

What happened to your big audition?

I thought it would be better here.

* I don't have to imagine anymore

* No

* All the time it was you I was waiting for

* And here we are together side by side

* Yeah

* And nothing seems impossible tonight

* Yeah * Yeah

* You looked inside my heart

* Inside my heart

* And seemed to get me from the start

* And we've got the chance

* The chance

* To make this last

* You give me something to believe in

* You can see the real me * You can see the real me

* And here with you is where I'm meant to be

* Yeah

* Lift us up

* So high above

* Higher than high

* Now we realize Feeling so alive

* All it takes is love To find us, guide us

* All the way That's the one thing we can trust

* All we need is love To reach out, show how

Ladies and gentlemen, Joey Rome!

(CROWD CHEERING)

Yeah!

* You give me something to believe in

* After all that we've been through

* After what we've been through

* The love you give It all comes back to you

* Comes back to you

* You give me something to believe in

* Something to believe in

* You can see the real me

* You can see the real me

* And here with you Is where I'm meant to be *

(CROWD CHEERING)

GIRL: Spectacular!

BOY: Joey, you're my hero!

No, no, no! Over there!

GIRL: Spectacular!

BOY: I want to say thank you so much. It's a great honor.

EMCEE: Once again, let's hear it for our third-place winners, Glamour Gang!

(APPLAUSE)

And now the moment that you've all been waiting for.

The winner of the 22nd Annual

American Federation of Jazz Choir National Championships!

And the winner is...

Ladies and gentlemen, the winner is Ta-Da.

(WHOOPING)

(CROWD BOOING)

GIRL: What about Spectacular?

BOY: Did you see Spectacular? They should have won!

Apparently Spectacular performed

with members not registered in advance with the judges,

and in accordance to AFJC rules, Spectacular is disqualified.

Thank you so much! I...

Wow, it is such an honor to join the ranks of two-time winners like Rhythm and Shoes,

Shidazzle, Turquoise Tigresses...

ROYCE: Majorly Metallic. TAMMI: Sparkle Factory.

ROYCE: Thank you. I would really like to thank...

TAMMI: Thank you guys so much!

NIKKO: I'm sorry.

COURTNEY: Don't be.

We lost! Who cares?

We came here to be the best. And that's what we are.

Who cares about a trophy, right?

This is so great!

It was all so worth it.

Too bad there's only one trophy.

I know. How are we going to share it?

Share it? Royce, you're hilarious. We're done. Ta-da!

Hey, it's Rich Dickinson.

How you been, Joey?

I came here tonight to see a band called Flux,

and, well, you guys lost, so, sorry, I guess there's no trophy for you.

I guess you'll just have to settle for a big fat recording contract!

Yes!

Mr. Gage agrees with me. You guys are dynamite!

So what's your first single gonna be?

Thank you, sir, but you're gonna have to ask Nils.

They're his songs. I'm just the singer.

Okay. What do you say, kid? You want to do some business?

Yes, sir!

All right. Let's do it.

Let me see the contract. Joey.

I've been here before. Let me just take a look...

(GIGGLES)

(HUMMING)

* There's no easy way to figure out

* Why everything we plan gets turned around

* Nothing accidental Got it down to a T

* So why do things never end the way you think they're gonna be?

* If all that's for sure is that no one knows

* Then don't be too quick to decide

* 'Cause everything can change when you least expect it

* Can't stop what you can't control

* Gotta learn how to just let go

* Everything can change

* No, you can't perfect it

* Some things you can't explain

* Yeah

* There's no easy way to plan ahead

* Can't wait to get there but we end up here instead

* Anything can happen, it usually does

* Some things turn out much better

* The way it is with us

* If all that's for sure is that no one knows

* Then don't be too quick to decide

* 'Cause everything can change when you least expect it

* Can't stop what you can't control

* Gotta learn how to just let go

* Everything can change

* No, you can't perfect it

* Some things you can't explain

* Everything can change

* Everything can change

* Can't stop what you can't control

* Gotta learn how to just let go

* Everything can change

* Everything can change

* Some things you can't explain

* Everything can change