Stock photo: Derrick Knight | The 2025 season felt like a triumphant return to form for West Coast show choir. Now less than a year later, it feels like everything’s changed. Three top-ten level groups in the circuit have new directors after one of the busiest offseasons in the history of the region. Things are not quite the same in the Wild West, but there’s reason to believe that this might still be one of the best seasons yet.

Stock image: Derrick Knight | Familiar powerhouses Cosby, Manchester, Thomas Dale and Amherst County will be joined by up-and-comers Kecoughtan, Poquoson, MidBROthian and more.

Illinois retains more than its fair share of national powerhouses heading into 2026 and will also see a handful of elite-caliber events within state lines.

PHOTO: Nathan Ensley | From the Tulsa stalwarts to the small towns to new programs and beyond, Oklahoma show choirs will take a big step forward in 2026.