Three of the nation’s top groups held firm atop the standings and defended their territory, while four out-of-state groups partied in Wisco.

The lineups are deep this weekend, both in quantity and quality. From Wisconsin to Missouri to Iowa to Nebraska, the action will be tight.

Mt. Vernon will see last year's champion, Webb City, defend that title against several other large mixed and single-gender choirs.

Once Marion won at Bishop Luers in 1976, the chase has been on to topple the group that beat the previous top dog. This is that history.

Six regional experts were surveyed on 30 of Indiana's best show choirs. These are the results.

Four regional experts rank 35 of Nebraska's best show choirs. These are the results.

The banks of the Kanawha River will play host to several competitive West Virginia small choirs, plus a trio of Ohio large mixed programs.

Four regional experts rank 25 of Ohio's best show choirs. These are the results.

Linn-Mar, Waukee Northwest and Urbandale will do battle in an early-season mid-Iowa titan battle.

Two-win Westide, southern titan Brandon, upstart Lewis Central and more converge on Omaha to do battle at Millard West.