The last mainstream show choir competition season of the weekend is here, with North Carolina’s lone contest of 2026 and Oceanside boasting the only full California Big Three matchup of the season.

From Advanced Mixed 1 to Intermediate Treble Large and beyond, every division will be hotly contested at the end of the season.

Davenport Central becomes the latest choir to be named champion of the FAME National Finals, while Burbank, Diamond Bar, Valley Vista, Western Sierra, Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy all earn division wins at John Burroughs.

A staggering 38 choirs across nine divisions will hit the stage, with everyone jockeying for late-season success.

The last of this year’s national competitions looms in Branson, and John Burroughs hosts a veritable slew of choirs in Burbank.

Stock photo: Derrick Knight | John Burroughs leads four of the five divisions at the midseason mark, while several groups are off to hot starts behind them.

Burbank Blast featured several noteworthy West Coast debuts, as the balance of power in California comes into focus

Many Western groups gather at Burbank, the country travels to Fairfield, three states clash at Sioux City East, and Texas sends off its season at Southlake Carroll.

Stock photo: Derrick Knight | Three regional experts were surveyed on 35 of the region's top show choirs. These are the results.

Two of California’s four Advanced Mixed 1 programs have new directors in 2026. That includes the newest outfit to the club, John F. Kennedy Executive Order.

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.

Show choirs across the country are preparing for the 2026 season. From #76 Iowa City West to #100 New London and all the choirs in between, get caught up just in time for the season.

Stock Photo: Derrick Knight | The end of the season is here, and with it, 35 groups across five divisions are ranked.

The Big Three clash at Oceanside, a gym battle at Brandon, last Heart of America event of the year, and a smaller showdown at Martinsburg.

PHOTO: Derrick Knight | As everyone hits the home stretch of the season, take a look at where western choirs stand from advanced to novice.

PHOTO: Derrick Knight | John Burroughs, Chesterton, and several advanced mixed groups highlight the lineup.

With one competition in the Los Angeles area and one in San Diego, the western show choir scene will ease into competition this weekend.

With the conclusion of Oceanside Sound-Off, the show choir season for the major players is all done.

Oceanside will have a multitude of top choirs from the West in attendance. Who holds the power?

South Windsor, Daniel Hand, Cosby and Hurricane took home big wins this past weekend!