PHOTO: @shotbytalon | An intense match up between Waukee and Urbandale was interrupted by a third player, Prairie.

Linn-Mar starts their competition slate off with a sweep, Urbandale shows that they haven’t missed a beat, De Pere goes back-to-back to start 2026 and ATSC shows vintage form at Millard West.

Des Moines heavyweights face off at Johnston, a Midwest mix of choirs collides at Milton, and Nebraska fields two good lineups at Gretna East and Millard West.

Plus Emerald Elegance scores one for the girls, O'Gorman hits the win column for the first time this decade, and Johnston adds a win in Kansas.

PHOTO: @shotbytalon | Two local Des Moines-area groups will take their fight to be the best to Johnston this weekend.

A no-caption win, a one-caption win, a two-caption win and a three-caption sweep all find their way into the recap this week.

Ohio’s first large mixed gathering brings plenty of heat, the season’s only Kansas showdown has plenty of power, Linn-Mar turns into a Quad-State Showcase, and Gretna rises above as the best of Nebraska’s first competition weekend.

Show choirs across the country are preparing for the 2026 season. From #1 Linn-Mar to #25 Grenada and all the choirs in between, get caught up just in time for the season.

Boasting dozens of good groups and many packed competitions, it's almost impossible to say what will happen in Iowa show choir in 2026.

PHOTO: Nathan Ensley | All across the country, mixed choirs in lower divisions but on fantastic shows and stole headlines and results from varsity mixed choirs.

The HomeRoom National Show Choir Rankings are an attempt to do the impossible - quantify a subjective art form.

The HomeRoom National Show Choir Rankings are an attempt to do the impossible - quantify a subjective art form.

The HomeRoom National Show Choir Rankings are an attempt to do the impossible - quantify a subjective art form.

The HomeRoom National Show Choir Rankings are an attempt to do the impossible - quantify a subjective art form.

The HomeRoom National Show Choir Rankings are an attempt to do the impossible - quantify a subjective art form.

The HomeRoom National Show Choir Rankings are an attempt to do the impossible - quantify a subjective art form.

The HomeRoom National Show Choir Rankings are an attempt to do the impossible - quantify a subjective art form.

From Liberty to Bishop Heelan to Southeast Polk, many of Iowa's top groups gave it their all in their final outings of the season.

The HomeRoom National Show Choir Rankings are an attempt to do the impossible - quantify a subjective art form.

Plus, Euclid and La Crosse continue to be successful in their breakout seasons.