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.

Eight programs, all sporting multiple choirs, will descend on Supernova in what is truly an all-star lineup.

LOGO: grandhotel.show | As the key turns to unlock Linn-Mar's competition season, students and staff explain what the preseason was like for 10SE.

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.

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.

Vote to determine which choirs will advance to the championship finals!

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

Vote to see who will advance to the Round of 4!

Vote for your favorite choirs and help determine who will advance to the next round!

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.

Elkhorn North, Avon, and Keller continue their stellar seasons, and both Wheatons win their respective competitions.

Linn-Mar, Gretna, Wheaton Warrenville South, and Broken Arrow all took convincing wins over quality competition this past weekend.

Iowa and Nebraska concentrate their heavy hitters in one place, while choirs around the country flock to Illinois and Minnesota.

PHOTO: @shotbytalon | Several top eastern Iowa choirs gather for an end-of-season battle at an inaugural event.