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.

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.

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

PHOTO: Derrick Knight | From caption splits in advanced to Los Alamitos sweeps in lower divisions, the final Western competition was cinema.

PHOTO: Derrick Knight | From advanced to novice, everyone is trying to get one more great placement in at the end of the season.

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

Advanced, intermediate, and novice all feature lineups with five groups or more.

PHOTO: Derrick Knight | From advanced to novice, Burbank Blast brought home no shortage of things to talk about.

PHOTO: Derrick Knight | A rematch in advanced mixed, a wide-open bass division, and five novice mixed choirs offer plenty of action.

In-depth coverage of the John Burroughs Music Showcase awaits!