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.

PHOTO: Derrick Knight | Several choirs had statement seasons in 2025 - now the chase is on to see who can advance again in 2026.

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

Contenders from Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Alabama, and Mississippi will challenge for spots in two different finals rounds.

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

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.

As several regions of the country opened up to show choir, two prominent Nebraska choirs cleaned house while a pair of Iowa giants let their

New groups and new competition headline what appears to be another eventful Wisconsin show choir season.

From breakout groups and first-time winners to groups making midseason moves up from prep and all in between, so much happened in 2024.

A sweep by a longstanding choir, a sweep by a new choir, and two split-caption decisions highlight this week's COTW recap!

Contests at Johnston, Millard West, Milton and Twin Lakes highlight this week's competition schedule!