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Comps of the Week Recap: 4/11/26
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.

William Soquet
Apr 133 min read


Comps of the Week: 4/11/26
The last of this year’s national competitions looms in Branson, and John Burroughs hosts a veritable slew of choirs in Burbank.

William Soquet
Apr 83 min read


Comps of the Week Recap: 3/28/26
Los Alamitos takes a two-caption win at HOA Orlando, Marysville and Northwest Rankin continue their hot streaks, and Carlsbad takes the win at Cypress from the top rope.

William Soquet
Mar 304 min read


Comps of the Week: 3/28/26
The southern and northeastern circuits see their final contests of the year, Heart of America Orlando brings arguably the best national lineup of the season, and Cypress presents even matchups in both advanced and intermediate.

William Soquet
Mar 284 min read


Advanced Shakeups, Intermediate Progress Promises Eventful 2026 Western Show Choir Season
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.
Chris Mendoza
Feb 136 min read


2025 West Coast Postseason Rankings
Stock Photo: Derrick Knight | The end of the season is here, and with it, 35 groups across five divisions are ranked.
Chris Mendoza
Jun 9, 202513 min read


Once Upon A Time In Hollywood: Music Showcase Produces Movie-Like Results
PHOTO: Derrick Knight | From caption splits in advanced to Los Alamitos sweeps in lower divisions, the final Western competition was cinema.
Chris Mendoza
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Burroughs Provides One Final Chance to Shine for West Coast Choirs
PHOTO: Derrick Knight | From advanced to novice, everyone is trying to get one more great placement in at the end of the season.
Andrew Estrella
Apr 4, 20253 min read


Comps of the Week: 4/5/25
John Burroughs, Rouse, Show Choir Canada, and Waltham are the featured events this week.

William Soquet
Apr 3, 20254 min read


Mid-Season Western Show Choir Rankings
PHOTO: Derrick Knight | As everyone hits the home stretch of the season, take a look at where western choirs stand from advanced to novice.
Chris Mendoza
Mar 21, 20252 min read


Winner's Circle, Feb. 22: Fossil Ridge, Horizon, and Donelson Join the Club
Plus, Euclid and La Crosse continue to be successful in their breakout seasons.

William Soquet
Feb 26, 20256 min read


Bonita and Brea Kick Off the 2025 Western Show Choir Season
With one competition in the Los Angeles area and one in San Diego, the western show choir scene will ease into competition this weekend.
Andrew Estrella
Feb 13, 20253 min read


Staff Says: Show Choir's Rising Stars
From New England to the Midwest to the West, find out who HRSC's staff thinks are the ones to watch heading into 2025!
homeroomshowchoir
Jun 19, 20244 min read


Oceanside Sound-Off: What’s At Stake
Oceanside will have a multitude of top choirs from the West in attendance. Who holds the power?
Chris Mendoza
Apr 19, 20245 min read


California Heating Up: Midseason Power Rankings
The Big Three happen... and then chaos behind in Advanced Mixed II.
Chris Mendoza
Mar 13, 20246 min read


Barstool's National Show Choir Rankings (Tier 2) 4/21/23
For this installment we have a full Tier 2 ranking. 280 groups qualified, but only the top 50 make the ranking. *To qualify groups must...
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Apr 21, 20231 min read


Barstool's National Show Choir Rankings (Tier 2) 4/7/23
For this installment we have a full Tier 2 ranking. 269 groups qualified, but only the top 50 make the ranking. *To qualify groups must...
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Apr 7, 20231 min read


Barstool's National Show Choir Rankings (Tier 2) 3/31/23
For this installment we have a full Tier 2 ranking. 262 groups qualified, but only the top 50 make the ranking. *To qualify groups must...
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Mar 31, 20231 min read
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