Des Moines Christian, Holmen, Sioux Falls Jefferson and Maryville bring the heat to start the 2026 show choir season.

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

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.

Holmen hosts groups from around Wisconsin, and Tomah hosts its first competition in two decades.

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.