PHOTO: Shot by Talon | Choirs from three different states will compete at Fort Madison While Southeast Polk is looking to cap off their season on a high note, a mix of choirs with momentum look to shake things up.

Mt. Zion, Troy Buchanan, Sparta, Dwight D. Eisenhower and more will show their stuff on one of Illinois' most centrally-located stages.

Illinois retains more than its fair share of national powerhouses heading into 2026 and will also see a handful of elite-caliber events within state lines.

Three regional experts considered 39 show choirs from the Land of Lincoln and voted 20 into the rankings across three divisions.