Four regional experts were polled on all 14 of the state's championship division groups. These are the results, accompanied by analysis for each group.

PHOTO: Nathan Ensley | Three regional experts ranked 20 of Illinois' best groups across three divisions. These are the results.

Three regional experts considered 39 groups and ranked 20 across three divisions. These are the results.

Plus both Bloomington programs win on the same day, Tupelo notches a national event win, and the inevitable Euclid Varsity Chorale.

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.

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

El Paso-Gridley has historically been a competition for smaller schools to show off, along with occasional larger programs such as...

This weekend will begin what may considered a 'sprint' season for Illinois show choir in 2025.

Photo: Nathan Ensley | Illinois show choir faces an identity crisis heading into the 2025 beyond.