Clinton, Linn-Mar, Carmel, Marysville and Bloomington Kennedy all stood over the rest of the competition.

St. Valentine’s Day offers the show choir community a chance to fall in love with the art form all over again.

Ankeny Centennial stayed undefeated, West Jones pulled off a gigantic upset, Gretna dominated, and middle mixed at Fishers exceeded all expectations.

The Indianapolis metro season kicks off with a big contest, Oak Mountain brings battles in every division, Waukee Northwest features yet another Des Moines throwdown, and Papio South rings true to the name of Titan Classic.

PHOTO: @shotbytalon | An intense match up between Waukee and Urbandale was interrupted by a third player, Prairie.

Plus Linn-Mar and Chesterton nab their first Nebraska wins and three groups with new directors this season hit the ground running.

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: @shotbytalon | Two local Des Moines-area groups will take their fight to be the best to Johnston this weekend.

Stock image: Derrick Knight | Waukee Northwest grabbed their second Supernova win and their second triumph of 2026 on Saturday.

A no-caption win, a one-caption win, a two-caption win and a three-caption sweep all find their way into the recap this week.

Ohio’s first large mixed gathering brings plenty of heat, the season’s only Kansas showdown has plenty of power, Linn-Mar turns into a Quad-State Showcase, and Gretna rises above as the best of Nebraska’s first competition weekend.

Eight programs, all sporting multiple choirs, will descend on Supernova in what is truly an all-star lineup.

Boasting dozens of good groups and many packed competitions, it's almost impossible to say what will happen in Iowa show choir in 2026.

Show choirs across the country are preparing for the 2026 season. From #26 Burbank to #50 Brandon and all the choirs in between, get caught up just in time for the season.

Gretna, Urbandale, and Gretna East secured spots in the top three at Norris.

Linn-Mar, Gretna, Wheaton Warrenville South, and Broken Arrow all took convincing wins over quality competition this past weekend.

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

The Wallace showdown takes over Norris, while others fight to reach into the top three.

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