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.

Solon, Hurricane, Noblesville, Piqua and Loveland contribute to one of Ohio's best lineups of the season.

A stacked Large Mixed division headlines the opening to Ohio's season, with a diverse Small Mixed field and a competitive Womens field too.

There are plenty of examples of choirs who despite their size, available pool of students, or other constraints, continue to impress.