Four regional experts were polled on all ten of the state's single-gender groups and all nine of the state's festival mixed groups. These are the results, accompanied by succinct wrap-ups of each season.

Two California choirs swipe wins off some of the best in the Midwest, plus Franklin Central takes a signature victory at the end of their season and Davenport Central triumphs in Florida.

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

PHOTO: Nathan Ensley | Choirs representing five states will converge on Saturday, including a healthy dose of Illinois as well as John Burroughs, Omaha South, Neenah and Franklin Community.

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

Center Grove and Zionsville held serve at their respective contests, with both Wheatons leading the charge for Illinois ensembles.

Mt. Zion and Sullivan will play host to a pair of Indianapolis titans taking on some of Illinois and Missouri's best

A no caption victory at El Paso-Gridley Showdown shakes up the rankings in the third edition of HomeRoom's Illinois Poll Rankings.

Dylan Moss - Illinois Contributor This is the second edition of Homeroom’s poll rankings of Illinois for the 2026 season, covering and considering results from the week of 2/14 and earlier. Three regional experts considered 39 groups and ranked 20 across 3 divisions. Championship Mixed Wheaton North “Flight” (NC) Mt. Zion “Swingsations” (NC) El Paso-Gridley “Modulations” (NC) Mundelein “Sound” (NC) Dwight D. Eisenhower “Express” (+2) Glenwood “Titan Fever” (-1) Wheaton Warren

This is the first edition of HomeRoom’s poll rankings of Illinois for the 2026 season, covering results from the week of Feb. 7 and earlier. Three regional experts considered 39 groups and ranked 20 of them across three divisions.

Illinois’ competition circuit is finally getting its start at Crete-Monee, now the state’s perennial inaugural competition after Mt. Zion’s move to later in the season. Naturally, many choirs are entering their first competitive outing of the 2026 season, however some have competed already and are looking to either continue their success or in some cases, mark a turning point from a rougher first outing. Nonetheless, storylines will converge, and the Illinois circuit will hav

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.

Show choirs across the country are preparing for the 2026 season. From #1 Linn-Mar to #25 Grenada and all the choirs in between, get caught up just in time for the season.

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

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

PHOTO: Nathan Ensley | Across the country, several single-gender groups stood out above the rest of their competition.

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

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

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