O'Gorman and Vermillion are both set to host competitions this weekend, with most of the rest of the state's groups competing somewhere.

When weather forced The Headliners to a last-minute scramble, they capitalized on the opportunity to win a fourth Best of Show title.

Washington's comp is one of the longest-running in South Dakota. True to form, the contest will feature most of the other local powers.

Sioux Falls Jefferson promised a phenomenal competition with groups from surrounding states, and the event 100% delivered.

A titantic trio of Waukee Northwest, Lincoln Southwest, and Waconia will bring early intensity to Sioux Falls.

All of the usual players will be jostling for position once again in a tight (but crowded) South Dakota show choir scene.

Behind the Big Five large show choir schools sit a handful of dedicated small groups - O'Gorman, Harrisburg, Vermillion and Dell Rapids.

Nic Caberos is the new Mitchell Friend de Coup director. Caberos replaces Nick McGraw, who is leaving the teaching profession.