On February 21st, Show Choir’s Swinging on the River 2026 took place at the Hastings High School.
In the Preliminary Mixed Division:
“Rhythm and Gold” of Bloomington Kennedy won best soloist—Indigo Gabriel.
“Northern Lights” of Northern St. Paul High School won Best Crew, People’s Choice, and Best Soloist—Maya Forsberg.
In the Prep Division:
Third place went to “The Current” of Waconia High School. Waconia High School also won the Best Band award.
Second place went to “La Voce Ballo” of Bemidji High School.
First place went to “JIVE” from Bloomington Jefferson High School. Bloomington Jefferson also won awards for Best Vocal and Best Visuals.
In the Varsity Finals:
Grand Champion was “Rhythm and Gold” of Bloomington Kennedy High School.
In second place and first runner-up, “Power Company” of Waconia High School.
In third place and second runner-up, “Jefferson Connection” of Bloomington Jefferson High School.
KDWA connected with Teaghan Asher. Asher is a part of the Hastings prep group “Dynamic Addition.” Dynamic’s theme this year is “work of art,” and the varsity group, called Riverside, has a theme of “let your garden grow.”
Asher explains why she loves show choir, and if any high schooler is on the fence about joining show choir, Asher suggests going all in.
KDWA also spoke with Savannah Boyd from Bemidji’s prep group, La Voce Ballo. Boyd shared about her solo performance. Boyd also explains what she values about show choir.
The Show Choir 2026 season post-shows will be on Thursday, March 5th, There are two showing options, beginning at 6pm and 8pm, at Hastings High School. Tickets are now available: hastingsshowchoirs.seatyourself.biz.
To listen to the full broadcast, click the soundbite.