2026 Convention and Competition
Spirit of the Midwest Region 5
50th Annual Convention and Contest
April 23-25, 2026
Paramount Theatre
123 3rd Ave. SE
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids
350 1st Ave. NE
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
(319) 327-5032
2026 Region 5 Contest Information
Contest Bulletin #1: click here
*NEW* Contest Bulletin #2: click here
Contest Bulletin #3: coming in April
Contest Program (w/ background): coming in April
Contest Program (no background): coming in April
*Note: Just like last year we will not print copies of the Contest Program however they will be available here and a QR code will be available at The Paramount for you to click and download yourself.
Also feel free to print these at home and bring with you.
Contest Schedule of Events: coming in March
Contest AEP Ticket Sales: click here
Note: Tickets can only be purchased online. No tickets will be sold at the door. Ticket sales close Saturday 4/25/2026
Contest Webcast YouTube QR Code or Clickable Link: coming in April
Contest Webcast Donate QR Code or Clickable Link: click here
*NEW* Bonfire T-shirts/sweatshirts: click here
Several colors and shirt styles are available.
Boutique Information: click here
Judging Panel: click here
*NEW* Order of Appearance (Chorus): click here
*NEW* Order of Appearance (Quartet): click here
Young Voices in Harmony Information: click here
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NOTE: you must login to access the following documents / links
Chorus Competitor List Form: click here
Contest Flash Drive Order: click here
Chorus Contest Portal Registration (SAI): click here
Chorus Flat Floor Rehearsal Schedule: coming in April
Chorus Traffic Pattern (Sat): coming in April
Open Division Cue Sheet Form (Chorus): click here
Open Division Cue Sheet Form (Quartet): click here
*NEW* 📷 Photo Order Form (Chorus): click here
*NEW* 📷 Photo Order Form (Quartet): click here
Quartet Contest Portal Registration (SAI): click here
Quartet Traffic Pattern (Fri): coming in March
