The Carolina Winter Ensemble Association exists to create a positive and rewarding performance experience for our youth and to develop a nurturing environment that will enhance the skills of the performers and instructors at all levels. Join us as we kick off the 2020 Season at Lexington High School in Lexington, SC for the 2020 CWEA Premiere South Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competition!

Ticket Pricing

Adults (ages 13 and up) - $10.00
Youth (ages 6-12) - $8.00
Children (ages 5 and under) - Free

Payment Methods

This event accepts cash and major credit/debit cards. No checks accepted.

Ticketing Policy

Tickets purchased for this event are considered general admission. Seating is not guaranteed, and is available on a first come, first serve basis. All sales are final. No requests for refunds will be accepted. It is the patron's responsibility to ensure they are seated at least 15 minutes prior to a scheduled performance. Tickets purchased for this event are considered a revokable license to attend the stated event. CWEA reserves the right to revoke admission with or without refund of admission.

Contest Personnel

Event Administration

Contest Administrator:
Timing & Penalties:

Color Guard Judges

Equipment: Mark Dorn
Movement: Jackie Campbell
Design: Dan Campbell
Effect 1: Randy Nelson
Effect 2: Chris Frick
Design Clinician: Tracy Smith
Other: Tim Landess (Lead Judge)

Percussion Judges

Music: Mike Leitzke (Lead Judge)
Music Effect: Daniel Vargason
Effect Visual: Blair Kuhn
Visual: Jim Shade

Winds Judges

Music: Mike Leitzke (Lead Judge)
Effect: Blair Kuhn
Visual: Jim Shade

Event Policies

Flash Photography

As safety is paramount to all performers, any type of flash photography is strictly prohibited. Family, friends and fans may take still photos of CWEA events for personal use only. The images may not be sold or otherwise distributed or publicly displayed without the written permission of the Carolina Winter Ensemble Association. CWEA defines public display as a web site, printed publication or physical location where the public at large can gain access to one or more images of a CWEA participating group in performance.

Video Recording

Due to US Copyright Law, and at the request of the performing ensembles, videotaping and/or recording of this event is strictly prohibited. You may be subject to dismissal from the arena without refund of admission if found to be in violation of this rule. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.