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 for the 2023 A, Open and World Championships at Winthrop Coliseum!

Ticket Pricing

SATURDAY & SUNDAY General Admission (ages 6 and up) - $30.00

SATURDAY ONLY General Admission (ages 6 and up) - $20.00

SUNDAY ONLY General Admission (ages 6 and up) - $20.00

CHILD ADMISSION General Admission (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: Ryan Brannan
Timing & Penalties: Brian Barfield & Chaz Paxton

Color Guard Judges

Equipment: Amber Ammons & Mark Dorn
Movement: John Leonard & Nikki Crawford-Jones
Design: Jack Pursifull & Jennifer Barton
Effect 1: Chris Frick & Jason Pliska
Effect 2: Carl Nelson & Robert Solomon
Lead Judge: Mike Stone