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 CWEA Premiere West competition Dorman High School!

Spectator Metal Detector Policy

This is a new policy for this event, all spectators will be required to pass through a metal detector before entering the event. To save you time and avoid any issues, please do not bring any personal items into Dorman High School that would not usually be permitted on school grounds. The process for entering the event may take longer than usual due to this new policy so please plan accordingly.

Ticket Pricing

Adults (ages 13 and up) - $12.00
Youth (ages 6-12) - $10.00
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: Ryan Brannan
Timing & Penalties: Chaz Paxton

Color Guard Judges

Equipment: Mark Dorn
Movement: Jon Brown
Design: Missy Samson
Effect 1: Dean Payne
Effect 2: Jen Barton
Design Clinician: Tom Padgett

Percussion Judges

Chief Judge: Mike Leitzke
Music: Rick Rodriguez
Music Effect: Ray Ulibarri
Effect Visual: Jon Yoo
Visual: Jason Harvey

Winds Judges

Chief Judge: Mike Leitzke
Music: Jason Harvey
Effect: Ray Ulibarri
Visual: Jon Yoo

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.