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 some of the best performing ensembles in the Southeast meet at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill, South Carolina to compete and be named 2020 CWEA Indoor Circuit Champions!

Ticket Pricing

• Early Bird Discount Tickets (Available 3/4/20 12:00 PM until 3/22/20 11:59 PM)
  • General Admission (ages 6 and up) - $17.00
  • Child Admission (ages 5 and under) - FREE
  • ONLINE ONLY - Not available at the door
• General Event Tickets (Available 3/23/20 12:00 AM until 3/28/20 8:00 PM)
  • General Admission (ages 6 and up) - $20.00
  • Child Admission (ages 5 and under) - FREE
  • Available online and at the door on March 28, 2020

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Ticketing Policy

All seats for this event are considered general admission and are available on a first come, first serve basis. No seating may be reserved by patrons. All patrons attending the event must have a ticket to gain access to the event. Children 5 and under will be permitted into the event without a ticket however they may be required to sit on a parent/guardian’s lap for the duration of the event. Please be prepared to show proof of age at the gate if asked. 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 revocable license to attend the stated event. CWEA reserves the right to revoke admission with or without refund of admission.

Disabled Seating

Disabled seating is available for this event on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are experiencing difficulties locating a seat, please speak with a CWEA Representative and we will be happy to work with you to locate an available seat to fit your needs.

Contest Personnel

Percussion Judges

Music: Omar Carmenates & Jeff Ausdemore
Music Effect: Bret Kuhn & Jon Merritt
Effect Visual: Jonathan Duke & Matt Stevens
Visual: Jason Harvey & Bret Mascaro
Other: Mike Leitzke (Lead Judge)

Winds Judges

Music: Jeff Ausdemore & Mike Leitzke (Lead Judge)
Effect: Jon Merritt & Matt Stevens
Visual: Jason Harvey & Bret Mascaro

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.