The Carolina Winter Ensemble Association is committed to providing a positive and inspiring experience for our young performers, while fostering the development of both students and educators at every stage. We invite you to join us for the 2026 CWEA Low Country Premiere competition, hosted at Ashley Ridge High School. Be part of an unforgettable event, where remarkable talent and creativity come together in a thrilling new season of performances!

Ticket Pricing
Adults (6 and up) - $15
Children (5 and under) - Free
Payment Methods
All event tickets must be purchased online in advance using the “Buy Event Tickets” link above. Ticket sales are cashless, and all tickets must be purchased online.
Ticketing Policy
Tickets purchased for this event are considered general admission. Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first-served 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 a refund of admission.
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 website, 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 a refund of admission if found to be in violation of this rule. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Contest Personnel
Event Administration
Contest Administrator: Chrisa Murray
Timing & Penalties: Clayton Parker
Tabulator: Allison Combs
Color Guard Judges:
Don Gallaher
Chadd Hartman
Gabe Escobedo
Ben Hipp
Withdrawal/Cancellation Policy
If you need to withdraw from this event after registering, you must cancel your registration online no later than 01/02/2026 at 5:00 PM to avoid withdrawal fees.
All Withdrawals/Cancellations received by the designated closing date will not incur any financial penalties. “Member Groups” who fail to withdraw from an event prior to the closing date but before the date of the contest will be fined $250.00 per group.
“Member Groups” who fail to withdraw from an event prior to the closing date and also fail to notify the circuit prior to the contest will be fined $300.00 per group.
“Non-Member Groups” who fail to withdraw from an event prior to the closing date of the contest will forfeit their registration fee. If the unit has not yet paid their registration fee, the group must pay the fee before they will be permitted to participate in future CWEA Events.
Scholastic A - (SA)
Ashley Ridge HS Varsity
Colleton County HS Varsity
Summerville HS A
Wando HS Varsity
Scholastic AA - (SAA)
Lucy Beckham HS Varsity
Stratford HS
Scholastic AAA - (SAAA)
Ashley Ridge HS JV
Colleton County HS JV
Fort Dorchester Varsity
Lucy Beckham HS JV
Scholastic Regional A - (SRA)
Fort Dorchester JV
Goose Creek HS
Wando HS JV
There are no groups on our waiting list for this event.