CWEA Rock Hill

March 072026

Event Details

March 07, 2026
Rock Hill High School | Rock Hill, SC
320 W Springdale Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730
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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 Rock Hill competition, hosted at Rock Hill High School. Be part of an unforgettable event, where remarkable talent and creativity come together in a thrilling new season of performances!

Ticketing

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.

Spectator Clear Bag and Metal Detector Policy

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 to Rock Hill High School that would not usually be permitted on school grounds. All guests to Rock Hill High School are required to adhere to the Clear Bag Policy. Spectators will not be permitted into the event with any bag other than a clear bag. The bags also may not be larger than 12 by 12 inches and 6 inches deep.

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.

 

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 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.

Additional Information

Contest Personnel

Event Administration

Contest Administrator: Ryan Brannan
Timing & Penalties: Nikki Jones
Tabulator: Mykah Burroughs

Color Guard Judges

Equipment - Mark Dorn
Movement - John Leonard
Design Analysis - Keviin Horneffer
General Effect - Carl Nelson
General Effect - Katie LaLiberte

Percussion Judges

Music - Casey Brohard
Effect Music - Ted Mascari
Effect Visual - Jeff Whipple
Visual - Mike Tarr

Winds Judges

Music Analysis - Casey Brohard
Overall Effect - Jeff Whipple
Visual Analysis - Mike Tarr

 

Withdrawal/Cancellation Policy

If you need to withdraw from this event after registering, you must cancel your registration online no later than 02/13/2026 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.

Participating Groups

Cadet - (CADET)

York Comprehensive HS Cadet

Guard Non-Competitive - (NC)

Aurora Special Needs Color Guard

Independent Open - (IO)

Opus Independent

Independent World - (IW)

Etude

National A - (NA)

East Lincoln HS

Hickory Ridge HS

Nation Ford HS Varsity

Percussion Concert A - (PCA)

Pendleton HS Concert Perc

York Comprehensive HS Concert Perc

Percussion Concert Open - (PCO)

Boiling Springs HS Concert Perc

Percussion Concert World - (PCW)

Catawba Ridge HS Concert Perc

Percussion Independent A - (PIA)

Trilogy Independent

Percussion Independent Open - (PIO)

Kannapolis Independent

Paradigm Percussion

Percussion Independent World - (PIW)

Civitas Independent

Percussion Scholastic A - (PSA)

Chapin HS Perc

Colleton County HS Perc

Fort Mill HS Perc

Hartsville HS Perc

Indian Land HS Perc

Midland Valley HS Perc

Nation Ford HS Perc

Palisades HS Perc

Ridge View HS Perc

Tuscola HS Perc

Union County HS Perc

Woodmont HS Perc

Percussion Scholastic Open - (PSO)

Clover HS Perc

J.L. Mann HS Perc

Mauldin HS Perc

Ninety Six HS Perc

Rock Hill HS Perc

Scholastic A - (SA)

Ashley Ridge HS Varsity

Blythewood HS

Boiling Springs HS Elite

Colleton County HS Varsity

Fort Mill HS Varsity

Indian Land HS Varsity

Lake Norman HS Varsity

Mount Pleasant HS Varsity

North Lincoln HS

Wando HS Varsity

Scholastic AA - (SAA)

Nation Ford HS JV

Newton Conover High School

Northwestern HS

Rock Hill HS

Scholastic AAA - (SAAA)

Ashley Ridge HS JV

Cheraw HS

Colleton County HS JV

Crest HS Gold

East Lincoln HS B

Gilbert HS

Lake Norman HS JV

Lugoff-Elgin HS

North Lincoln HS JV

Palisades HS

South Mecklenburg HS

Stuart W. Cramer HS

York Comprehensive HS Varsity

Scholastic Regional A - (SRA)

Fort Mill HS JV

Midland Valley HS

Union County HS

Wando HS JV

Scholastic Regional AA - (SRAA)

Airport HS

Boiling Springs HS JV

Crest HS Green

Midland Valley JV

Rock Hill HS JV

South Pointe HS Varsity

West Henderson HS JV

Winds Scholastic A - (WSA)

North Lincoln HS Winds

Porter Ridge HS Winds

Travelers Rest HS Winds

Weddington HS Winds

Winds Scholastic World - (WSW)

Catawba Ridge HS Winds

Participating Groups (Waitlisted)

Percussion Concert A - (PCA)

Chester County Concert Perc (waitlisted)

Percussion Scholastic A - (PSA)

Butler HS Percussion (waitlisted)

Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS Perc (waitlisted)

South Mecklenburg HS Perc (waitlisted)

Percussion Scholastic World - (PSW)

James F. Byrnes HS Perc (waitlisted)

Winds Scholastic A - (WSA)

Mooresville HS Winds (waitlisted)

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