Percussion & Winds Circuit Championships

Ticket Pricing

Adults (6 and up) - $32 (+ $2.60 ticketing fee)
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.

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.

Contest Personnel

Event Administration

Contest Administrator: Ryan Brannan/Chrisa Murray
Timing & Penalties: Brian Barfield/Paul Guzewicz
Tabulator: Ashe Platts & Emma Swire-Clark

Percussion Judges

Music - Mike Leitzke/Jon Merritt
Effect Music - Terry Sanders/KJ Stafford
Effect Visual - Jime Shade/John Howell
Visual - Jason Harvey/Steve Collins

Winds Judges

Music Analysis - Jason Harvey/Mike Leitzke
Overall Effect - John Howell/KJ Stafford
Visual Analysis - Jim Shade/Steve Collins

Chief Judge: Mike Leitzke

Withdrawal/Cancellation Policy

If you need to withdraw from this event after registering, you must cancel your registration online no later than 01/31/2026 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.