Event Description
The Carolina Winter Ensemble Association is dedicated to fostering a positive and enriching performance journey for our talented youth while also nurturing the growth of both performers and instructors at every level. We invite you to be part of the CWEA Premiere West competition, hosted at Dorman High School in 2024. Come and witness the incredible talent on display as we kick off an exciting new year of performances and artistic excellence.
Ticket Information
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.
Other Information
Contest Personnel
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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.
Withdrawal/Cancellation Policy
If you need to withdraw from this event after registering, you must cancel your registration online no later than 01/05/2024 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.
