Charleston, South Carolina

March 22-23, 2024

Charleston is ranked annually among the nation’s most visited cities. Charleston, founded in 1670, is defined by its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pastel pre-Civil-War-era houses, particularly in the bustling French Quarter and Battery areas. The Battery promenade and Waterfront Park both overlook Charleston Harbor, while Fort Sumter, a Federal stronghold where the first shots of the Civil War rang out, lies across the water. Our attraction for this festival is a BBQ Dinner with a DJ Dance, Tour and Awards Ceremony on the World War II aircraft carrier, The USS Yorktown. (subject to change).

You will enjoy performing for our expert panel of music educators and following your ensemble's performance, one of the adjudicators will offer a mini-clinic. Please check with our staff for the festival date before planning any sightseeing activities.

Festival Package Includes:

BBQ Dinner, Tour and a DJ Dance on the USS Yorktown
Awards Ceremony
Participation in all Festival Events
Trophies and Awards
Adjudication - Rating or Competition with digitally recorded and written comments

On-stage Clinic by Festival Clinician
Baggage Tag for each participant
Official Director's Guide
Director Package Free*

Director's Gift
One Free Adult per 25 paid students*
All Taxes and Gratuities

2024 Festival Only Package - $175 Per Student $85 Per Adult

Hotel packages include all of the above plus one night hotel accommodations with breakfast that is served by the hotel. Please note packages are based on quad occupancy for students and double occupancy for adults. Please click on our Festival Rates Link for other package pricing and further information.