Yamaha presents: BandBEAT - marching band championship
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BandBEAT 2026

BandBEAT, presented by the Yamaha Corporation of America, is a regional marching band championship in South Carolina designed to allow high school marching band programs in the area to receive high quality feedback from nationally recognized adjudicators. The event serves as a special performance opportunity for students to receive high-level feedback, as well as create memories and moments that will last a lifetime.

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Gates Open: Approx. 9:00 AM
Start Time: Approx. 10:00 AM
1A & 2A Awards Retreat: Approx. 2:15 PM
3A, 4A, & 5A Awards Retreat: Approx. 9:00 PM

Venue Information

Catawba Ridge HS Stadium
1212 Fort Mill Pkwy
Fort Mill, SC 29715
Click here for directions

Notice: This stadium has a Clear Bag Policy. Please plan ahead so that you will have a great experience at BandBEAT this year!

Ticket Information

Ticket Pricing
Tickets will be sold online and at the gate. Prices will increase the day of the show.

General Admission (Online) - $17/ticket
General Admission (At the Gate) - $18/ticket
Student Admission (At the Gate w/student ID) - $16/ticket
Children (ages six 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. Carolina Crown reserves the right to revoke admission with or without refund of admission.

2026 BandBEAT Adjudicators

Caption Judge
Music Performance (Ensemble) TBD
Music Performance (Individual) TBD
Visual Performance (Ensemble) TBD
Visual Performance (Individual) TBD
Overall Effect Music TBD
Overall Effect Visual TBD

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Online registration for BandBEAT begins on April 14, 2026. Performance order is based on registration date. Priority in performance order is given to those bands that register early.

  • Prelims classes will be determined based on horn-line size. The classes will be assigned as follows:

    • Class A - 0 to 34 winds

    • Class AA - 35 to 49 winds

    • Class AAA - 50 to 64 winds

    • Class AAAA - 65 to 79 winds

    • Class AAAAA - 80+ winds

    Bands may opt to move up to a higher classification than assigned, however bands will not be permitted to perform in a classification below their assignment.

  • Each class will receive awards for first, second and third place. Caption awards will be given for High Music Performance, High Visual Performance and High Overall Effect. A Grand Champion will be named to the highest overall score, regardless of classification at both award ceremonies that day.

  • There is a $150.00 registration fee due within thirty days of your registration. This replaces the ticket fundraiser from years past!

  • Any questions regarding school registration or logistics can be sent to our Programs Manager, Allison Combs. allison@carolinacrown.org.

    Questions regarding tickets can be sent to support@carolinacrown.org