Charleston Music Festival

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08/03/2025

🎶 Charleston Music Festival 2026 🎶�April 17–18, 2026 |
Charleston County School of the Arts

Join us for the 14th Annual Charleston Music Festival, a premier educational music experience hosted in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. Operated by three retired and highly accomplished South Carolina band directors, this festival is designed to inspire musical excellence and professional growth for both students and directors.

🎼 Why Choose Charleston Music Festival?
Educational Focus – Each band receives a 30-minute performance clinic with one of our expert adjudicators immediately following their performance.
Non-Competitive Environment – We are a rating-based festival (Gold, Silver, Bronze), not a contest—perfect for programs focused on musical development.
Professional Recordings - Each Band receives a professional recording of their performance, plus recordings of nationally recognized adjudicators’ comments during your performance.
Leadership Opportunity – Add an optional 1-hour Leadership Workshop to your itinerary for a small additional cost.
Exceptional Value – Just $49.95 per student, with access to discounted hotel, dining, and sightseeing packages when booked through us.
Outstanding Venue – Hosted at the Charleston County School of the Arts, featuring a world-class performance hall and state-of-the-art percussion equipment.

✨ Whether you're seeking a meaningful performance opportunity or a memorable trip for your students, the Charleston Music Festival delivers a supportive and enriching experience for all.

🔗 Learn more and register at: www.CharlestonMusicFestival.net

📩 Questions? We’re happy to help—contact us anytime at [email protected]

Here’s to an incredible school year filled with music and growth. We hope to see you in Charleston!

The Charleston Music Festival was founded in 2013 by music educators whose goal was to provide a rewarding and educational experience for middle and high school ensembles. Groups will perform a typical CPA-type program for three adjudicators who will provide ratings and recorded feedback. Immediatel...

05/21/2025

08/15/2024

April 11-12, 2025
Early Bird Registration is now open!

08/01/2024

April 11-12, 2025
Early Bird Registration is now open!

The Charleston Music Festival was founded in 2013 by music educators whose goal was to provide rewarding experiences for middle and high school bands, choirs...

05/15/2024

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08/15/2023

Join us April 19-20, 2024!

The Charleston Music Festival was founded in 2013 by music educators whose goal was to provide rewarding experiences for middle and high school bands, choirs...

08/01/2023

Dear Band, Choral, and Orchestra Directors,

You and your ensembles are cordially invited to the 15th Annual Charleston Music Festival to be held April 19-20, 2024 at the Charleston County School of the Arts.

We offer
spectacular venues with state-of-the-art equipment
world-class adjudicators/clinicians, including Dr. Cormac Cannon, Dr. Andrew Gowan, Freddie Martin, Joel Denton, and Walter Graham
playing/singing clinic immediately following your performance
optional Leadership Workshop with Bobby Lambert
custom packages that include performance only, or we can add hotels, meals, and/or tours and activities
all in one of America's greatest cities... Charleston, SC!

Students may perform for just $49.95 per person. Directors and chaperones are free.

Day trips or longer are both available. We customize every trip according to your budget. We can easily provide lodging, meals, and sightseeing activities if desired.

The Registration Fee is $100 ($75 if paid before November 15).

I encourage you to act soon. Performance slots, hotels, etc. will be filled before year's end.

More information and the registration can be found at:

www.CharlestonMusicFestival.net

I hope that you can join us!

Sincerely,

Vince Clayton
Vice President
Charleston Music Festival, LLC

The Charleston Music Festival was founded in 2013 by music educators whose goal was to provide a rewarding and educational experience for middle and high school ensembles. Groups will perform a typical CPA-type program for three adjudicators who will provide ratings and recorded feedback. Immediatel...