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Our mission is to provide easy access to information about school bands in South Carolina and help promote the positive nature of the school band activity.

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2025 Palmetto Clarinet and Sax Festival

Newberry College will host their annual Palmetto Clarinet and Saxophone Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

President-Elect & Corresponding Secretary Nominees

The South Carolina Band Directors Association is pleased to announce our nominated candidates for President-Elect and Corresponding Secretary. President-Elect Alicia…

All-State Auditions Move to Feb. 1

Dear SCBDA Family, PART II: Again, in the face of impending weather situations, we are charged with making difficult and often far-reaching…

Region Band Auditions – Weather Update

In the face of impending weather situations, we are charged with making decisions that are both difficult and often far-reaching.…

Scholarship Fair @ Burke HS

Inviting all high school senior band students to come and participate in our annual scholarship fair. Students will have the…

Upcoming Events More Events

Feb 08

Business Meeting

03:00 pm – 05:00 pm
USC Alumni Center, Columbia, SC

Feb 08

Master Recital & Jazz Honors Combo Performance

06:00 pm – 08:30 pm
USC Alumni Center, Columbia, SC

Feb 27-01

All-State Jazz Band Clinic

Newberry College, Newberry, SC

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