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2026 South Carolina All-State Bands

South Carolina All-State Bands
Chairman: Paul Guzewicz

  • Senior Band – Cynthia Johnston Turner, Wilfred Laurier Univeristy
  • Clinic Band – Dr. David Robinson, Tarleton State University
  • Junior Band – Dr. Gregory Denson, Cheek Middle School

Auditions:

January 24, 2026

Chapin High School

Clinic:

March 13-15, 2026 @ Furman University

2026 South Carolina Region Bands

Region One
Chairman: Betsy Myers

  • Senior Band – Dr. Myra Rhoden, Fayette County High School
  • Clinic Band – Dr. Mark Spede, Clemson University
  • Junior Band – Tyler S. Grant, composer
  • HS Alternate Band – Larry Wells, Northwestern High School (retired)
  • Junior Concert Band – Thomas Cotter, D.R. Hill Middle School

Auditions:

January 10, 2026 @ Powdersville HS

Clinic:

February 27-28, 2026 @ Furman University

Region Two
Chairman: Melanie Ingram

  • Senior Band – Albert Nguyen, University of Memphis
  • Clinic Band – Laura Moates Stanley, Brookwood High School
  • Junior Band – Scott Fleischman, Rock Hill High School
  • Alternate Band – Elliott Stewart, Gilbert High School

Auditions:

January 10, 2026 @ Meadow Glenn MS

Clinic:

February 27-28, 2026 @Lexington HS

Region Three
Chairman: Ren Patel

  • Senior Band – Joni Perez, Moe & Gene Johnson High School
  • Clinic Band – Aaron Snipes, III, Braswell High School
  • Junior Band – Katie Ebert, Cuthbertson Middle School
  • Alternate Band – Kevin Sweatt, AC Flora High School

Auditions:

January 10, 2026 @ Blythewood HS

Clinic:

February 27-28, 2026 @ Nation Ford HS

Region Four
Chairman: Gretchen Bowles

  • Senior Band – Julia Baumanis, Rutgers University
  • Clinic Band – Tracy Wright, Ringgold, GA
  • Junior Band – Susan Waters, Nashville, TN
  • High School Alternate Band – Matthew Benner, Beaufort High School
  • Middle School Alternate Band – Jake Henjes, Camp Road Middle School

Auditions:

January 10, 2026 @ Summerville HS

Clinic:

February 20-21, 2026 @ Summers Corner & East Edisto MS

Region Five
Chairman: Johnny Powers

  • Senior Band – Dr. Joshua Hinkel, Aynor High School
  • Clinic Band – Thomas Richardson, Collierville High School
  • Junior Band – Mike Doll, Palmetto Christian Academy
  • Senior Alternate Band – Tyler Holliday, Goose Creek High School
  • Junior Alternate Band – Jose Pope, Ten Oaks Middle School

Auditions:

January 10, 2026 @ West Florence HS

Clinic:

February 20-21, 2026 @ Cane Bay HS

Region Six
Chairman: Denise Hembree

  • Senior Band – Dr. Cheldon Williams, West Virginia University
  • Clinic Band – Christoper White, Hickory Ridge High School
  • Junior Band – Taylor Melvin, Awtrey Middle School
  • Alternate Band – Charleston School of the Arts High School

Auditions:

January 10, 2026 @ Boiling Springs HS

Clinic:

February 20-21, 2026 @ Spartanburg HS