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Developing Lifelong Excellence

Founded in 1988, Carolina Crown, Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth performing arts organization based out of Fort Mill, SC. Annually, we directly impact thousands of young people through two active programs and three live events, fostering music education, performance opportunity, and leadership development.

Crown Drum Corps Our world champion marching ensemble

Crown Drum Corps Our world champion marching ensemble

Leadership Camp Summer camps for young aspiring leaders

Leadership Camp Summer camps for young aspiring leaders

The CrownSTORE

Less Money. More Music.

The one-stop-shop for all your marching band needs: we sell winds, percussion, guard, and field gear at competitive prices. We offer new products as well as used ones. Don’t forget to pick up your Crown Drum Corps gear!

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Latest News

Latest News
Carolina Crown Announces Partnership with Innovative Percussion
Carolina Crown Announces Partnership with Innovative Percussion

Carolina Crown, Inc. is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Innovative Percussion, the industry-leading manufacturer of percussion sticks and mallets. Through this exciting collaboration, Innovative Percussion will provide Carolina Crown with a full range of implements to support the corps’ percussion program.

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BandBEAT 2024: Clayton HS and D.W. Daniel HS Crowned Grand Champions
BandBEAT 2024: Clayton HS and D.W. Daniel HS Crowned Grand Champions

On Saturday, October 5, bands from across the Carolinas competed at the annual BandBEAT Marching Band Championships hosted by Carolina Crown and the Catawba Ridge HS Band Boosters. Clayton HS claimed the 2024 Silver Division Grand Championship (1A & 2A), while D.W. Daniel HS secured the Gold Division Grand Championship (3A, 4A, & 5A). These awards were given to the highest scoring band in each division, regardless of class.

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Crown Welcomes Clif Walker & Joe Hobbs to Creative Team
Crown Welcomes Clif Walker & Joe Hobbs to Creative Team

Carolina Crown is excited to welcome Clif Walker and Joe Hobbs to TeamCROWN! They will join Reid Atkinson, Michael Klesch, Jeff Sacktig, and other members of the Creative Team and will focus on Percussion design and orchestration for the upcoming season. Clif and Joe are accomplished musicians and educators who bring a wealth of experience to the team from across the marching arts.

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