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2026 AIA South Competition Results: Percussion and Winds
The annual competition featured over 30 entrants from the Carolinas and Virginia
Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:03am
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The 2026 AIA South Competition in Percussion and Winds took place on March 29th at Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The event attracted 36 entrants from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, with schools and independent groups competing across various percussion and winds categories.
Why it matters
The AIA South Competition is a prestigious annual event that showcases the top high school and independent musical performance groups in the region. The results provide recognition for the hard work and talent of the participating students and programs.
The details
In the Percussion Independent A category, Myrtle Beatz Independent scored 78.850. In Percussion Scholastic A, Enloe Magnet HS Indoor Percussion took first with 86.425, followed by Green Hope Indoor Percussion, Cumberland County Combined Percussion Ensemble, and others. In Percussion Scholastic Concert A, Wakefield HS Percussion Ensemble scored 83.750. In Percussion Scholastic Concert Open, Cleveland Arts Concert Percussion earned 88.050. And in Percussion Scholastic Open, Panther Creek Indoor Percussion scored 87.300.
- The competition took place on Sunday, March 29th, 2026.
- Photo galleries from the event are available online.
The players
Crown Coliseum
The venue in Fayetteville, North Carolina that hosted the 2026 AIA South Competition.
AIA South
The regional organization that hosts the annual competition for high school and independent musical performance groups in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
The takeaway
The 2026 AIA South Competition in Percussion and Winds showcased the exceptional talent and dedication of student musicians across the Carolinas and Virginia. The results highlight the continued excellence of the region's top high school and independent performance groups.
