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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 Marching Band Championships

Happy October! This week marks the beginning of our celebration of bands across the state as we kick off the…

In Memoriam: Bruce Caldwell

Bruce Edward Caldwell, of Easley, SC, beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle passed away at home on October 3, 2025,…

August Deadlines & Upcoming Fall Meeting

Just a quick reminder that the Marching Championship Registration and CPA Permanent List Recommendation are both due by Friday, August…

Summer Reminders for Directors

Greetings and welcome back! It is truly an honor to serve as your SCBDA President, and I’m excited for the…

2025 OPA & CAA Recipients

The results are in! Congratulations to this year’s schools, directors, and student musicians who qualified for the SCBDA’s Outstanding Performance…

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Oct 25

3A Marching Band Championships

Belton-Honea Path High School, Honea Path,

Oct 25

5A Marching Band Championships

River Bluff High School, Lexington, SC

Nov 01

1A Marching Band Championships

North Central High School, Kershaw, SC

Nov 01

6A Marching Band Championships

Spartanburg High School, Spartanburg, SC

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