CCU’s Chanticleer Regiment to perform in London's 2023 New Year’s Day Parade
Coastal Carolina University’s Chanticleer Regiment marching band, under the direction of band director and associate professor Garrett Griffin, will participate in the 2023 London New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP).
The London New Year’s Day Parade has a five-decade history, draws a live crowd of 500,000, and reaches up to 600 million viewers around the world. Ninety-two student musicians will travel and perform on the international stage. University mascot Chauncey, who is technically British in origin, as his character is derived from Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, will travel for the first time to his homeland.
“We are very excited for this opportunity, both for the students and the University,” said Griffin. “To be able to perform on an international stage, such as the London New Year’s Day Parade, is an experience this community and the band members will remember forever.”
Edwards College Dean Claudia Bornholdt emphasized the unique nature of the opportunity.
“Being invited to participate in the LNYDP is an honor and a recognition of the high quality of our band program at CCU,” said Bornholdt. “This event will bring national and international exposure to the cities of Conway, Myrtle Beach, and the University.”
Edwards College fundraising efforts, which offer a wide range of sponsorship and donor opportunities with gifts including free performances at a personal or private event, are ongoing. These efforts will ensure that all qualified students will travel with the Chanticleer Regiment.
To donate over the phone, contact the Edwards College business manager, Karen Williams at 843-349-2772, or email kwilliam@coastal.edu.
Help Send the Chanticleer Regiment to London
Sponsorship and Donor Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor – $50,000
- A CCU initiated press release announcing this level of support.
- Listed as the Presenting Sponsor of The Chanticleer Regiment on all online sources associated with the trip to London.
- Recognized as the Presenting Sponsor during gameday announcements at all seven CCU home football games, with an additional on-field presentation at one home game.
- Highlighted on all CCU social media platforms that are promoting The Chanticleer Regiment’s trip to London.
- The Chanticleer Regiment will provide a free performance at a public or private event as requested.
- In the London New Year’s Day Parade 2023, The Chanticleer Regiment will be led by a banner showcasing the Presenting Sponsor.
- The Presenting Sponsor may provide items to be handed out to the spectators along the route of the London New Year’s Day Parade 2023.
Partner Sponsor – $20,000
- Listed as a Partner Sponsor of The Chanticleer Regiment on all online sources associated with the trip to London.
- Recognized as a Partner Sponsor during gameday announcements at all seven CCU home football games.
- Highlighted on all CCU social media platforms that are promoting The Chanticleer Regiment’s trip to London.
- The Chanticleer Regiment will provide a free performance at a public or private event as requested.
- The partner sponsor may provide items to be handed out to the spectators along the route of the London New Year’s Day Parade 2023.
Teal Club – $10,000
- Listed as a Teal Club Sponsor of The Chanticleer Regiment on all online sources associated with the trip to London.
- Highlighted on all CCU social media platforms that are promoting The Chanticleer Regiment’s trip to London.
- The Chanticleer Regiment Pep Band and Drumline will provide a free performance at a public or private event as requested.
Listed as a Teal Club sponsor on the video board during halftime of the November 12th home football game.
Bronze Club – $5,000
- Listed as a Bronze Club sponsor of The Chanticleer Regiment on all online sources associated with the trip to London.
- Highlighted on all CCU social media platforms that are promoting The Chanticleer Regiment’s trip to London.
- The Chanticleer Regiment drumline will provide a free performance at a public or private event as requested.
Listed as a Bronze Club sponsor on the video board during halftime of the November 12th home football game.
Sponsor a Band Member – $3,600
Examples- This may be a student from a specific area in the state/country or a student playing a specific instrument etc.
- Listed as a Member Sponsor of The Chanticleer Regiment on all online sources associated with the trip to London.
- Chanticleer Regiment baseball cap
- Chanticleer Regiment polo
- Teal or Grey Chanticleer Regiment performance shirt
Friends of The Regiment
$1,000
- Listed as a Friend of The Chanticleer Regiment on all online sources associated with the trip to London.
- Chanticleer Regiment baseball cap
- Chanticleer Regiment polo
$500
- Chanticleer Regiment baseball cap
- Chanticleer Regiment polo
$250
- Chanticleer Regiment baseball cap
