The Chanticleer Regiment

the Chanticleer regiment is the marching band of Coastal Carolina University and one of the most visible student organizations on CCU’s campus. The ensemble is one of many housed within the Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts Department of music. The marching band appears at all CCU home football games, selected away games, and invited exhibition performances. Consisting of woodwind, brass, color guard, and twirlers, the Chanticleer Regiment strives for musical excellence coupled with an exciting visual presentation. Membership is open to all students regardless of academic major. The 2022 Chanticleer Regiment is led on the field by conducting drum majors Dorien Steed and Hailey Cornell, and in-line drum major Charlea Malin. The Chanticleer Regiment is under the direction of CCU Director of Bands Garrett Griffin and assistant director Greg Tsalikis, with assistance from Jesse Willis, Emily Griffin, and Sydney Medlin.

WHAT IS A CHANTICLEER?

A Chanticleer (SHON-ti-cleer) gives Coastal Carolina University one of the most unique nicknames in all of sports. Chanticleer comes from Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales and came to the University when it was a member of the University of South Carolina system. A Chanticleer is a rooster who rules the barnyard with cunning and wit. His competitiveness never wanes as he battles to the end, using his brains to come out on top every time.