The Cobra Chorale of Cane Bay High School

Story by Market Editor
October 30, 2025

The Cobra Chorale is the top performing mixed voice ensemble at Cane Bay High School in Summerville, SC. In addition to 4 major concerts annually, they also perform at school and community functions, present an annual Holiday Madrigal Dinner, and perform at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston. The Cobra Chorale has performed featured concerts at the 2020 and 2016 Southern Division ACDA Conferences, the 2025, 2015 and 2011 SCMEA State In-Service Conferences, and the 2025, 2018 and 2013 SC ACDA Fall Conferences. Cobra Chorale consistently receives “Superior with Distinction” ratings at State and Regional Festivals and was named the 2023 and 2019 Palmetto State Choral Championships’ Grand Champions. Additionally, they were the Grand Champion of the 2022 and 2018 Georgia Southern Invitationals, the 2017 College of Charleston Invitational and were the 2016 AAAA SC State Champions. Students in the Cane Bay Choirs participate in the ACDA State, Regional and National Honor Choirs, the SCMEA All-State Choirs, the Berkeley County All-County Chorus, 9-10 All Carolina Select Choir at Wingate University, the SCMEA Solo and Ensemble festival and the SCMEA Concert Performance Assessment.

Directed by: William Bennett and Katie Hardwick are the directors

Performing a capella traditional carols and Christmas music.

Just a taste:

  • Masters in This Hall
  • Wassail
  • Gabriel’s Message
  • Silent Night reimagined
  • I Wonder As I Wander
  • Carol of the Bells
  • Little Drummer Boy
  • We Wish You a Merry Christma