Archives 2021

April 2021 Newsletter


Parent Booster Meeting

All rising 9th grade and current band parents are invited to attend the Parent Band Booster Meeting on Thursday, April 29th at 7:00pm in the CRHS Auditorium. Information will be presented on May/Summer band practice schedule and the upcoming fall marching band season. Questions? [email protected]


Golf Tournament

The first annual CRHS Golf Tournament will be Monday, May 17th at the Fort Mill Golf Club. Please join us in this fun event to play golf and raise money for the CRHS marching band. We also need your help in 2 ways: volunteering at the event and monetary donations to purchase door prizes for the attendees. Additionally, we are looking for corporate/business sponsors for the event. Please click on the links below for more information:

Signup to Golf: golf.crhs.band

Sign Up to Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044baea72aa75-golf

Sign Up to Donate for Door Prizes:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4bafa622a13-golf

Sponsors: [email protected]


Percussion Ensemble Performance

Join us on Thursday, April 15th at 7:30pm in the CRHS main gymnasium for the Winter Percussion Final Performance. You don’t want to miss this!


Spring Blood Drive

Our next Blood Drive will be Saturday, May 22nd in the CRHS student parking lot. Sign up here to donate:

https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1028072


Winter Guard Season

Congratulations to the CRHS Winter Guard for their outstanding show season. Thank you for your wonderful performances! To view the show, please visit Catawba Ridge High School Band Booster Facebook page.


HS Colorguard Auditions

Interested in participating in the CRHS colorguard next year? Open to 7th-11th graders and no experience required. Auditions will be held from 4:00pm to 6:30pm on Monday, 4/19/21, Tuesday, 4/20/21 and Thursday, 4/22/21. Need more information? Email [email protected]


April Spirit Night

Join us on Wednesday, April 21st for our next Spirit Night at the Local Dish in downtown Fort Mill. 5:00pm – 9:00pm, Dine In OR Take Out. Mention the band to your server, and the band will receive 10% of the pre-tax total from the night.


Band Mom’s Night Out

Band Mom’s – this one’s for you! Come out for an evening of crafts and fun. More information coming soon.


Face Masks and Buffs Available

Support the band and look good with your brand new CRHS mask or buff! Purchase on our online band store.
store.crhs.band


Questions? Officer Contact Information:

President: Rick Weslock
[email protected]
Vice President: Jodie Glenn
[email protected]
Treasurer/Band Store: Katie Marciniak
[email protected]
Secretary/Communications: Melissa Reinhardt
[email protected]
General Inquiries: [email protected]

March 2021 Newsletter


Spring Blood Drive

Thanks to everyone who supported the February blood drive! The next CRHS Community Blood Drive will be Saturday, May 22, 2021. Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/2PygqmM


March Spirit Night

Join us on Wednesday, March 24th at the Improper Pig in downtown Fort Mill from 5:00-9:00pm. Please mention you are with the band in order for us to receive credit.


Winter Guard News

The CRHS Winter Guard put on a beautiful show for their 1st performance this year. The guard will have additional performances on March 20th and March 27th. Times TBD. Watch Facebook for more information coming soon.


Car Wash Fundraiser

The Sam’s Xpress Car Wash Card fundraiser continues until the end of March. Cards are pre-loaded with $25.00; we are selling them for $20.00. You can send your card/money to school band office. Please put money and/or unsold cards into an envelope marked with your name and “Car wash fundraiser”. Place in folder in Mr. Dickey’s office. The next pick up date for cards will be March 16th.


Face Masks and Buffs Available

Support the band and look good with your brand new CRHS mask or buff! Purchase new ones on our online band store.
store.crhs.band


Band Mom’s Night Out

Stay tuned to our Facebook page for the upcoming Mom’s Night Out in April.


Region Band

Congratulations to all of the Region Band Selections:
Senior Band (11th and 12th Grade)
*Hope Bergman – Oboe
Asad Sykes – Bassoon
*Kaylen Pritchard – Clarinet
Leah Weeks – Clarinet
*Reece Weslock – Bass Clarinet
Evan Heisler – Trumpet
Hero Rodriguez – Trombone
Liam Ogden – Euphonium
*Theo Rogers – Tuba
Clinic Band (9th and 10th Grade)
*Mykah Burroughs – Oboe
*Phillip Aleshire – Bassoon
*Cassie Cole – Clarinet
Josiah Macchi – Trumpet
Emily Taylor – Trumpet
Josh Pritchard – Tuba
*Denotes 1st Chair
Hope, Reece, Phillip and Josiah were also designated as All-State Band Alternates.


Golf Tournament

Mark you calendars for Monday, May 17th for our 1st annual Golf Tournament at the Fort Mill Golf Club. We are looking for volunteers and sponsors. More information to come.


Join the Band Facebook Group Page

Band Parents/Students ONLY: Search for “Catawba Ridge HS Band Boosters” and answer membership questions.

Family/Friends Page: https://www.facebook.com/catawbaridgeband/


Corporate Sponsors

The CRHS band is current looking for possible Corporate Sponsors as part of our Fundraising initiative. If you work for a company or know someone who does that might be interested in partnering with us, please email [email protected]


Band Photos Access

In an effort to provide parents with greater access to Catawba Ridge Band and Color Guard pictures, we are creating private personal photo albums online in google photo. Each member of the band and color guard will get a unique personal album link to all of the pictures they are in. This album will update as new pictures are added over time. The link can be shared with friends and family. We will require the following information to create your family link:
Parents – Name(s)
Parents – Email Address
Parents – Mobile Phone #
Child’s – Name(s)
Please email the info to: [email protected]


Questions? Officer Contacts:

President: Rick Weslock
[email protected]
Vice President: Jodie Glenn
[email protected]
Treasurer/Band Store: Katie Marciniak
[email protected]
Secretary/Communications: Melissa Reinhardt
[email protected]
General Inquiries: [email protected]

February 2021 Newsletter


Blood Drive

Saturday February 20th is our 3rd community wide event and fundraiser to be held at CRHS in the student parking lot. Come out and support the band while donating needed supplies. BONUS: Testing for the COVID19 antibody is included. Click on the link to sign up: https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/donation-centers-list-select-time.stml?driveID=990111


Indoor Winter Guard

The CRHS Winter Guard is gearing up for their season. Come see them perform at CRHS on the weekend of February 20th. FREE! Date and Time: TBD


February Spirit Night

Showmars on the corner of Hwy 160 and 521 will be hosting our February Spirit Night on Wednesday, 2/24/21 from 4:00-8:00pm. Watch our Facebook page for more details coming soon!


Sam’s Xpress Car Wash Cards

Help support the band by purchasing a card for $20.00 with a $25.00 value. Students will earn 2.5. CHARMS points for each card sold. We will begin selling these on February 16h. More information coming soon.


Golf Tournament

Mark you calendars for Monday, May 17th for our 1st annual Golf Tournament at the Fort Mill Golf Club. We are looking for volunteers and sponsors. More information to come.


Band Fee Payments

Please make sure all your band fee payments are up to date.

District Activity Fee: $100 payable via credit card https://www.studentquickpay.com/fort-mill/
Marching Band Fees: $300 payable via
1. Credit card at https://crhs.band
2. Check made out to FMDBBC and mailed to P.O. Box 1114 Fort Mill, SC 29715
3. Check made out to FMDBBC and dropped in Mr. Dickey’s office.
Questions? [email protected]


Face Masks and Buffs Available

Tired of wearing the same old mask? Support the band and look good with your brand new CRHS mask or buff! Purchase new ones on our online band store.
store.crhs.band


Mom’s Night Out

Band moms! Join us in April for another crafty, fun night with the band moms. More information coming soon.


January Spirit Night

Thanks to everyone who attended the Freddy’s Spirit Night in January!


Join the Band Facebook Group Page

Band Parents/Students ONLY: Search for “Catawba Ridge HS Band Boosters” and answer membership questions.

Family/Friends Page: https://www.facebook.com/catawbaridgeband/


Corporate Sponsors

The CRHS band is current looking for possible Corporate Sponsors as part of our Fundraising initiative. If you work for a company or know someone who does that might be interested in partnering with us, please email [email protected]


Band Photos Access

In an effort to provide parents with greater access to Catawba Ridge Band and Color Guard pictures, we are creating private personal photo albums online in google photo. Each member of the band and color guard will get a unique personal album link to all of the pictures they are in. This album will update as new pictures are added over time. The link can be shared with friends and family. We will require the following information to create your family link:
Parents – Name(s)
Parents – Email Address
Parents – Mobile Phone #
Child’s – Name(s)
Please email the info to: [email protected]