At the high school level, all students participate in the Catawba Ridge Marching Band during the majority of the fall semester. The Marching Band includes approximately 100 wind players, 26 percussionists, and 38 color guard members. The Catawba Ridge Marching Band serves as musical entertainment and support of the varsity football team at all home games. In addition, the band prepares and performs a musical and visual program for marching competitions, including the SCBDA state marching contests, Bands of America competitions, and other local events. The CRHS Marching Band also participates in local parades.

Major Accomplishments

2024 Awards:
Perfect People featuring the music “Nocturne” by Fredric Chopin, “March from Symphonic Metamorphosis” by Paul Hindemith, “Creep” by Radiohead, “Purple Hat” by Sofi Tukker, “United States of Eurasia” by Muse and original music by Frank Sullivan & Andrew Markworth.
    • Bands of America Grand National Championships Class 2A: 2nd Place (19th Overall)
    • South Carolina 4A State Marching Champion: 1st Place (Music, Visual, Effect)
    • South Carolina 4A Upper State Marching Champion: 1st Place
    • Olde English Festival of Bands Grand Champion: 1st Place (Music, Visual, Effect)
    • Olde English Festival of Bands Class 5A Champion: 1st Place (Music, Visual, Effect)
    • Bands of America Carolina Regional: 3rd Place Overall
    • Bands of America Carolina Regional 2A Class Champion: 1st Place (Music, Visual, GE Captions)
    2023 Awards:
    Keep on Runnin featuring the music: “Jason” by The Midnight, “I Ran (So Far Away)” by Flock of Seagulls, “Runnin Down a Dream” by Tom Petty, “Adagio for Tron” by Daft Punk, “Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush, “Run Boy Run” by Woodkid, and original music by Frank Sullivan.
    • South Carolina 4A State Marching: 2nd Place
    • South Carolina 4A Upper State Marching Champion: 1st Place
    • Bands of America Southeastern Regional: 3rd Place Overall
    • Bands of America Carolina Regional: 2nd Place Overall
    • Bands of America Carolina Regional 2A Class Champion: 1st Place (Music, Visual, GE Captions)
    • Olde English Festival of Bands Grand Champion: 1st Place
      2022 Awards:
      • South Carolina 4A State Marching Champion: 1st Place
      • South Carolina 4A Upper State Marching Champion: 1st Place
      • Bands of America Carolina Regional Grand Champion: 1st in Division (Music, GE Captions)
      • Bands of America Carolina Regional 2A Class Champion: 1st Place (Music, Visual, GE Captions)
      • Bands of America Grand National Championship Participant
        2021 Awards:
        • South Carolina 3A State Marching Champion: 1st Place
        • South Carolina 3A Upper State Marching Champion: 1st Place
        • Bands of America Orlando Regional Finalist: 3rd in Division, 6th Overall
        • BandBeat: Grand Champion: 1st Place
        • Gaffney Reservation Tournament: 1st Place Div 5, 2nd Overall
          2019 Awards: (1st year of competitive marching)
          • North Gaston Wildcat Invitational: Overall Grand Champions: 1st Place
          • North Lincoln Roundtable Tournament of Bands: Overall Grand Champions: 1st Place
          • South Carolina AA Upper State Champions: 1st Place
          • South Carolina AA State Championship: 4th Place