May 2021 Newsletter


Golf Tournament

The first annual CRHS Golf Tournament will be Monday, May 17th at the Fort Mill Golf Club. We are in need of volunteers at the event and monetary donations to purchase door prizes for the attendees. The Golf Team signups are SOLD OUT! Please click on the links below for more information:

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


Welcome to 2021-2022 Board Members

Congratulations to our newly elected board members who will officially take office beginning June 1st, 2021.
President: Rick Weslock
Vice-President: Katie Marciniak
Treasurer: Camille Heisler
Secretary: Elizabeth Atkisson

At-Large Members:
Tracey Hartzog
Torie Combs
Sara Krupke
Shawneena Mercado
Gina Bell
Keith Atkisson
Jami Staples
Victoria Yalch


May Practice Schedule

ALL BAND STUDENTS are to attend the following practices:
Colorguard: Tuesday & Thursday May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 at 4:00-6:30pm
Winds: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday May 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20 at 4:00-6:30 PM
Percussion: Monday & Thursday May 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 at 4:30-6:30 PM



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

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c45a9ad2ba5facf8-flipped


Flipped Food Truck will be at the Blood Drive!

Our very own Mrs. Burroughs and her family’s food truck will be ready to serve some yummy food. Please sign up using the link below to help with social distancing and food prep.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c45a9ad2ba5facf8-flipped


May Spirit Night

Join us on Tuesday, May 25th for our next Spirit Night at Empire Pizza in Indian Land from 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Dine In OR Take Out. More details coming soon!


Spring Concert 2021

Congratulations to all of our band members for their wonderful IN-PERSON performances last week! Also, congratulations to the newly-named Drum Majors: Reece Weslock and Jenna Lincomfelt.


Band Mom’s Night Out

Watch our Facebook page for the rescheduled date!


Summer Band Practice Schedule

It’s going to be a great summer for band! Practices are as follows:
Thursday, 7/15: Leadership Camp
Mon-Fri 7/19-7/23: Winds 9:00-1:00, Color Guard: 1:00-5:00; Percussion 5:00-9:00
Mon-Fri 7/26-7/30: Winds 9:00-1:00; Color Guard 1:00-5:00; Percussion 5:00-9:00
Mon-Thurs 8/2-8/5 Band Camp (ALL) 9:00am -9:00pm
Fri 8/6 Band Camp (ALL) 9:00am-6:30pm
Mon 8/9 Evening Rehearsal 6:00-9:00pm
Tues 8/10 Evening Rehearsal 6:00-9:00pm
Thurs 8/12 Evening Rehearsal 6:00-9:00pm

Monday, 8/16: After school rehearsals until 6:30pnm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays.


Color Guard Congrats!

Congratulations to our Color Guard members on a very successful season.


Percussion Ensemble Props!

Congratulations to the Percussion Ensemble for an amazing season!


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


Find Us on Facebook!

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

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


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? info@crhs.band


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: info@crhs.band


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 catawbaridgeguard@gmail.com


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
president@crhs.band
Vice President: Jodie Glenn
vp@crhs.band
Treasurer/Band Store: Katie Marciniak
bandstore@crhs.band
Secretary/Communications: Melissa Reinhardt
communications@crhs.band
General Inquiries: info@crhs.band

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 sponsorship@crhs.band


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: pictures@crhs.band


Questions? Officer Contacts:

President: Rick Weslock
president@crhs.band
Vice President: Jodie Glenn
vp@crhs.band
Treasurer/Band Store: Katie Marciniak
bandstore@crhs.band
Secretary/Communications: Melissa Reinhardt
communications@crhs.band
General Inquiries: info@crhs.band