
CRHS Band
May 2023
Congratulations!
Congratulations to the CRHS Varsity Guard and Percussion Ensemble for their excellent performances and awards at the recent Winter Guard International (WGI) World Championships in Dayton, OH.
Band Booster Club Officers and Board Members
Please welcome the new officers and board members for the 2023-2024 school year:
President: Nathan Krupke
Vice President: Torie Combs
Treasurer: Ben Burroughs
Secretary: Melissa Reinhardt
At Large Members: Candace Buchanan, Citadel Garcia, Camille Heisler, Amy Hurley, Gisela Marty-Muniz, Caryn Rich, David Salisbury, Jeff Schroder, Lewis Tackett and Jeff Wolf.
Spring Concerts This Week
The CRHS music ensembles will be showcasing their talents this week at the annual Spring Concerts to be held in the Auditorium.
Thursday, May 4th 6:30pm: Concert Band and Wind Symphony
Friday, May 5th 6:30pm: Jazz Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble
Band Banquet
We are looking forward to seeing students and families at the Band Banquet on Saturday, May 6th from 5:30-10:00pm at the Heritage Conference Center, 375 Starlight Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715.
Dress for the event is semi-formal.
High Tea Fundraiser
The CRHS Marching Band presents: "Tea for the Ridge." Join us for a proper tea and help raise money for the London trip.
Saturday, May 13th from 11:30am to 1:00pm AND 2:00-3:30pm at Doby's Bridge Presbyterian Church, 2500 S. Doby's Bridge Road.
$35 per person
Please click on this link to RSVP and pay by Wednesday, May 10th:
From the Ridge to the Bridge....
Please check out the CRHS Band website for all of the up to date information on fundraising efforts for the Trip to London!
London Trip Dates and Fees
May 8, 2023: $400
June 8, 2023: $300
July 8, 2023: $300
August 8, 2023: $300
September 8, 2023: $200
Remaining payment due 10/31/23
PLEASE NOTE
ALL BAND FEES MUST BE UP TO DATE BEFORE THE 1ST LONDON PAYMENT CAN BE ACCEPTED.
DO NOT SEND CASH TO SCHOOL
Cash is difficult to secure and it can be very dangerous for the students to carry.
MAKING PAYMENTS
Please include the names of all people that the payment needs to be applied to.
HOW TO PAY
1. Pay Icon on Band Website: www.crhs.band ***PREFERRED METHOD***
2. By check or money order made out to FMDBBC and place in an envelope in Mr. Butler's office
3. Mail a personal check, money order or cashier's check to FMMDBBC, P.O. Box 1114 Fort Mill, SC 29716
Spring Blood Drive
May 20th is our next blood drive at CRHS. The drive will be held in the student parking lot. You can help the community and the band!
Please click on the link below to sign up for a time.
https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1284184
Marching Band Spring Training Schedule
Winds Spring Training
5/8: 4:00-6:00pm
5/9: 4:00-6:00pm
5/11: 4:00-6:00pm
5/16: 4:00-6:00pm
5/17: 4;00-6:00pm
5/18: 4:00-6:00pm
Percussion Spring Training
5/8 6:00pm-9:00pm
5/11: 6:00-9:00pm
5/15: 6:00-9:00pm
5/16: 4:00-6:00pm
5/18: 6:00-9:00pm
5/22: 6:00-9:00pm
5/25: 6:00-9:00pm
Guard Rehearsal
5/9 4:00-6:30pm
5/16: 6:30-9:00pm
5/18: 4:00-6:30pm
Leadership Academy
5/9 6:00-7:00pm
5/10: 4:00-5:00pm
5/12: 4:00-5:00pm
5/16: 6:00-7:00pm
5/17: 6:00-7:00pm
5/27: CHRS Graduation: Due to seating restrictions, no band parents will be permitted at this event.
7/31-8/4 Technique Camp 9:00am to 5:00pm
8/7 -8/11 Band Camp 9:00am to 9:00pm
Band Competition Schedule
Saturday, 9/16: Carolina Exhibition of Bands at Nation Ford High School
Saturday, 9/23: Olde English Festival of Bands: Rock Hill District 3 Stadium
Saturday, 10/7: BandBeat at Catawba Ridge High School
Saturday, 10/14: Bands of America Carolina Regional at Coastal Carolina University
Saturday, 10/21: 4A Upper State Championships at Boiling Springs High School
Saturday, 10/28: 4A State Championships at Spring Valley High School
Friday, 11/3-Sunday, 11/5: Bands of America Southeastern Regional Championships at Troy University
Secure Volunteer Registration
Secure Volunteer: All band volunteers must be registered as a Secure Volunteer through FMSD: Please click on the link to complete the form: https://bib.com/SecureVolunteer/Fort-Mill-School-District/
Once you have completed the form, please email Mr. Butler at butlerp@fortmillschools.org and Katie Marciniak at president@crhs.band to let them know. Your forms will not be processed if you do not send this email. Thank you!
CHARMS/Band Fees Information
Charms is a website that the band uses to post fees and keep track of Charms Points. Charms Points may be earned through various fundraisers (Panther Games, Knights Games, etc.) and can be used to pay for band fees. Please note that we are currently transitioning to a new CHARMS person; we appreciate your patience!
To access Charms for the first time:
Go to the Charms website (https://www.charmsoffice.com/).
Click Login in the upper right corner.
Choose the Parent/Students/Members tab
The School Code is crhsband
Click "Enter Charms"
The "Initial Student Area Password" is the first three letters of the first name and the first three letters of the last name. Example: John Smith's student area password would be JohSmi. The capital letters are required.
The system will prompt you to change the password.
If you have logged in previously and know your password, go to the crhs.band website and click on the Charms logo on the righthand side to take you to the login screen
If at any time you get locked out of the system or forget your new password, please send an email to charms@crhs.band so the password can be reset.
There are three ways to pay Band fees:
1. Write a check to FMDBBC and mail it to: FMDBBC PO Box 1114 Fort Mill, SC 29716 *Please include your child’s name*
2. Write a check to FMDBBC and send it with your student. There is a box for payments in Mr. Butler’s office. *Please include your child's name.*
3. Pay online through the band website:
Go to https://crhs.band
Scroll down the screen and you will see a section titled “PAY FEES WITH PAYPAL"
Click on the drop down arrow and choose the type of payment you are making (ex. Marching Band Fees, Instrument Rental Fee, Accessories, etc.).
Type your student's name in the box called "Student Name"
Click the yellow "Buy Now" button and follow the PayPal steps. A fee does apply.
**If you would like Charms points applied to your band fees or if you have questions, please email charms@crhs.band
Please email questions to charms@crhs.band
Student Hardship Fund
The Rick Weslock Student Hardship Fund has money available to assist with band expenses.
Please visit https://crhs.band/supporting-the-band/rick-weslock-student-hardship-fund/ for more information.
Band Store Updates
Please visit the CRHS Band Store for your spirit wear needs. *Please note - spirit wear for next year's show "Keep On Runnin'" is currently NOT available*. Watch for information on the Band App and the Facebook page.
Panthers/Knights Stadium Volunteer Training
If you are interested in volunteering at the Bank of America Stadium or the Knights Stadium, you are required to complete the online training. This training must be completed annually by every volunteer - new or returning. Once completed, please send a copy of your certificate to stadium@crhs.band.
Online Training Link: https://npo-training.videoshowcase.net/login
Please note: this training is free. If you find yourself on a part of the site asking for payment, please do not proceed. Reach out to Lewis Tackett at stadium@crhs.band with any questions.
Volunteer Upcoming Events: Get those CHARMS points!
Concession Stand Volunteer Sign Ups
Looking for ways to offset the costs of band fees and the London trip - here is your chance! All events count towards CHARMS points.
These events are for Bank of America Stadium: Charlotte FC Soccer Games. Please read specific details on sign ups for times. Online training must be completed prior to volunteering for these events.
May 20th https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AAFAF2BAAF9C34-nashville
These events are for the Truist Field: Charlotte Knights Baseball Games. Please read specific details on the sign ups for times. Online training must be completed prior to volunteering for these events.
May 12th https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AAFAF2BAAF9C34-may12th
May 13th https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AAFAF2BAAF9C34-may12th1
May 21st https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AAFAF2BAAF9C34-may21st
3rd Annual Catawba Ridge Band Golf Tournament
Please join us on Monday, May 15th at the Fort Mill Golf Club, 101 Country Club Drive for the 3rd Annual CRHS Golf Tournament.
Sponsor? There are multiple levels for sponsorship: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Drink, Driving Range or Putting Green, Hole Sponsor.
Please visit golf.crhs.band for more information, registration and payment.
Band App
Want to be in the know??? Download "Band App" from your app store. This app will provide you with the most up to date information regarding all band activities.
Please sign up using your first and last name here: https://band.us/n/a1ab792coacdu
Band Booster Facebook Group
Band Parents/Students: Search for “Catawba Ridge HS Band Boosters” and answer membership questions.
Family/Friends Public Facebook Page:
CRHS Instagram
Thank you to our sponsors!
CONDUCTOR SPONSOR ($5,000): SHELL RAPID LUBE
820 Tom Hall St, Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 547-7642
CONDUCTOR SPONSOR ($5,000): RIVER ROCK COMMUNITY CHURCH
1815 N. Doby's Bridge Road
Fort Mill, SC 29715
CONDUCTOR SPONSOR (In Kind): TIDE CLEANERS
(803) 547-0154
FORTE SPONSOR ($1500): JACKSON ORTHODONTICS
1700 1st Baxter Crossing
Suite 201
Fort Mill, SC 29708
FIRST CHAIR SPONSOR ($1000): AMY MERRIGAN
NC/SC Realtor, PSA, SFR
482 Mercantile Place, Suite 101
Fort Mill, SC 29715
MUSICIAN SPONSOR ($500): THE HOUSER GROUP
(803) 431-3239
MUSICIAN SPONSOR ($500): CLASSICA HOMES
Building hand crafted homes throughout the Charlotte, NC area.
(704) 997-3480
MUSICIAN SPONSOR ($500): JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS
Fort Mill Locations:
526 Mercantile Place
1710 Gold Hill Road
NOTE SPONSOR ($250): MURDOCK ORTHODONTICS
Indian Land: 8390 Charlotte Hwy #100 Indian Land, SC 29707
Lancaster: 727 Gillsbrook Road Lancaster, SC 29720
Wesley Chapel: 6400 Weddington Road Wesley Chapel, NC 28104
NOTE SPONSOR ($250): BACKYARD CREATIONS
Pergolas, patios, landscape lighting, sheds, fountains, firepits, hardscapes
Mike: (262) 488-0289
Howard: (330) 280-2211
NOTE SPONSOR ($250): Coxon Cinic
Chiropractic care and lifestyle management
1376 Broadcloth Street Suite 103
Fort Mill, SC 29715
RAFFLE PRIZE SPONSOR: TRAVEL CENTER DAWN COYNE
Dawn Coyne, a travel agent offering concierge style planning service.
The Plaque Place: IN KIND
Custom award plaques
6039 Holland Street
Indian Land, SC 29707