The Catawba River Winds is thrilled to announce an honor band clinic for middle school students on Friday, December 11, 2026. This exciting opportunity is in collaboration with our December Concert at Nation Ford High School. We invite middle school students from Mecklenburg, York, and Lancaster counties to participate. The selection process will be based on director nominations. After selection, participating students will submit a short video to assist in determining their part assignments. We aim to make this process user-friendly for both directors and their students. Eric Bell will serve as this year’s clinician.
We look forward to a GREAT Clinic for you and your students! For more information or questions regarding this event, please get in touch with our honor band coordinator, Martin Dickey.
Important Dates
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Deadline for Student Nominations from Band Directors
Friday, November 6, 2026
Selected Students Announced by CRW
Monday, November 23, 2026
Deadline for participant audition video submission and registration forms.
Friday, December 11, 2026
All-Day Clinic & Evening Concert at Nation Ford High School in Fort Mill, SC
Participant Fee
A $30.00, non-refundable participation fee per participant is required. Participant fees must be paid before the clinic and collected online via our Participant Registration Form, completed by parents/guardians of selected students. This fee helps offset costs related to event expenses, including clinician fees, two student meals (lunch and dinner), and a member t-shirt.
Director Information
CRW aims to adhere to recommended instrumentation for an All-State or Region Band.
At least five (5) students will be selected to participate from all participating schools, regardless of audition placement.
Forms & Requirements
Student Nomination Form
Submitted by the band director.
Audition Video Submission Form
Submitted by the student or band director (on behalf of the student).
Student participants will submit a brief audition video no later than November 23, 2026, to be used for chair placements. Seating will be announced at the clinic or before via e-mail to participating directors. Please click here for a list of requirements for what should be recorded.
Participant Registration Form
Submitted by the parent/guardian of the student participant.
