Executive Director
Andrew kriska
Andrew is pleased to announce he is entering his 9th year as director of Charles Towne Percussion. As a lifetime member of the marching arts community, and a native of North Carolina, Andrew has served many roles in various organizations throughout the years. His membership included an impressive 6 seasons of drum corps that consisted of the 2006 Carolina Gold Drum and Bugle Corps(DCA), 2007, 2008, & 2010 Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps, and the 2011-2012 Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. While at The Cavaliers he received a bronze medal in the 2011 DCI finals, and was a recipient of the Yamaha Brass member award in 2012. He has also served as a visual technician for Carolina Gold, Paradigm Percussion, and visual caption head for Coastal Surge Drum and Bugle Corps. He has worked as a visual coordinator and drill writer for many high schools in West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Andrew studied music education at West Virginia University, and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He has previously served on the visual team for four seasons with the 14 time 5A South Carolina state champion Wando high school band in Mount Pleasant, SC., Including a BOA Grand National finalist in 2025. He is currently serving his third term on the Percussion and winds advisory board for CWEA, s well as a member at large of the Carolina Gold board of directors. Andrew currently works at Audio Technica as the quality control lead for the southeast distribution center in Moncks Corner, SC.
Administration director
Sarah Raffurty
Sarah Raffurty has been performing for most of her life. She grew up as a competitive dancer and spent her high school years performing with the Odessa High School Marching Band in Odessa, MO. While at Purdue University, she marched in the “AllAmerican” Marching Band and was a member of the Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps. As a performer, she has been fortunate to be a BOA and WGI finalist. Sarah has taught and choreographed for several programs, including Nevada High School, Pioneer, and the nationally recognized Blue Springs Golden Regiment and Wando High School, helping groups earn BOA regional championships and Grand National finalist placements. Outside of performing and teaching, she’s built a strong career in arts and nonprofit administration. She currently works as a Senior Director at CCS Fundraising. Before that, she served as the Director of Development for the North Carolina Opera and a Development Specialist for The Cavaliers Arts, Performance & Education Organization. For the last four years, Sarah has been part of the Charles Towne Percussion team, handling everything from administrative work and scheduling to uniforms and fundraising strategy. After growing with the organization and supporting it behind the scenes, she’s excited to step into the role of Administration Director and continue helping the program thrive. She’s passionate about the marching arts, loves helping programs grow, and brings a mix of creativity, experience, and heart to everything she does.
Visual
Caption Head
Charlie Winston
Charlie Winston is from Columbia, South Carolina and could not be more excited to return for his third year as the Visual Caption Head at CTP! Charlie has been a member of many successful marching arts organizations, participating many in DCI and WGI finals competitions, most notably winning the DCI World Championships in 2024. He also has taught in several capacities, including as the lead visual instructor for the River Bluff Gator Band in Lexington, South Carolina. As the Visual Caption Head at Charles Towne Percussion, Charlie enjoys cultivating an environment of growth while offering performers new opportunities and experiences. Outside of the marching arts, Charlie is a Music Performance and History major at the South Carolina Honors College, and spends time with his fiancée and two cats.
Ensemble
Coordinator
Bradley Wilson
With over eight years of teaching experience throughout the Carolinas, Bradley Wilson holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Winthrop University. He has worked with programs including Clover High School from 2019–2023 and Catawba Ridge High School from 2023–2025, winning three consecutive WGI World Championships. During his time in the Fort Mill School District, Bradley also served as a middle school band director for two years. He additionally served as the battery caption head for the inaugural season of Charles Towne Percussion in 2019.
Batterie
Caption Head
Devin Catangay
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With a decade of experience, Devin Catangay is an accomplished percussion educator and performer with an extensive background in both DCI and WGI. He spent many years with high-intensity ensembles such as The Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps, The Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps, and The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, as well as Civitas Independent. A founding member of Charlestowne Percussion, Devin now serves as Caption Head after spending the past three seasons on staff helping shape the ensemble’s growth and identity. His goal is to create a positive and exciting environment for students to grow and succeed in the marching arts.
Program Coordinator
Cody Walker
A founding member of Charles Towne Percussion from 2019–2021, Cody Walker has continued to grow alongside the organization through multiple leadership roles, including Snare Technician in 2025 and Batterie Caption Head in 2026. His performance background includes time on the snareline with Western Carolina University Pride of the Mountains during the 2021–2022 and 2024 seasons. Now serving as Program Coordinator, Cody is passionate about creating meaningful experiences for performers while pushing artistic and educational growth within the ensemble. Outside of the activity, Cody works as a Neuroscience ICU nurse in Asheville, NC, bringing the same level of dedication, composure, and leadership into both healthcare and the marching arts.
Front Ensemble
Caption Head
Will Land
Will has a deep rooted passion for the marching arts that has continued to strengthen and develop through the years alongside Charles Towne Percussion. Entering his fourth year as Front Ensemble Caption Head, he is committed to fostering the culture of excellence and comradery that has been brewing at CTP. Will's performance history includes his 4 seasons in the front ensemble at Saints Percussion, and at Coastal Surge Drum & Bugle Corps. Will has taught at many schools across South Carolina, including Boiling Springs High School and Ridge View High School.