Harrison Bands is proud to announce our 2023-24 Hoya marching band leadership, selected following an application selection process that considered performance and leadership potential, plus overall service to the band organization.
“Harrison Bands is blessed to have a great group of potential leaders, and we thank all who applied for 2023-24 positions,” said Josh Ray, director of bands for Harrison High School. “The quality of the candidates and the commitment each demonstrated in the application and selection process made this a very difficult choice. We’re extremely proud of all our members, and the manner in which they represent our school and program. Our marching band leaders exemplify our motto of dedication, excellence and pride. Please join us in welcoming our new leadership team.”
Following is the 2023-24 Harrison Bands leadership team:
2023-24 Marching Band Officers
Drum Majors: Lawson Brooks, Katherine Ferrell, Lennox Goldman
1st Lieutenants: Evelyn Shirley
2nd Lieutenant: Anna Ussery
Section Leaders
Flute Section Leaders: Georgia Smith, Sarah Mack
Clarinet Section Leaders: Daniel Banstetter, Lyndsey Williams, Lauren Rogers
Sax and Low Reed Section Leaders: Gracie Snider, Will Kennedy, Max Piazzi
Trumpet Section Leaders: Anna Ussery, Connor Naylor
Mellophone Section Leaders: Scarlett Hampton, Caroline Price
Baritone Section Leaders: Lawson Collier, Sophia Samples, Caden Thomas
Sousaphone Section Leader: Wale Alawiye
Percussion Captain: Ben Kitchens
Drum Line Section Leaders: Trent McCollum, Zeke Horsley
Color Guard
Captains: Rachel Jones, Grace Paulson Lovato, Delilah Tanner
Crews and Committees
Field Crew: Stewart Runyon, Charlie Slapkus, Xavier Babecka, Owen Jones, McKinley Gary, Connor Aufderheide
Tech Crew: Nate Conklin, Steven Gordon, Abi Amos, Andrea Matal
Uniform Crew Captain: Anna Brown, Simone McCaskill, Gianna Lundy-Garefino
Librarians: Lauren Sanford, Katelyn Kloss, Susan Henson, Jay Edwards
About Harrison High School Bands:
Since its inception in 1991, the Harrison High School band program has quickly established a national reputation for musical and performance excellence. The Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Concert Band each meet for 90 minutes every day within a four-period block schedule and typically perform five to six concerts per year. Students in the Harrison bands are consistent members of the District Honor Band, Georgia All-State Band, Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra, Honor Band of America, Georgia’s Governor’s Honors Program, Atlanta Youth Jazz Orchestra and Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra. In addition to excellence in music, Harrison Band members consistently demonstrate outstanding scholastic, teamwork and competitive abilities, learning personal relationship, study and life skills important to success. Learn more about the program at harrisonbands.org.
