CATEGORY
Overview
Since its inception in 1991, the Harrison High School band program quickly established a reputation for musical excellence. The Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band, each meet for ninety minutes every day within a four-period block schedule and typically perform 5-6 concerts per year. Students in the Harrison Bands are consistent members in 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 Govenor’s Honors Program, Atlanta Youth Jazz Orchestra, and Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Harrison Bands Show Timeline
Harrison Bands has a long and distinguished history of performing award-winning, creative shows. Band shows include inspiration from a variety of sources, including classical music, historical and pop culture, today's top hits, science fiction and even cartoons and comics....
Program Honors & Awards
Marching Band Highlights:
Bands of America Grand National Class Champion
2015, 2013
Bands of America Grand National Finalist
2015, 2013, 2007
Bands of America Grand National Semi-Finalist
2019, 2015, 2013, 2007
Bands of America Super Regional Finalist
2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004
Bands...
Overview
Purpose Statement:
We aspire to increase confidence, self-discipline, organization, and individual performance as we hold ourselves accountable to rise above the expected while cultivating a positive environment that fosters a love of Music.
The Harrison Band Program
Since its inception in 1991,...
Faculty & Staff
– Directors –
Josh Ray – Director of Bands
Mr. Ray joined the Harrison faculty as the Assistant Director of Bands and Director of Jazz Ensembles in 2007. He became the Director of Bands in 2012. Mr. Ray has served the...
Inside Harrison Bands
Why join Harrison Bands? And what's it like to be a member. Check out the links on each picture to learn about Hoya Band member experiences.
The Harrison Bands Legacy
The Harrison High School band program has earned a reputation for...
