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Corey Hawkins Joins Harrison as Guard Coordinator

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Heather McBride
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Harrison Bands is proud to announce Corey Hawkins as our new Color Guard and Winter Guard Coordinator.

Corey is a native of Maryland where he was born and raised until he moved to Marietta when he was 10 years old. He started his marching band career in 2003, at Marietta High School, and was a part of the Blue Devil Marching Band. He began as a percussionist, marching bass drum until he graduated in 2006. He attended Jacksonville State University from 2006-2011, and was a member of the Marching Southerners’ Color Guard beginning in 2008. In 2011, Corey marched with Atlanta CorpsVets Drum Corps, and was a primary weapon. He has also marched with many Winter Guard organizations, competing in both the SAPA and WGI circuits. Corey was a member of the Calico Winter Guard (07-08) as well as Atlanta CorpsVets Winter Guard (09). He also went on and performed with Paramount World Winter Guard (12-13). 

Corey Hawkins joins Harrison Bands as Guard Coordinator.

He has enjoyed a successful teaching career in the Marching Arts, coordinating and directing many programs in the Atlanta Metro area.  He directed the Douglas County HS Colorguard from 2011-2016, Carrollton HS from 2016-2018, Woodland HS from 2021-2022, and Reverie “A” from 2018-2022. 

He is currently the Director of his very own independent winter guard, Noir Independent. 

He has worked with North Cobb HS, Roswell HS, Allatoona HS, Paulding County HS, Lithia Springs HS, Mt. Zion HS, New Manchester HS, McEachern HS, Wheeler HS, South Forsyth HS, Chattahoochee HS, Marietta HS, North Gwinnett HS, and Villa Rica HS. 

He looks forward to continuing the education of his students while sharing his passion for the marching arts with this outstanding program, and is excited for the future with the Harrison Hoyas! 

Winter Extravaganza Features Holiday Music and More

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Heather McBride
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Harrison Bands joined other performing ensembles of the Harrison High School Fine Arts department for an evening of holiday music, frivolity and art displays in the annual Winter Extravaganza at the Hoya Center on Dec. 8.

The combined performance included music featuring Harrison Bands, Orchestra, and Chorus, a holiday theatre segment featuring theatre students, and a display of student art.

Music included “It’s a Holiday Season” and “A Holiday Sing-Along” by the Concert Ensemble, followed by a selection of holiday favorites and music from the movie “Polar Express by the Symphonic Ensemble. The Harrison Philharmonic closed the evening’s musical performances with a trio of holiday songs: “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “Do You Hear What I Hear,” and “A Christmas Festival.”

The Harrison Philharmonic closed the evening’s performances with a trio of holiday songs.

The theatre spotlight included a two-part performance of a short comedy, “Yours Truly, Jack Frost.”

Prior to a following the concerts, art developed by Harrison students was on display in the Hoya Center foyer.

The Harrison Percussion Ensemble will perform in concert at the Harrison Performing Arts Center on December 13, 2022.

Music and singing was accentuated by festive holiday wear.

Harrison Marching Band Performs at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

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Heather McBride
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After a fall marching season spent corralling DC Comics supervillains in its Midnight in Gotham competition show, the Harrison High School closed out its marching season at the happiest place on earth.

The Harrison HS Marching Band paraded down Main Street USA at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on Sunday, Nov. 6. The band marched the traditional Disney parade route, which winds through Frontier Land, turns in front of Cinderella’s Castle, then proceeds down Main Street USA toward the Magic Kingdom entrance.

Harrison previously has performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Rose Bowl Parade, the Dublin, Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, at Universal Studio’s Florida theme park, a variety of football bowl-season parades, and Cobb County events.

The Harrison Marching Band gathers backstage at Walt Disney World during the November 2022 visit.

The Harrison Band recently completed its 2022 marching competition season, performing in two Bands of America Regional Championships and a Georgia regional band competition. The Hoya band finished second out of nearly 30 bands at the Bands of America Carolina Regional Championships at Wake Forest University. The band also placed sixth overall at the hyper-competitive Bands of America Regional Championships at Jacksonville State University. Early in the season, Harrison won the overall grand championship at the 11th Annual Wolverine Marching Classic.

After returning from the Disney trip, the Harrison Band is scheduled to accompany the Hoya football team to its round one state playoff game. The marching band then wraps up its season with a fall reception and awards program.

Throughout the 2022 marching season, the band performed its Midnight in Gotham competition show. The show featured an array of costumed villains from DC Comics’ Batman series, including Harley Quinn and Cat Woman in the Color Guard, a percussion section of Joker characters and the front pit dressed as the Riddler. A haunting soprano saxophone performance featured Poison Ivy emerging from a neon-colored hiding place, then strolling around and through the marching band ranks – all while the band demonstrated precision marching, choreographed steps, and a visible feeling of enjoyment.

The Band’s Midnight in Gotham show featured villains from DC Comics, and music from Batman movies.

Show music included Theme from Batman by Danny Elfman, Audivi Media Nocte by Oliver Waespe, Finale from Batman by Danny Elfman, Can’t Fight City Halloween by Michael Giacchino, Chase Noir from Batman Forever by Elliot Goldenthal, Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande, and Victory from Batman Forever by Elliot Goldenthal.

Hoyas Complete Competition Season at 2022 BOA Alabama Regional Championship

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Heather McBride
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Harrison Bands completed its 2022 competition season with a finals appearance and sixth place finish overall at the Bands of America Alabama Regional held at Jacksonville State University on Oct. 29. Nearly 30 bands from six states competed in the event.

The Harrison Marching Band completed its 2022 competition season at the Bands of America Alabama Regional.

The Hoyas earned their finals appearance with an outstanding preliminary performance that was awarded an overall score of 82.3 and a third-place finish in Class 3-A.

The Hoyas returned to perform late in the finals session, delivering a crisp performance and earning an overall score of 82.95.

For a full summary of results, click here.

The event concluded a successful competition season for Harrison. At its first event, the Hoyas captured the overall grand champion title. At the Bands of America Carolinas regional, Harrison earned a second-place finish overall, and also earned honors for best music performance.

Midnight in Gotham featured costumed villains from DC Comics and music from the Batman movies.

Harrison’s 2022 competition show, Midnight in Gotham, featured an array of costumed villains from DC Comics’ Batman series, including Harley Quinn and Cat Woman in the Color Guard, a percussion section of Joker characters and the front pit dressed as the Riddler. A haunting soprano saxophone performance featured Poison Ivy emerging from a neon-colored hiding place, then strolling around and through the marching band ranks – all while the band demonstrated precision marching, choreographed steps, and a visible feeling of enjoyment.

Show music included Theme from Batman by Danny Elfman, Audivi Media Nocte by Oliver Waespe, Finale from Batman by Danny Elfman, Can’t Fight City Halloween by Michael Giacchino, Chase Noir from Batman Forever by Elliot Goldenthal, Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande, and Victory from Batman Forever by Elliot Goldenthal.

The band travels to Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL, in November to perform in a parade at the Magic Kingdom.

2022 Marching Band Seniors Recognized at Senior Night

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Heather McBride
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Harrison Bands marching band seniors were recognized at the annual Senior Night during halftime of the Harrison-Hillgrove football game on Oct. 21.

A total of 24 band program members, escorted by family members, were introduced to the halftime crowd in a long-standing Harrison High School tradition. Prior to the game, band members and their families were hosted at a reception by the Harrison High Band Boosters.

SEE THE LIST OF SENIORS BELOW THIS VIDEO!

Seniors and family members participating included:

  • Benjamin Abernathy, escorted by Kendra and Tom Abernathy.  He has been a member of the Harrison Marching Band for 4 years.
  • Julian Adams, escorted by parents Maria and Thomas Adams.  He has participated in band for 4 years and plans to attend Kennesaw State University in the fall.
  • Carl Anderson, escorted by parents Pat and Marty Anderson.  He has been a member of both Marching Band and Jazz Band for over 4 years and plans to attend college to student electrical engineering.
  • Mark Benvenuto, escorted by parents Eric and Megan Benvenuto.  Mark has been a member of Harrison marching band for 4 years and plans to attend Purdue University and major in Aerospace engineering.
  • Jamie Brogden, escorted by parents Christi and Jim Brogden.  Jamie has been a four-year member and section leader in marching band.  He has a 4.2 GPA and plans to major in finance in the fall.
  • Sean Cauffiel, escorted by parents David and Collen Cauffiel.  Sean has been a member of band for 4 years and is also an Eagle Scout.  Sean plans to attend Kennesaw State University to major in Mechatronics Engineering.
  • Karl Christiansen, escorted by Jon and Rita Christiansen.  Karl has been a member of band for 4 years and plans to major in criminal justice or music education.
  • Ainsley Collier, escorted by Lawrence and Allegra Collier.  Ainsley has been a member of marching band for 4 years here at Harrison.  She has a 4.22 GPA and plans to major in music education.
  • Haleigh Dyer, escorted by her mother Anna Bailey.  Haleigh has been a member of marching band for 4 years and plans to attend the University of West Georgia to major in film.
  • Magdalene Forester, escorted by Lawrence and Rebecca Forester.  Magdalene has been a member of Marching Band for 4 years.
  • Grayson Foxworth, escorted by his parents Clay and Kimberly Foxworth, and his siblings Grant and Kayley.  Grayson has been in band for 4 years and plans to attend Wiregrass technical college to major in Fire Science.
  • Sierra Glosson, escorted by her mother Ildiko Nagy.  During her 4 years she has been a member of marching band, indoor percussion, and jazz band.  Sierra plans to study music history in college.
  • Max Goldman, escorted by his parents Brian and Meredith Goldman.  Max has been a band member for 4 years and plans to attend college majoring in his family’s passions of psychology or history.
  • Katherine Gurno, escorted by Bill and Anna Gurno.  Katherine has been a member of both marching Band and HIPE during her tenure at Harrison.  She has a 4.25 GPA and plans to attend Kennesaw State to major in cyber security.
  • Wayne Hodgson, escorted by his mother Gina Hurt.  Wayne has been a member of marching band and jazz band during his time at Harrison.  He has a 3.6 GPA and plans to attend Kennesaw State University to major in information systems and continue his music career.
  • Eli Landeche, escorted by his parents Glenda and Dean Landeche.  Eli has been a member of marching and jazz band for 4 years.  He plans to attend college in the fall and major in engineering or business.
  • Dawson McGregor, escorted by his parents Allen and Kristin McGregor.  He has been a member of the band, wrestling team, Beta club, and captain of the E-sports club.  He currently has a 4.2 GPA and plans to attend UGA and major in Pre-Med.
  • Owen Randall, escorted by his parents Janet and Scott Randall.  Owen has been a member of the band for 4 years.  He currently has a 4.417 GPA and plans to major in biology in the fall.
  • Ben Schneide, escorted by Mike and Jan Schneider.  Ben has been a member of marching band for the past 4 years where he has served as first lieutenant and section leader.  He currently has a 4.0 GPA and plans to attend Auburn University to pursue veterinary medicine or fire science.
  • Charles Sweetman, escorted by his mother Allison Sweetman.  Charles has been a member of the marching band for 3 years and recently completed his eagle scout project to assist its efforts.  He hopes to attend Princeton University to major in engineering.
  • Vivienne Syken, escorted by her parents Melissa Ward and Seth Syken.  Vivienne has been a member of the band for 4 years where she served as a member of the uniform team.  She is also a member of the math team.  She plans to major in psychiatry in college.
  • Jack Taylor, escorted by parents Matt and Jennifer Taylor.  Jack has been a member of marching band for 4 years and currently has a GPA of 4.0
  • Josh Vann, escorted by David and Karen Vann.  Josh has been a member of the marching band for 4 years and is also a member of the indoor percussion ensemble.  Josh is also an eagle scout and plans to attend Purdue University and major in turf management.
  • Patrick Wilkinson, escorted by Jolynn and Dean Wilkinson.  Patrick has been a member of the marching band at Harrison for 4 years.

At halftime, seniors marched their final performance at Cobleigh Stadium, performing the 2022 competition show, Midnight in Gotham. Seniors marched without their shakos in the performance.

The 2022 Senior Class represented nearly 100 years of cumulative marching experience for the band. Those who marched for all four years participated in the Bands of America Grand National competition in Indianapolis, IN, and will have participated in four Band of American regional competitions. Seniors will end their marching careers with a final trip to Bands of America regionals at Jacksonville State University, then leading a parade through Disney’s Magic Kingdom on Nov. 6.

A total of 24 Harrison Marching Band Seniors were recognized during Senior Night on Oct. 21 at Cobleigh Stadium.

Hoya Band Traveling to Jacksonville for 2022 BOA Alabama Regional Championship

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Heather McBride
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The Harrison High School Marching Band will compete in the upcoming Bands of America Alabama Regional event to be held in Jacksonville, AL, on Oct. 29.

Harrison placed second overall in their most recent Bands of America competition, held Oct. 15 at Wake Forest University. The band tied for first overall in music performance.

Harrison is one of 11 Georgia high school bands traveling to Alabama for this regional competition. Other Georgia high schools scheduled to participate include Hillgrove, Kennesaw Mountain, Lakeside, Lambert, McEachern, Mill Creek, Pope, River Ridge, Walton, and Wesleyan.

Approximately 30 bands from Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina are scheduled to perform at this event, one of 15 regional competitions hosted by Bands of America during the month of October. The event will be hosted at the 24,000-seat Burgess-Snow Field on the campus of Jacksonville State University and is expected to draw a huge crowd of parents, families, performers, and marching band fans. More than 3,000 high school performers will compete in the music event.

Harrison Bands and all other entered high school bands will perform during a day-long preliminary competition. The top 12 bands as selected by a panel of certified judges will return for a finals event in the evening.

Harrison Drum Majors await the signal to lead the Hoya band on to the field at BOA-Carolinas. Harrison placed second overall in the BOA-Carolinas event, and tied for first overall in music performance.

Judges evaluate performances on music, visual and general effect categories. Under Band of America guidelines, the musical component of the show receives 60 percent of the judging value, with visual and general components accounting for the remainder.

Band shows also are subject to tightly controlled timelines. Bands have only four minutes to enter the field and complete set-up that includes marchers, pit instruments, sound equipment and all props. Then the bands perform their creative musical and choreographed performances, ranging from six to 11 minutes. Bands are allowed just two minutes upon completion to clear props and all marchers from the competition field. Points are deducted for any time violations.

Harrison’s marching band is nationally acclaimed for its competitive performance success. At previous Bands of America events, Harrison Bands has achieved two BOA Grand National Class Championships, earned finalist positions at three BOA Grand National events, captured four first-place finishes at BOA Super Regional Class Championships, and are eight-time BOA Regional Champions.

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