The basic objectives of the Harrison High Band Booster organization are to inspire and maintain an enthusiastic interest in band activities, and to cooperate with school officials in creating a successful instrumental music program above what is supplied by the Cobb County School System.
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The basic objectives of the Harrison High Band Booster organization are to inspire and maintain an enthusiastic interest in band activities, and to cooperate with school officials in creating a successful instrumental music program above what is supplied by the Cobb County School System.
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%newline%Since its inception in 1991, the Harrison High School band program has quickly established a reputation for musical excellence. The Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band I & ii, each meet for ninety minutes every day within a four-period block schedule. 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, Metropolitian Youth Symphony, Orchestra, Honor Band of America, Georgia's Govenors's Honors Program, Atlanta Youth Jazz Orchestra, and Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra.
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%newline%With the concert bands at the core of the curriculum, students also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of extra-curricular ensembles offered through the department. These include a 220-member volunteer marching band, a very active chamber music program, a Symphony Orchestra, three jazz ensembles, two winterguard and a concert percussion ensemble. In addition, the band parents association sponsors an after-school private lesson program with an outstanding faculty of professional musicians.
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%newline%The Harrison High School Band has been awarded the Sudler Flag of Honor from the John Philip Sousa Foundation. The Flag of Honor program recognizes high school bands internationally who consistently excel for a number of years and encompass a wide variety of musical outlets for students. Only 51 bands in the United States, Canada, and Japan have received this award since its inception 26 years ago.
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