Seniors Lead Harrison Bands Jazz, HIPE Ensembes

With Spring performance season uncertain, the jazz bands and Harrison Indoor Percussion Ensembles (HIPE) of Harrison Bands continue practicing and prepping in hopes that virtual events or live opportunities will emerge in 2021. Even if those events don’t materialize, ensemble members and band directors alike say that their dedication to performance skills and the Harrison Bands program will benefit students by helping them improve self-discipline, focus and even fitness.

Senior leaders are essential to keeping an upbeat cadence for both Harrison Band ensembles. 2021 Seniors include:

Jazz Bands

• Emily Balentine, Percussion
• Carson Bell, Trumpet
• Chloe Campisano, Alto Saxophone
• Carson Lewis, Clarinet
• Colin Mabry, Alto Saxophone
• Marley Mahon, Trumpet
• Ben Thornton, Tenor Saxophone

HIPE

• Emily Balentine
• Xavier Bryant

Visit our website for more information on the Harrison Bands Ensembles and their spring programs.

About Harrison High School Bands:
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 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.