Marching Band: Restricted Area: 51
The story of “Restricted Area: 51” was set in one of the world’s most secure military bases. What starts as a typical day at the base is turned topsy-turvy after an intruder alert sounds, setting in motion events that reveal long-suspected secrets about the base and its out-of-this-world occupants. Led by Drum Majors Anna Brown, Ruthie Newton and Madelyn Tanner, the show featured music from Independence Day, Terminator, and The X-Files.
Marching Band competitions and awards for 2019 included:
Bands of America, Grand Nationals, Indianapolis, IN
- Semi-finalist performance, and
- 14th overall position
Bands of America Southeast Regionals, Powder Springs, GA
- First place overall,
- First place in Class AAAA, the category for the schools with the largest enrollments,
- First in Visual Performance, which evaluates the performance of ensembles and individuals for marching artistry and execution, and
- First in General Effect, recognizing the band’s effectiveness in combined individual and ensemble music and visual performances.
Kennesaw Mountain Invitational, Kennesaw, GA
- Grand Champions
- Best in Class Guard,
- Best in Class Percussion,
- Best in Class 5A,
- Best Overall Guard, and
- Best Overall Percussion.
Show Recollections by our Band Alumni: Restricted Area 51
Our Favorite Moment:
My favorite moment was when our music built up in the closer and we created a huge hit before finishing the show. It gave me chills to hear the crowd cheering. — Anonymous
Most Difficult to Master and Perform:
The hardest part of the performance was getting the props to the right spot on the field. The walls were really heavy and sometimes the tarps wouldn’t cooperate, which was stressful. — Anonymous
The last time we performed this show, I felt:
It was exciting and nerve wracking because we didn’t know if we would have another chance to perform the show. It was truly amazing to be on the field and listen to the crowd cheer when we hit a form or an exciting part of the music. — Anonymous
My Most Memorable Performance:
Grand Nationals was by far the most memorable competition because we got to compete with some of the best bands in the country and make so many memories together as a band family. Grand Nationals was such an amazing experience and I’m so thankful that I got to go. — Anonymous
Winter Guard: Mix Tape
Winter Guard performed a partial season of Mix Tape before the outbreak of corona virus cancelled school and cut the season short. The grunge-inspired Mix Tape program wowed audiences at Mill Creek, East Coweta and WGI-Knoxville.
Winter Guard competitions and awards for 2020 included:
- Winter Guard International, Atlanta Regional, March 2020, 10th place, Scholastic A
- SAPA, Arts in Motion, February 2020, First Place, Scholastic A
Show Recollections by our Winter Guard Alumni: Mix Tape
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Other Harrison Bands Highlights from 2019-2020
