The Harrison Marching Band is the most visible performance group at Harrison High School. Recipient of the Sudler Flag and a multiple-time Band of of America Grand Nationals Class Champion and Finalist, the Harrison Marching Band is nationally recognized for its excellence in music, performance and student development.
Our Marching Band, which includes the Color Guard, begins rehearsing in the summer and continues through the football season. Performances include home and away football games, pep rallies, select local parades, local competitions and exhibitions, and several Bands of America competitions.
The marching band is an extracurricular activity open to any current ninth through twelfth grade band student. Because the activity is a direct product of the skills that are developed in the band curriculum, only students currently enrolled in a band class are eligible to march, with the exception of Color Guard.
Since the marching band enters into competitive events, all students must meet the Georgia High School Association and Cobb County academic and residency eligibility requirements. The details of these requirements are outlined in the Harrison High School Student Handbook issued to all students by their advisement teacher.
The marching activity is a demanding activity, both musically and physically. All participants must commit themselves to maintaining high musical performance standards and good physical condition.
Harrison Marching Band is one of the top competitive marching bands in the nation!
Awards and Honors
Some of the awards and honors earned by our Harrison Marching Band include:
- Sudler Flag Award-Winner Program
- Two-Time Bands of America Grand National Class Champion
- Three-Time BOA Grand National Finalist
- Four-Time BOA Super Regional Class Champion
- Eight-Time BOA Regional Champion
- Appearances in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day, Dublin (Ireland) St. Patrick’s Day, Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl parades and more.
For a more complete listing of our Marching Band Awards and honors, click here.
For a full list of our band show timeline and highlights, click here.