Harrison Bands recognized 23 senior members of the 2020 Marching and Pep Band at ceremonies September 18 at Harrison High School.
Band members, their parents and families were hosted by Harrison High Band Boosters at a pregame reception, then introduced at halftime of the Harrison-Langston Hughes football game at Cobbleigh Stadium.
“We are extremely proud of this senior class of marchers,” said Josh Ray, director of Harrison Bands. “Most of them participated with us at Grand National Championships last year in Indianapolis, then returned in 2020 despite the uncertainties and limitations we are enduring due to the pandemic. They have demonstrated strong commitment to the band program and their own musical development, while also providing outstanding senior leadership to our band members and program.”
2020 Harrison Bands seniors and supporting family members recognized during the events included:
- Emily Balentine, Percussion, supported by Jeannie and David Balentine
- Carson Bell, Trumpet, supported by Wendy and Montgomery Bell
- Elizabeth Bell, Flute, supported by Heather and Jonathan Bell
- Anna Brown, Drum Major, supported by Barbara and H. Allen Brown
- Xavier Bryant, Percussion, supported by Eric Bryant and Shonnie Roberson
- Chloe Campisano, Alto Sax, supported by Alison and Mario Campisano
- Madison Clark, Bb Clarinet, supported by Lara and Rob Clark
- Mackenzie Fuller, Flute, supported by Amy and Stephen Fuller
- Tuana Gitonga, Mellophone, supported by Lucy and Isaac Gitonga
- Amelia Goldfine, Color Guard, supported by Kim Elias and Michael Tedesco
- Claire Herring, Flute, supported by Lisa and Michael Herring
- Carson Lewis, Bb Clarinet, supported by Candice and Brian Lewis
- Briana Long, Alto Sax, supported by Carrol and Anthony Long
- Colin Mabry, Alto Sax, supported by Marianne and Tom Mabry
- Marley Mahon, Mellophone, supported by Mary and Timothy Mahon
- Virginia Mossburg, Color Guard, supported by Serena and Geoff Mossburg
- Emily O’Connell, Trumpet, supported by Kelli and Patrick O’Connell
- Isabella Parker, Color Guard, supported by Karen and David Parker
- Joshua Paul, Percussion, supported by Laurie and Chip Paul
- Sarah Potvin, Percussion, supported by Deirdre Kelly and James Potvin
- Kennedy Tasch, Flute, supported by Krista and Michael Tasch
- Dawson Templin, Baritone Sax, supported by Dionna and Kevin Templin
- Benjamin Thornton, Tenor Sax, supported by Sara Johnson and Chris Thornton
About Harrison High School Marching Band:
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.
