Harrison Bands completed its 2022 competition season with a finals appearance and sixth place finish overall at the Bands of America Alabama Regional held at Jacksonville State University on Oct. 29. Nearly 30 bands from six states competed in the event.
The Hoyas earned their finals appearance with an outstanding preliminary performance that was awarded an overall score of 82.3 and a third-place finish in Class 3-A.
The Hoyas returned to perform late in the finals session, delivering a crisp performance and earning an overall score of 82.95.
For a full summary of results, click here.
The event concluded a successful competition season for Harrison. At its first event, the Hoyas captured the overall grand champion title. At the Bands of America Carolinas regional, Harrison earned a second-place finish overall, and also earned honors for best music performance.
Harrison’s 2022 competition show, Midnight in Gotham, featured an array of costumed villains from DC Comics’ Batman series, including Harley Quinn and Cat Woman in the Color Guard, a percussion section of Joker characters and the front pit dressed as the Riddler. A haunting soprano saxophone performance featured Poison Ivy emerging from a neon-colored hiding place, then strolling around and through the marching band ranks – all while the band demonstrated precision marching, choreographed steps, and a visible feeling of enjoyment.
Show music included Theme from Batman by Danny Elfman, Audivi Media Nocte by Oliver Waespe, Finale from Batman by Danny Elfman, Can’t Fight City Halloween by Michael Giacchino, Chase Noir from Batman Forever by Elliot Goldenthal, Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande, and Victory from Batman Forever by Elliot Goldenthal.
The band travels to Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL, in November to perform in a parade at the Magic Kingdom.
