The Harrison Hoya marching band reached finals and then finished second overall at the Bands of America Carolinas regional competition held at Wake Forest University on Oct.15
Harrison was recognized for outstanding overall music performance in the finals, tied with Catawba High School of South Carolina.
Harrison performed its 2022 competition show, Midnight in Gotham, featuring characters from DC Comics and graphics inspired by the comics and movies. Harrison’s musical performance 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.
In the preliminary competition, Harrison finished second in Class 3A and fourth overall.
A total of 28 marching bands from six states competed in the day-long event. The Carolinas Regional was one of 15 regional competitions hosted by Bands of America during the month of October.
Harrison will perform in its final competition of the marching season on Oct. 29, when the Hoya band travels to Jacksonville State University for another Bands of America regional event. The Hoyas will be among six Cobb County high school bands and an anticipated 30 bands from six states competing at the event.
