Author: HarrisonOrchestra

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All Parent Meeting – Jan. 14

Location: Harrison Orchestra Room
Date/Time: January 14, 2025 @ 7pm

The All Parent Booster Meeting on January 4 covered orchestra information including: the Harrison Orchestra Boosters (HOB), enrichment fees, an updated budget, and calendar highlights for the spring semester.

If you were not able to attend the meeting or were not able to get a hard copy of all of the documents at the meeting, please see below for the information/PDFs:

Enrichment Fees

Details about Orchestra Enrichment Fees and how to pay can be found below. If you aren’t sure if you’ve already made a payment, click “Check Payment Status” below.

Pay Spring Enrichment Fees

Check Payment Status

CutTime

Although we will be using CTLS for class information, the Harrison Orchestra Boosters will be using a management system called CutTime in order to communicate with families as needed. CutTime allows you to see financial information regarding fundraisers and status updates on enrichment fees and all orchestra related fees. All students are already registered in CutTime. If you would like to check the status of your orchestra related fees, click here: https://app.gocuttime.com/guardian/resend-magic-link

Possible Trip Opportunities

We are looking at potentially going on a couple of field trips this spring. These are open to all current Harrison Orchestra students in good standing but priority will be given by seniority.

February 26: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) Rehearsal Trip – Students will have the opportunity to observe a rehearsal of the ASO during the school day on February 26.
Due to restrictions from the ASO, there will be a limit of approximately 60 students who can attend this field trip.

April 25-26: Six Flags Music Festival – Students interested will have the opportunity to perform as an orchestra and receive commentary from a master music educator and tickets to Six Flags. 

If you are interested (or not interested) in having your child participate in one, both, or neither of these potential field trips, please complete the interest form here to help us with the planning process:

Field Trip Interest Form

Orchestra Calendar

You can download the:

Spring Orchestra Calendar

Volunteers & Help Needed!

The Harrison Orchestra Boosters would love to have you join us in Helping Orchestra Youth Achieve Success! We will be hosting the annual Large Group Performance Evaluations (LGPE) at Harrison this year and will need many parent volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering for LGPE or potential other orchestra events, please send an email to: president@harrisonorchestra.org. 

Harrison String Conservatory

We highly encourage taking private lessons as students are able to grow at a faster rate with one-on-one instruction. The HOB has created a private lesson program as a convenience for students to take private lessons after school on campus. More details can be found here: https://harrisonorchestra.org/lessons

Winter Orchestra LGPE Prep Camp

The Winter Orchestra LGPE Prep Camp will take place on January 25, 2025.
See our detailed schedule here:

Winter 2025 Orchestra Camp Schedule

All students are expected to attend as this is an important weekend of growth for our orchestras as we bring in several professional clinicians to work with our students. We will need snack donations as the students will have a mid-morning snack. Bananas and prepackaged snacks such as granola bars with NO nuts would be greatly appreciated! Sign-up genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AAEA92DABF9C70-54466990-bottled#/

The Harrison Orchestra Boosters (HOB)

The Harrison Orchestra Boosters (HOB) are made up of all parents who have a current student in the Harrison Orchestra program. Orchestra parents are part of the Harrison Orchestra Boosters through your child’s participation in the Harrison Orchestra. The HOB Executive Board is a small group of wonderful parent volunteers who help with the logistics and operations of our Harrison Orchestra Boosters.
The HOB Executive Board:
Co-Presidents: Kim Long & Karen Widner  ~ president@harrisonorchestra.org
Vice President: Michelle Holland ~ vp@harrisonorchestra.org
Conservatory Administrator: Michelle Holland ~ conservatory@harrisonorchestra.org
Co-Treasurers: Virginia Smith & Jennifer Sanders ~ treasurer@harrisonorchestra.org
Secretary: Tracy Zoblisein ~ secretary@harrisonorchestra.org

 

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2024 Winter Extravaganza Tickets!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: Buy Tickets Here

Adults – $10
Students – $5

Winter Extravaganza Rehearsal – December 11
In order to prepare for the Winter Extravaganza Concert, we will have one afternoon to rehearse with all of the fine arts groups after school. Rehearsal times will take place after school at the following times.

Rehearsal Times on 12/11:
3:45 – 4:30pm Freshman Philharmonic
4:30 – 5:15pm Classic Orchestra                                       
5:15 – 6:00pm Chamber Orchestra

Winter Extravaganza Concert – December 12  (Hoya Center)
The Winter Extravaganza is an annual collaboration concert that will feature holiday music with the Harrison Fine Arts department and will include combined/joint performances of the band, chorus, orchestra, and theater programs along with a visual display from our visual arts program. This will be a ticketed event and proceeds will benefit the Harrison Fine Arts programs. Tom’s Coffee/Hot Chocolate, DonutNV, Santa Clause and more will be available before the performance begins. Doors open at 6:00pm and performances begin at 7:00pm.

Call Times on 12/12:
5:45pm Chamber Orchestra
6:00pm Classic Orchestra & Freshman Philharmonic

Volunteers Needed to Help with Decorations for the Winter Extravaganza Concert
We are in need of some volunteers for our upcoming Winter Extravaganza. If you have a tree, lights or other items that you might be able to bring and set-up/breakdown for the Thursday December 12, we would very much appreciate it!

If you have any questions regarding volunteering, please reach out to: president@harrisonorchestra.org

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DoubleGood Fundraiser

 

Proceeds

Proceeds from the fundraiser will help with the general orchestra budget, which includes the ability for us to continue bringing in our wonderful professional clinicians. We are also raising money so that we can be represented on the national stage at the Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis, IN. Each student will receive 80% of the profits they bring in for the fundraiser. At the end of the fundraiser, the HOB will send an email letting each individual know how much they earned, which they can use towards enrichment fees, spirit wear, any orchestra trips, or any other orchestra related fees. For non-seniors, these funds can carry over to the next school year.  There will also be gift card prizes for the overall top three sellers.

Timeline:

This fundraiser is running from today and will end on Tuesday November 19 at 8:00AM.

Questions?

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our HOB presidents at: president@harrisonorchestra.org

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Elf Package Fundraiser

Harrison Orchestra Elf Package

How to Order Elf Package:

Step 1: Pay Below

Step 2: Complete the Order Form:

Order Form

 

Elf Package Product Description:

The Harrison High School Orchestra is conducting a fundraiser by selling elf packages.  Each elf pack includes a personalized hot chocolate mug, a package of hot chocolate, mini candy canes, marshmallows and a note from one of Santa’s elves. The packages will be delivered to your (or a friend’s) front door as a holiday surprise for your child. Delivery is available for Harrison, Allatoona and Kennesaw Mountain high school districts. Packages will be delivered on December 15 from 8 AM – 4 PM.

Fundraising Purpose:

The Harrison Chamber Orchestra will be traveling to Indianapolis, IN on March 13-15, 2025 to take part in the 2025 Music for All National Festival presented by Yamaha.
The orchestra will prepare a program of music to perform on the national stage at The Palladium Concert Hall in Carmel, IN. High School orchestras from around the country apply each year and the Harrison Chamber Orchestra has been selected as one of six high school orchestras invited to perform at the 2025 national festival.
It is our desire that all of the Chamber students are able to travel with us to Indianapolis, IN for this wonderful opportunity and honor in being invited to perform on the national stage.

 

 

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Online Fundraiser

 

Harrison Orchestra Online Fundraiser + Donations

We are kicking off our first fundraiser of the years. Funds raised will go towards supporting our Chamber Orchestra traveling to Indianapolis and supporting the orchestra program as a whole. 90% of all funds raised from this fundraiser will go to the students. 
If you would rather share our donation drive with supporters, please visit: https://harrisonorchestra.org/donate

 

 

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Order Uniform – 1st Concert is 9/16!

 

Uniforms (Order ASAP)

Our Fall Concert is on September 16, 2024.

The turn-around time to receive the uniform can take up to 4 weeks so it is recommended to order the uniform as soon as possible in order to have time to make any alterations before the first concert. All students have a “Uniform Assignment” which will entail them wearing their full uniform with black shoes and holding their instrument in their correct playing posture. Please help them take their photo (on their device will work fine) and they should bring it to class for their uniform assignment. Hair should be pulled away from the face. Returning orchestra students should check the status of their uniform to ensure that they have located all parts of their uniform and to ensure that their uniform still fits. Information on How to Order the uniform (and specific parts) can be found below. Once your uniform arrives, please have your student try it on and move in it as though they are playing their instrument. It may need to be adjusted/hemmed by a tailor.

Shoes/Undergarments: All students should wear appropriate black undergarments under their uniform. Black, closed toed dress shoes and long black socks are the standard uniform. Black, close toed flats are highly recommended for the ladies.

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Enrichment Fee Promotion until 8/30!

The HOB is running an Enrichment Fee Promotion until August 30!
Pay the full year Enrichment Fee and receive the following for free!

Harrison Orchestra Magnet
Harrison Orchestra Water Bottle (Choice)
Harrison Orchestra Official Duck
Harrison Orchestra T-shirt

You can make a payment online here with Paypal or Zelle: www.harrisonorchestra.org/enrichment-fees
OR
You can send in cash or check in an envelope with your child’s name and turn it in the black lock box located at the front entrance of the orchestra room.

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All Parent Meeting Information

Missed the All Parent Meeting? Welcome to the Harrison Orchestra Boosters! See the information from the meeting below.

Location: Harrison Orchestra Room
Date: August 13, 2024
Time: 7:00pm

We will have our All Parent Harrison Orchestra Booster Meeting on August 13 at 7:00pm in the Harrison Orchestra Room. The meeting will cover important orchestra information including: the Harrison Orchestra Boosters (HOB), enrichment fees, fundraising, uniforms, and events for the year.

If you were not able to attend the meeting, please see below for the information/PDFs:

Uniforms (Order ASAP)

Our Fall Concert is on September 16.

The turn-around time to receive the uniform can take up to 4 weeks so it is recommended to order the uniform as soon as possible in order to have time to make any alterations before the first concert. All students have a “Uniform Assignment” which will entail them wearing their full uniform with black shoes and holding their instrument in their correct playing posture. Please help them take their photo (on their device will work fine) and they should bring it to class for their uniform assignment. Hair should be pulled away from the face. Returning orchestra students should check the status of their uniform to ensure that they have located all parts of their uniform and to ensure that their uniform still fits. Information on How to Order the uniform (and specific parts) can be found below. Once your uniform arrives, please have your student try it on and move in it as though they are playing their instrument. It may need to be adjusted/hemmed by a tailor.

Shoes/Undergarments: All students should wear appropriate black undergarments under their uniform. Black, closed toed dress shoes and long black socks are the standard uniform. Black, close toed flats are highly recommended for the ladies.

 

Enrichment Fees

Enrichment Fees are a huge portion of enriching our orchestra students and support our student’s education for orchestra camp, regular sectional coaches (violin, viola, cello, bass) who come and work with our students to give our students a smaller teacher to student ratio and much more. Details about Orchestra Enrichment Fees and how to pay can be found here: https://harrisonorchestra.org/enrichment-fees/

Sponsorship Program

The Harrison Orchestra Boosters would like to invite community businesses for our Community Partners Sponsorship program. If you would like to market your advertisement in our concert programs and featured on the displays prior to our concerts, please consider joining us as a community partner. This is a 50/50 fundraiser which means that 50% will go towards the orchestra general fund and 50% will go towards student credits that can be used towards anything orchestra related including enrichment fees, spirit wear, field trips, etc. The Harrison Orchestra Boosters, Inc are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. If you would like to become a sponsor or know someone who would like to sponsor our wonderful orchestra program, we invite you to fill out the form below and send to: president@harrisonorchestra.org

 

Volunteers & Help Needed!

The Harrison Orchestra Boosters would love to have you join us in Helping Orchestra Youth Achieve Success! Whether you would like to donate your time or items of need, we would love to have your help this year! We would love to have your help with snack donations for the students and/or chaperoning our orchestra camp on August 16-17. If you are able to donate your time or a snack item, please visit: www.harrisonrochestra.org/volunteers

Harrison String Conservatory

We highly encourage taking private lessons as students are able to grow at a faster rate with one-on-one instruction. The HOB has created a private lesson program as a convenience for students to take private lessons after school on campus. More details can be found here: https://harrisonorchestra.org/lessons

Orchestra Calendar

You can download the Orchestra Calendar on CTLS under the “class board” or go here: https://harrisonorchestra.org/calendar

The Harrison Orchestra Boosters (HOB)

The Harrison Orchestra Boosters (HOB) are made up of all parents who have a current student in the Harrison Orchestra program. Orchestra parents are part of the Harrison Orchestra Boosters through your child’s participation in the Harrison Orchestra. The HOB Executive Board is a small group of wonderful parent volunteers who help with the logistics and operations of our Harrison Orchestra Boosters.
The HOB Executive Board:
Co-Presidents: Kim Long & Karen Widner  ~ president@harrisonorchestra.org
Vice President: Michelle Holland ~ vp@harrisonorchestra.org
Conservatory Administrator: Michelle Holland ~ conservatory@harrisonorchestra.org
Co-Treasurers: Virginia Smith & Jennifer Sanders ~ treasurer@harrisonorchestra.org
Secretary: Tracy Zoblisein ~ secretary@harrisonorchestra.org

CutTime

Although we will be using CTLS for class information, the Harrison Orchestra Boosters will be using a management system called CutTime in order to communicate with families as needed. CutTime also allow you to see financial information regarding fundraisers and status updates on enrichment fees. We are currently going through updates with CutTime and you will soon receive a message so that you can see you orchestra financial information through the CutTime system. More updates coming soon!

Fall Orchestra Camp

The Fall Orchestra Camp will take place on August 16-17, 2024. See our detailed schedule here: Fall 2024 Orchestra Camp Schedule

All students are expected to attend as this is an important weekend of growth for our orchestras as we bring in several professional clinicians to work with our students. The HOB will provide pizza on Friday evening. For Saturday, we will need snack donations as the students will have a mid-morning snack. Bananas and prepackaged snacks such as granola bars with NO nuts would be greatly appreciated! Students should plan on bringing their own sack lunch for Saturday.

At the end of orchestra camp, there is an optional event to watch Despicable ME 4 at NCG Cinemas in Acworth to celebrate the hard work of our students and give our students an enjoy time with one another further. Students will receive pizza at 4pm in main cafeteria at Harrison HS and then will need their parents to drive them to NCG Cinemas in Acworth if they wish to participate. The HOB will be subsidizing this experience so that the cost is $15/student. Parents are responsible for taking their child to the event and picking them up at the conclusion of the movie at NCG Cinemas in Acworth.

If a student will be driving, please send an email to: koji.mori@cobbk12.org
The $15 can be paid via cash or check payable to Harrison Orchestra Boosters, to the black lock box in the orchestra room or can be paid via Zelle by sending $15 below: