Harrison Orchestra Spirit Wear is Now Available through November 24!

Click below to order: (prices may be higher on new store due to inflation).

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

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.

Tuxedo Order Form Formal Gown Order Form

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.

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.

Tuxedo Order Form Formal Gown Order Form 

 

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

Community Sponsorship Form

 

Volunteers & Help Needed!

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:

 

 

 

2024 Orchestra Banquet – May 10 @ 6PM

The Harrison Orchestra banquet will take place at Burnt Hickory Baptist Church on May 10, 2024 @ 6:00pm.

The annual Spring Orchestra Banquet is a special event for all students and families as we celebrate the year and recognize student achievements with an awards ceremony, dinner, and recognition of our senior class.
The banquet will include dinner which will be catered by Burnt Hickory Baptist Church.

Price for Dinner

The price per person is:
$  0 Harrison Orchestra Senior 
$11 Student/Child Meal (Children 10 and under + Harrison Orchestra Students – subsidized by enrichment fees)
$21 Adult Meal (11 and older)

Reserve Your Spot

1. RSVP by filling out this form: Harrison Orchestra Banquet RSVP
2. Make a payment to the HOB for the number of people listed in the form above via:
   1. Check made payable to: Harrison Orchestra Boosters (HOB) and drop in the black lock box located in the orchestra room. 
   2. Online via Paypal below.
   
   

   Additional meal Tickets

   Adult Meal $21.00 USD Students Meal $11.00 USD

   Student Name

   
   
   

   All orchestra students and their families are invited to attend this special year-end celebration!

    

   Questions?  Email: president@harrisonorchestra.org