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UPDATE 12.10.18:

Orders are scheduled to arrive at Harrison by the end of the day on Monday.   Students should check their orders to make sure they are correct and give the items to their customers as soon as possible.

Regarding out of stock items:
If an item was not in stock when the order was filled, the customer will receive a voucher so that the customer can reorder from the website when it comes back in stock.  They can also order something different if they choose.  

• If the item that is sold out is valued at $20.00 or less, the customer will receive a voucher valued at the original price plus $15. The voucher will additionally include the shipping and tax on the item.
• If the item that is sold out is valued at $20.01 or more, the customer will receive a voucher valued at the original price plus $20.  The voucher will additionally include the tax and shipping of the item.
• Redeem your gift code at http://www.mixedbagdesigns.com/ or you can go to  http://www.mbdfactorystore.com and get tons more for your money! Remember, the shipping is free and taxes are included PLUS there is an extra “thank you” dollar amount added to let you know we appreciate your understanding and support. Most products will be back in stock online as soon as reorders arrive.

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SUPPORT Harrison Orchestra! We’re selling eco-friendly tote bags, travel bags, kitchenware & more through a Mixed Bag Designs Fundraiser! Harrison Orchestra students have sold these great products for the past eight years. 30% of each order goes to your student’s orchestra account. Be sure to enter their name at check out when you shop through the link below.

FUNDRAISER ID: 38343 http://www.mixedbagdesigns.com/harrison-high-school-orchestra

THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO ORDER:

1. CATALOG:

• Collect money with the catalog orders: Don’t Collect Tax
• Turn in money with a copy of your order form to: The black box by Thursday, November 15
• Make checks payable to: HOB – Write one check for all your orders.

2. ONLINE:

• • Your friends and family can order online at Click Here
  • Orders ship directly to anyone in the USA
  • Register and track your online orders at Click Here

Don’t forget to promote your fundraiser on social media.

Sale Deadline: Thursday, November 15

QUESTIONS? Jill Barrett jbarrett67@yahoo.com 770-419-4905

The Belk Charity Day event will take place on Saturday November 3, 2018 from 6am -10am. Students who wish to sell tickets for the fundraiser will have all raised funds go towards their student account. Any student may join from 10am-12pm on Saturday October 27, 2018 and sell $5 tickets to customers as they enter the store. Mrs. Pacitti will be there to supervise your student. All funds raised from the ticket sales will go to your student’s account.

We have been given an assigned time to pre-sell tickets to the general public this Saturday October 27, 2018 from 10 AM to 12pm (noon) at the Belk location in Marietta off of Dallas Hwy across from the Avenues. Students should wear their casual Orchestra Uniform (polo and khaki pants) if they have it or a Harrison T-shirt and jeans. Feel free to make a poster or bring supplies to make one. If you wish to bring your instrument to display, you may do so but please be mindful of the weather. No one will need to play on October 27. The instruments tend to draw the customer’s attention and help start conversations. If you bring an instrument, you will need a stand for it.

Saturday November 3, 2018 is the day of the Belk Sale and we have been invited to play holiday songs from 10-11am. Students will be able to sign up for times in the orchestra room. Groups must be approved to perform by Mr. Mori for the event. See Mr. Mori if you are interested in performing for the event. You can earn letter points and Tri-M points for this performance. Photos will be taken and sent to participants for use in your portfolio.

Tickets are also available for students to sell to friends and family on their own time. Tickets are $5 and individuals who purchase a ticket will receive “$5 Off” of their first purchase on the day of the November 3 sale in addition to the other discounts and special pricing from Belk. The most popular sale items are the 25%-50% off designer handbags. See the flyer (available in the orchestra room) for a complete list of sales. The first 100 customers in each Belk store on November 3 will receive a free gift card valued anywhere from $5-$1,500!

Mrs. Pacitti will be in class this week to hand out tickets to interested students to sell to family and friends. Parents should discuss with their students in advance how many tickets they wish to try and sell. Money from the sale of tickets should be placed in the black box Clearly Marked with the student’s name and “Belk Charity Fundraiser”. Unsold tickets should be returned in a clearly marked envelope to the black box as well.

We hope to see you on October 27 to sell tickets and on November 3 to join us for the sale and share Holiday Music with the community. We look forward to seeing you at Belk!

Thank you,

Elise Pacitti
Co-Vice President
Harrison Orchestra Boosters

The Harrison Orchestra will be taking a field trip to the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Thursday November 15, 2018 to observe a live rehearsal of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Students will be observing the rehearsal skills and techniques used at the highest levels of our craft by observing one of the best orchestras in our country.

The cost is $10 per student and transportation will be covered by the Harrison Orchestra Boosters. Students will need to bring money for lunch as we will be stopping for lunch before returning to Harrison. The orchestra will depart from Harrison before school begins and will return by the end of the school day. All orchestra students in good standing are encouraged to go on this wonderful opportunity. Students must turn in the ASO Field Trip Permission Form in order to go on this field trip. The $10 (payable to HOB, Inc.) can be turned into the black collection box in the orchestra room. Please write your name and “ASO Field Trip” on the envelope. 

Download:  ASO Field Trip Permission Form

Orchestra Spirit Wear

The Harrison Orchestra Spirit Wear Catalogue for the 2018-2019 School Year is now available! If you would like to purchase an item, please download and print the order form below and place it in an envelope along with your payment. We accept cash and checks. 
Please make your check payable to:
 HHOB

Spirit Wear Catalog
On the outside of the envelope and on your memo line please write “SPIRIT WEAR ORDER” and your student’s name. Have your student place the envelope in the collection box in the Orchestra Room.
If you have questions, please contact Calli Southern: callisouthern@gmail.com

Deadline for Spirit Wear: November 16, 2018

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Casual Uniform

The Harrison Orchestra Casual Uniform Polo is available for order. These polos are used for any casual performances or events that we may have this year. The polos are the same design as last year’s and will be worn with khaki pants. Please download and print the order form below and place it in an envelope along with your payment.
Please make your check payable to: HHOB

Casual Uniform Order Form
On the outside of the envelope and on your memo line please write “Casual Uniform Polo” and your student’s name. Have your student place the envelope in the collection box in the Orchestra Room.

Casual Uniform Orders are Due October 24, 2018.

Our Fall Concert is on October 15, at Burnt Hickory Baptist Church and will begin at 7:00pm for family, friends, and fans to enjoy. All orchestra students will have the following call times:

Concert – 5:30pm Call Time

Classic – 6:00pm Call Time

Chamber – 6:15pm Call Time

Students should eat dinner before arriving at Burnt Hickory.

We are kicking off a new fundraiser called Snap! Raise. Snap! Raise is an online donation platform that encourages tax deductible donations for our student’s fans. There is no selling of products involved. However, we are asking each orchestra student to make a list of 20 email addresses of their “fans” who will consider supporting them. Fans are typically family and family friends who may or may not live in this area. The focus is for each student to sit with their parent(s)/guardian(s) and come up with 20 email contacts of fans/supporters who might consider supporting them in any amount. No amount is too small. More details can be found here

Click here to Donate Today!

Our Fall Concert is on October 15. The turn-around time for the uniform could take several weeks so it is recommended to order the uniform as soon as possible so that you will have time to make any alterations before the first concert on October 15.All students have a “Uniform Assignment” which will entail them wearing their full uniform with 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 socks are the standard uniform. Black, close toed flats are recommended for the ladies.

Boy’s Tuxedo Order Form
 
Girl’s Formal Order Form