Here is a link to the concert review assignment.  This is a once per semester assignment to attend and review a performance college or better and evaluate the performance through guided criteria.

The following organizations would count as acceptable performances as long as the performance includes your instrument.

Lafayette Citizens Band

Purdue Bands and Orchestras **these are free to attend**  Marching Band/Basketball Pep Band does not count towards a concert review

Lafayette Symphony Orchestra

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

2026-2027 Tentative Performance Schedule

  The Harrison Militia Band is a Q1 Extracurricular marching band activity.  Drumline is by audition, all other sections are open,   All students must be enrolled in a Band Class to participate.

Schedule for 2026 HMB click here

Link to recordings of this year's show music

HAIR BRAIDING TUTORIALS:

HALF FRENCH BRAID

SINGLE FRENCH BRAID

BUBBLE BRAIDS

Raider Pep Band (Basketball Band) is open to all currently enrolled band members who wish to join, and meet the Director’s standards concerning attitude and participation. The Pep Band rehearses and performs outside of school late-October through February

Instrumentation: Pep Band is open to all wind instruments. Elec. Bass is needed. Drum Set is by audition and will be assigned in teams to alternating games.

Sign-up: Click HERE

 

Extra Curricular Jazz Band is a beginning/intermediate level Jazz Band that is open to all currently enrolled band members who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass or drums and meet the Director’s standards concerning attitude and participation. There are currently two extra curricular bands, with each rehearsing once a week during 2nd and 3rd quarter and performs two concerts a year.  For more info, click here.

2023-24 Harrison Band Memory Book

2025-26 Harrison Band Memory Book

Announcements, assignments and grading for these courses will be posted using the Canvas classroom management system and/or Powerschool grading system.

Freshman (Beginning) Concert Band is open to all 9th grade band students. The Freshman band meets in three section (Brass, woodwind, percussion) in order to facilitate student growth and transition to the High School level of performance. This band performs standard group III literature and competes in the ISSMA district Concert Band Festival.

Intermediate Concert Band is open to all band students grade 10-12 and to second semester 9th grade students based on selection and instrumentation needs. Wind Orchestra performs standard group II literature and competes in the ISSMA district Concert Band Festival.

Advanced Concert Band (Wind Ensemble) is by selection/audition based on ability, attitude, participation, and instrumentation needs. Chamber Winds competes in the ISSMA State Qualifications Festival and performs standard ISSMA group I literature. Private lessons and access to a professional quality instrument are recommended for this ensemble. Chamber Winds performs at several additional concerts/contests throughout the year.

Harrison Band Craft Show

Parent Volunteer Form 

Friends of HHS Bands Sponsorship Form

Did you know that your United Way contribution can benefit the Harrison Band Boosters? Since the Band Boosters are a designated 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, you may designate them on your election by the following:

William Henry Harrison Band Boosters, Inc.

5701 N. CR 50 W.

West Lafayette, IN 47906 USA

2001 Band Booster Articles of Incorporation

2006 Band Booster By-Laws

Band Notes are mailed to the address you have listed in the school database approximately every other month. If you do not receive your copy, please send us an email so we can correct your address.

AUGUST BAND NOTES NEWSLETTER

 

Michael Rueda

Oboe/English Horn
513-763-0745

MichaelRuedaOboe@gmail.com

Beth Purkhiser

Clarinet, Saxophone
765-427-1355
Beth@bethpurkhiser.com

Bridget Lopez

Oboe
765-337-8150
Bridgetelopez@hotmail.com

Bruce Knepper

Trumpet
765-471-8442
bruceknepper33@gmail.com

Celeste Edwards

Flute
765-532-0485
cflutes@aol.com

Chris (Rico) Moser

Trumpet
mosertrumpet@gmail.com

Don Issacs

Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba
765-474-6778
isaacsdon@hotmail.com

Jan Applegate

Bassoon, Oboe
765-463-4337
Janaroni2@gmail.com

Janet Priest

Oboe
765-296-4102
janet_priest1952@yahoo.com

Jeff Parthun

Percussion
765-491-3940
parthun@comcast.net

Jeremiah Boes

Percussion
765-714-9122
jboes@lsc.k12.in.us

Jim Wells

Horn
425-614-6647
jwellshorn@hotmail.com

Jiwon Kim

Flute
765-479-9653
jiwon5247@gmail.com

John Holt

Saxophone
765-430-0483
johnsholtmusic@gmail.com

Justin Miller

Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba
815-690-2133
justinmbrass@gmail.com

Kate Wright

Clarinet
765-421-7306
kaitlinannwright@gmail.com

Kevin Cooney

Horn
765-252-7464
kevincooney22@gmail.com

Kirsi Seagraves

Flute
260-452-8138
kseagraves@lsc.k12.in.us

Kristen Bellisario

Flute
317-438-4478
kristenbellisario@me.com

Lori Sweet

Horn
512-281-6653
lsweet@lsc.k12.in.us

Lynn Colwell

Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba
765-430-2171
lynncolwell@tds.net

Marilyn Renner

Horn, Trumpet
765-532-8613

Mark Molter

Saxophone
765-414-7225
mwmolter@gmail.com

Matt Skiba

Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba
765-430-6213
matthewcskiba16@gmail.com

Michael Eddy

Clarinet
765-426-9528
meddy@lsc.k12.in.us

Michael Plake

Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba
765-414-3816
mjplake@gmail.com

Ryan Burnette

Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba
765-714-8362
rburnette@tsc.k12.in.us

Samantha Wagner

Bassoon
765-269-6449
samantha.wagner.sw@gmail.com

Sharon Weyser

Horn
631-804-5618
sweyser@gmail.com

Stephanie Maurer

Clarinet, Saxophone
765-412-2449
ssgarner@live.com

Tyler Long

Bassoon
765-772-4700 x2893
tjlong@lsc.k12.in.us

Dear Parents,

As your student prepares to transition to high school, we know you have many questions about their academic future. The recent changes to Indiana's high school diploma requirements, starting with the Class of 2029, offer more flexibility and personalized learning pathways. We want to assure you that participating in our high school band program is not only fully supported by these new guidelines but can also be a key asset to your student's success.

The new diploma emphasizes personalized electives, increasing them to 12 credits. This means your student has ample opportunity to include band in their course schedule for all four years. Band is a valuable fine arts elective that can help your student earn a readiness seal, which is designed to signal readiness for college, careers, or military service.

Key benefits of joining the high school band under the new guidelines:

• A meaningful elective: Band courses can be used to fulfill a portion of the 12 personalized elective credits, ensuring your student can continue their musical education without sacrificing graduation requirements.
• Demonstrate employability skills: Participation in band activities like marching band can be used to demonstrate critical employability skills, such as communication and work ethic, which are required for graduation pathways.
• Leadership opportunities: For students pursuing the optional Honors Seals, holding a leadership role in a co-curricular activity like band is one way to meet the requirements.
• A well-rounded education: Our program ensures your student receives a balanced and enriching high school experience. Fine arts are encouraged and can be used to demonstrate communication and collaboration skills.

Our band program is more than just a class—it's a community that fosters discipline, teamwork, and resilience. Your student will develop skills that prepare them not just for college or a career, but for a lifetime of success.

We look forward to welcoming your student into our band family.

Sincerely,

Doug Koleszar & Mia Traverse

Harrison Band Directors