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Harrison High wind ensemble recognized in national selection

By Ty Tagami
Oct 26, 2011

Harrison High School's wind ensemble placed among the top half of groups competing in the National Wind Band Honors project.

The school was among 160 across the country that submitted recordings to The Foundation For Music Education. The foundation picked the top quarter as national winners and the second quarter as commended honors.

The Wind Ensemble is Harrison’s highest advanced ensemble.

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