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Congratulations to the Harrison High School Marching
Band for winning the 2006 Bands of America Regional Championship. The
competition took place Sept. 30 at Middle Tennessee State University in
Murfreesboro, TN. The Hoyas won the region title, as wella as first
place awards for Best Musical Effect, Best General Effect and Best
Overall Performance. Harrison beat 26 other high schools from five
southeastern states. The band is currently preparing for a trip to
Dublin, Ireland in March, 2007, where it is one of only three bands from
the US invited to perform in the annual St. Patrick's Day parade. The
Harrison band features 240 students and is directed by David Vandewalker.

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