MICHAEL HARRISON

Director

A graduate of Severna Park HS, Mike spent several years studying economics and philosophy at UMD while freelancing as a drummer and percussionist. He performed throughout Annapolis and Baltimore with a number of bands, as well is in pit orchestras for dozens of musicals. He also taught marching percussion at Severna Park, Chesapeake, Centennial, and Urbana High Schools, eventually leading to the decision to pursue music education full-time. Mike transferred to Towson University where he performed with the TU Marching Band as a snare drummer, and served as principal percussionist of the symphonic band and symphony orchestra for multiple semesters. After completing his bachelor’s degree in music education, Mike accepted an offer to become the full-time Director of Bands at Urbana High School. 

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During the summer months, Mike is a percussion instructor with the United States Naval Academy Drum and Bugle Corps. He also serves as the Percussion Representative on the Executive Board for the Keystone Indoor Drill Association and is one of the founding directors involved with the Maryland Marching Band Association. He is active as an adjudicator in the areas of general effect, visual, and percussion, and arranges percussion music for several other schools.  

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Instruments Played - Mallet Percussion, Snare Drum, Timpani, Drumset, etc., and mouth harp

Favorite Band/Artist - The Bad Plus

Favorite Food - Sushi

Favorite Marching Arts Production(s) Ever - 2013 Carolina Crown “E=mc2” and 2009 Rhythm X “Touch”