Broughton Instrumental Auditions
Placement auditions for all rising 9th graders, and any new member to the program will be held in person on March 10-12th from 3:00-5:00 pm in the Broughton Instrumental Room or by video!
For more information on these auditions, click HERE
Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble Auditions will take place after placement auditions.
Info for those can be found HERE
The Broughton Instrumental Program has been an integral part of the Broughton High School and greater Raleigh Community since 1929. The Band and Orchestra program has a rich history of excellence in performance both at home and abroad, and we strive to continue to reach that standard each year. The Instrumental Program is made up of a diverse group of students who perform music from all genres. It includes two concert bands, two jazz bands, a string orchestra and the Marching Capitals Marching Band. Our students consistently place in district and regional events such as All District and All State Honor Bands, All Region and All State Jazz, and Eastern Region and All State Honors Orchestra. They are also involved in many community music groups including the Triangle Youth Jazz Orchestra, Brass Band, Symphony and Philharmonic.
Director of Bands and Orchestra
Miss Marjorie Harrison is the Director of Bands and Orchestra. She has been a member of the Broughton Faculty since February of 2012. During her time at Broughton, the Bands and Orchestra have earned high ratings at MPA and marching festivals, and have consistently placed students into Honor Bands and Orchestras at all levels. The Jazz Ensemble had the honor of being selected to perform at the 2015 North Carolina Music Educators Conference.
Prior to teaching at Broughton, Miss Harrison taught Middle School in Davidson County where she was named the 2008 Ledford Middle School Teacher of the Year. She graduated from UNC Greensboro with a Bachelors (2004) and Masters (2008) in Music Education. She is an active clinician, conducting Honors Bands across the state, and has been a conductor of the UNCG Summer Music Camp for the last several years.
In addition to her teaching duties, Miss Harrison serves as the pit orchestra director for the annual musical, and is a member of the School Leadership Team. Outside of the Broughton Instrumental Program, she serves as Past Chair of the NCMEA State Jazz Education Section, All State Jazz Clinic Chairperson, and the treasurer for the NCMEA Jazz Education Section. She is a member of SAI, East Central District Bandmasters Association, the NC Bandmasters Association, and NAfME.
Miss Marjorie Harrison is the Director of Bands and Orchestra. She has been a member of the Broughton Faculty since February of 2012. During her time at Broughton, the Bands and Orchestra have earned high ratings at MPA and marching festivals, and have consistently placed students into Honor Bands and Orchestras at all levels. The Jazz Ensemble had the honor of being selected to perform at the 2015 North Carolina Music Educators Conference.
Prior to teaching at Broughton, Miss Harrison taught Middle School in Davidson County where she was named the 2008 Ledford Middle School Teacher of the Year. She graduated from UNC Greensboro with a Bachelors (2004) and Masters (2008) in Music Education. She is an active clinician, conducting Honors Bands across the state, and has been a conductor of the UNCG Summer Music Camp for the last several years.
In addition to her teaching duties, Miss Harrison serves as the pit orchestra director for the annual musical, and is a member of the School Leadership Team. Outside of the Broughton Instrumental Program, she serves as Past Chair of the NCMEA State Jazz Education Section, All State Jazz Clinic Chairperson, and the treasurer for the NCMEA Jazz Education Section. She is a member of SAI, East Central District Bandmasters Association, the NC Bandmasters Association, and NAfME.