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Hi there! I'm Henry Harris, a composer and arranger with a love for big-band energy and jazz-inflected music. I'm a multi-instrumentalist, educator, and band leader who thrives on shaping musical ideas into polished performances and helping students find their own voice. Beyond performing, I mentor aspiring players, arrange for college ensembles, and lead Henry and Friends, my self-founded big band. My journey has taken me from ECSU concert band stages to community programs and collaborations with acclaimed artists, and I'm always looking for the next opportunity to create and share music.…Hi there! I'm Henry Harris, a composer and arranger with a love for big-band energy and jazz-inflected music. I'm a multi-instrumentalist, educator, and band leader who thrives on shaping musical ideas into polished performances and helping students find their own voice. Beyond performing, I mentor aspiring players, arrange for college ensembles, and lead Henry and Friends, my self-founded big band. My journey has taken me from ECSU concert band stages to community programs and collaborations with acclaimed artists, and I'm always looking for the next opportunity to create and share music.

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Hi there! I'm Henry Harris, a composer and arranger with a love for big-band energy and jazz-inflected music. I'm a multi-instrumentalist, educator, and band leader who thrives on shaping musical ideas into polished performances and helping students find their own voice. Beyond performing, I mentor aspiring players, arrange for college ensembles, and lead Henry and Friends, my self-founded big band. My journey has taken me from ECSU concert band stages to community programs and collaborations with acclaimed artists, and I'm always looking for the next opportunity to create and share music.…Hi there! I'm Henry Harris, a composer and arranger with a love for big-band energy and jazz-inflected music. I'm a multi-instrumentalist, educator, and band leader who thrives on shaping musical ideas into polished performances and helping students find their own voice. Beyond performing, I mentor aspiring players, arrange for college ensembles, and lead Henry and Friends, my self-founded big band. My journey has taken me from ECSU concert band stages to community programs and collaborations with acclaimed artists, and I'm always looking for the next opportunity to create and share music.

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Hi there! I’m Henry Harris, a composer and arranger with a love for big-band energy and jazz-inflected music. I’m a multi-instrumentalist, educator, and band leader who thrives on shaping musical ideas into polished performances and helping students find their own voice.

Beyond performing, I mentor aspiring players, arrange for college ensembles, and lead Henry and Friends, my self-founded big band. My journey has taken me from ECSU concert band stages to community programs and collaborations with acclaimed artists, and I’m always looking for the next opportunity to create and share music.

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Work Experience

Student Teaching at Elizabeth City State University

December 31, 2024 - October 10, 2025

Taught a string club, marching band, concert band, music appreciation, and music technology to high school students; fixed instruments; organized band events (marching band competitions and instrumental concerts).

Brass Instructor and Band Director at Carolina Salvation Army Music and Arts Conservatory Camp

December 31, 2024 - October 10, 2025

Taught private lessons; programmed concerts; directed a brass ensemble and supervised band activities within a conservatory camp setting.

Long Term Substitute Teacher (Music) at Henrico County Public Schools

December 31, 2024 - October 10, 2025

Taught music classes (Band and Orchestra); wrote lesson plans; fixed instruments; assisted with program administration and class management.

Orchestra Work Study Student at Elizabeth City State University

December 31, 2020 - October 10, 2025

Performed in the orchestra; assisted with organizing and maintaining sheet music; handled communications; served as stage manager or assistant during concerts.

Accompanist, Youth Choir at St. John Baptist Church

December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025

Conducted rehearsals weekly; performed monthly; provided mentorship; played piano for a vocal ensemble.