Please join us in congratulating Harrison Bands Director of Percussion, Mr. Connor Skelly. Mr. Skelly has been selected as a quarterfinalist for the GRAMMY 2026 Music Educator Award! This award recognizes current educators who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools. Mr. Skelly is one of only 200 quarterfinalists in the United States, and one of only three quarterfinalists in the the state of Arkansas.
Director Josh Bradford states, "While his title is Director of Percussion, Mr. Skelly has significantly impacted every aspect of the Harrison band program since he started in 2020. He is also active in his advocacy for and assistance with percussion education at both the region and state level."
Congratulations, Mr. Skelly!