Courses - Policies and Procedures

Thursday, 04 September 2008 20:03 Last Updated on Monday, 29 June 2009 20:33

For future reference, please observe the following courtesies when it is necessary to contact me:

• During typical school hours please call the instrumental music office at 474-4123 option 1. As I am in class most of the day please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
• After school hours, or in the case of an emergency, feel free to call my cell phone at 760-4693. As before it may be necessary to leave a message.
• The best way to contact me is via email. You may use the Contact Me page on this site, or send me a direct email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

At the present time I spend the vast majority of each day at school, or on school business. I have precious few hours with my family, and as I have iterated previously, appreciate the professional courtesy of not receiving school business phone calls at my home phone number.  While I am at home I work very hard to be a good father and husband, and to leave what occupies the vast majority of my time, school, out of the picture. I love my job, and enjoy every moment of the time I spend with my terrific students. Given all of the time I devote to my students, at school and at home preparing, I oftentimes feel as though I am neglecting my own family, and receiving school business calls at home exacerbates this feeling. I greatly appreciate your consideration.

News - Fundraising

Thursday, 25 June 2009 15:12

July 1st is Harrison Instrumental Music Night at Baskin Robbins on Green River Road. Grab a treat between 5-10 PM and the boosters will receive 20% of your purchase back. No "coupon" or voucher required. Tell all your friends and beat the summer heat at Baskin Robbins.

Courses - Marching Band

Saturday, 30 May 2009 09:40

What a terrific start to the 2009 marching band season and to Tribal Elements. I am proud of the discipline demonstrated by our student leaders - you have started the season with the bar set high in regard to focus and discipline. Now we have to reach this standard every time we work together. We can do it! I am also excited to have so many terrific freshmen with us this year. Freshmen, you worked hard and are doing a terrific job! Keep it up! And to everyone, you did a terrific job sightreading the show. I'm excited and I hope you are as well.

I am always impressed at how well we begin our season. The band opens its arms and welcomes in the new students, and the returning students buckle down and take on new leadership roles. I am proud to look across the ensemble and see real leading and teaching going on. Nice job to everyone. Get some much deserved rest and relaxation - band camp will be here before we know it!

Here is the SmartMusic information I distributed during camp.
If you took pictures during camp, send them to me so I can share them - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Courses - Policies and Procedures

Saturday, 23 May 2009 19:45 Last Updated on Saturday, 23 May 2009 19:56

Below is the download link for the most current Calendar Overview for the 2009-2010 school year. This document provides as much detail as possible regarding the events scheduled to take place during the school year, including rehearsals, performances, some fundraisers, and extra activities. This is an essential document for every instrumental music family to have a copy of. The Calendar Overview always takes precedence over any information shared via the web calendar, email, word of mouth, or other source. It will be the final reference point for decisions regarding notification of required events.

News - Information Item

Saturday, 09 May 2009 20:21 Last Updated on Saturday, 09 May 2009 20:26

This article contains flash versions of both the band and orchestra end-of-year slideshows. Click "read more."

News - Information Item

Saturday, 25 April 2009 19:42

Please be aware that the office phone numbers for Mr. Gumula and Mrs. Miller have changed.

• To reach Mr. Gumula please dial 812-474-4123 and choose option 2.
• To reach Mrs. Miller please dial 812-474-4123 and choose option 3.

Courses - Marching Band

Saturday, 25 April 2009 19:23

The following information should be received in the mail the week of April 27, 2009:

Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s):

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I am writing to you today to inform you about the 2009-2010 Harrison band. I know it seems early – we still have seven or eight weeks of the current year to get through – but believe or not the planning for next year has already begun, and I am especially proud that your student is going to be a part of our program. There is important information in this letter, so please be sure to read everything, and please share this information with your student as well.