hook the Genesis search form anywhere (here, above the sidebar--necessary as secondary nav was also hooked above sidebar so needed this to place search above secondary nav). Genesis 2.0

functions.php

<?php

//* Insert a Genesis search form above the primary sidebar widget area (in lieu of using a widget due to secondary nav or other bing placed above the sidebar) */

add_action( 'genesis_before_sidebar_widget_area', 'rgc_do_search' );
function rgc_do_search() {
  echo '<aside class="widget">';
	get_search_form();
	echo '</aside>';
}