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HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. ____
DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOL UTION
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the
Indiana State University Band program's centennial.
Pfaff
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First Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2025)
HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. ____
1 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Indiana
2 State University Band program's centennial.
3 Whereas, The Indiana State University Band program has
4 distinguished itself as an ensemble of excellence while
5 representing the Hoosier state throughout the country;
6 Whereas, Indiana State University started its first official
7 band in 1924, but the program took off starting in 1939 under
8 the direction of Joseph A. Gremelspacher, professor of music
9 at the school;
10 Whereas, Gremelspacher developed the band into a national
11 award-winning ensemble, and he authored and arranged the
12 Indiana State fight song, "March On!", which premiered at the
13 homecoming rally on October 20, 1939;
14 Whereas, In 1964, the band performed in Indianapolis during
15 a visit of President Lyndon B. Johnson, and he personally wrote
16 a letter to the then-director of the band program, George
17 Graesch, thanking him for the wonderful performance;
18 Whereas, In 1978, world renowned Kennedy Center honoree
19 Aaron Copland served as composer in residence and guest
20 directed the Indiana State University Wind Ensemble in
21 performing his "Lincoln Portrait", which was narrated by ISU's
22 then-president Richard Landini;
23 Whereas, The band program's annual Contemporary Music
24 Festival, which began in 1966, has featured week-long
25 residencies that have included the Indianapolis Symphony
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1 Orchestra, Louisville Symphony Orchestra, and arts critics
2 from newspapers such as the Cincinnati Enquirer;
3 Whereas, Over its 100 year history, Indiana State University
4 Band alumni can be found performing in professional
5 orchestras, sitting on music college faculties, teaching in public
6 and private secondary schools, and playing for self-enrichment
7 in community bands across the country; and
8 Whereas, Indiana State University Band's current leadership
9 includes Director of Bands Dr. Eric Scott, Associate Director
10 of Bands Dr. Emmanuel Rodriguez, School of Music Director
11 Dr. Peggy Moran, College of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr.
12 Melinda Roberts, and University President Dr. Mike Godard:
13 Therefore,
14 Be it resolved by the House of Representatives
15 of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana,
16 the Senate concurring:
17 SECTION 1. The Indiana General Assembly recognizes the
18 100th anniversary of the Indiana State University Band
19 program.
20 SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of
21 Representatives shall transmit copies of this resolution to State
22 Representative Tonya Pfaff for distribution.
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