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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 36
BY SENATORS BERNARD AND LUNEAU AND REPRESENTATIVES COX AND
FIRMENT
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend Katrice LaCour upon leading the Northwestern State University (NSU) Middle
Lab School Orchestra to international recognition at Festival Disney and for his
significant contributions and accomplishments in the music industry.
WHEREAS, Katrice LaCour led the NSU Middle Lab School Orchestra to the
prestigious, international Festival Disney music event that took place March 31 through
April 1, 2023, in Orlando, Florida, serving as the Orchestra Director; and
WHEREAS, during the Festival Disney, the NSU Middle Lab School Orchestra,
under the leadership of Mr. LaCour, impressed judges and earned the Festival Disney
Superior Award for a score of 93.5% as well as the Best in Class for the highest score in its
division as well as the Gold Mickey Mouse Award for the highest score in the overall
competition; and
WHEREAS, under the baton of Mr. LaCour, NSU Middle Lab School students have
attended and earned awards at many notable music festivals including a performance at
Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2019 and at District and State Assessments by the
Louisiana Music Educators Association; and
WHEREAS, Mr. LaCour's teaching career covers nineteen years in Natchitoches
Parish and began after earning a bachelor of music education from Grambling State
University in 1991, where he continued to develop his passion for music, mastering the
double bass with a minor on the trumpet; and
WHEREAS, in 1996, Mr. LaCour paused his teaching career and professionally
toured for fifteen years as an entertainer for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and preformed
in United Service Organizations shows for the United States military; and
WHEREAS, his love and dedication for educating young musicians never waned and
he returned to teaching in 2009, as Orchestra Director of the NSU Elementary and Middle
Lab School Orchestra; and
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WHEREAS, throughout his teaching career, Mr. LaCour remained active as a guest
conductor, adjudicator, and clinician of numerous honor orchestras and festivals; and
WHEREAS, Katrice LaCour is a valued educator and treasure of Louisiana and is
worthy of recognition for the many contributions he has made to his community, his state,
and to the students of Natchitoches Parish.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Katrice LaCour, Orchestra Director of NSU Middle Lab School, for his
remarkable musical accomplishments and unique talent, and does hereby recognize his
significant contributions to music students throughout Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Katrice LaCour, Northwestern State University Middle Lab School Orchestra Director.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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