Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

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1	1	H.R. No. 914
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4	4	R E S O L U T I O N
5	5	WHEREAS, The orchestra and choir from the McCallum High
6	6	School Fine Arts Academy in Austin have been selected to perform at
7	7	Carnegie Hall in New York City on June 13, 2009; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Approximately 400 highly motivated students from
9	9	across the Capitol City attend the Fine Arts Academy at McCallum
10	10	High School; these individuals work with faculty and staff at an
11	11	accelerated level and in a creative and stimulating environment,
12	12	majoring in music, visual arts, dance, and theatre arts; and
13	13	WHEREAS, Directed by Malcolm Nelson, the McCallum High School
14	14	choirs are composed mainly of Fine Arts Academy members, but are
15	15	open to all McCallum High students; the school's five choirs
16	16	perform at concerts and productions throughout the school year and
17	17	regularly participate in UIL competitions; and
18	18	WHEREAS, The McCallum orchestra has grown to nearly 100
19	19	students who are involved in three performing orchestras, a double
20	20	bass ensemble, and additional chamber groups and ensembles that are
21	21	supported by the Austin Chamber Music Center; Ricky Pringle, the
22	22	director of orchestras at the Fine Arts Academy, has worked with
23	23	this program for seven years and is known for creating strong
24	24	collaborations with other academy students and directors from the
25	25	dance, theatre, and vocal music strands; the orchestra has
26	26	presented concerts at the Long Center, at the Paramount Theatre, at
27	27	Texas State University, and for the Downtown Alliance Christmas
28	28	Tree Lighting; and
29	29	WHEREAS, Having previously appeared at Carnegie Hall, the
30	30	McCallum orchestra was invited once again, along with the McCallum
31	31	choir, to perform in its Masterworks Series, in which qualified
32	32	ensembles collaborate on a major work with choirs, professional
33	33	orchestras, and soloists, under the direction of a nationally
34	34	recognized conductor; the McCallum students are performing
35	35	Schubert's Mass No. 2 in G major, a piece composed in 1815, and they
36	36	will be led by Dr. Andre J. Thomas, a professor of music and
37	37	director of choral activities at Florida State University; and
38	38	WHEREAS, Through commitment, hard work, and perseverance,
39	39	these fine young Texans have earned national recognition for their
40	40	musical performances, and they may indeed reflect with great pride
41	41	on their outstanding achievements as they embark on this exciting
42	42	endeavor; now, therefore, be it
43	43	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
44	44	Legislature hereby honor the members of the McCallum High School
45	45	Fine Arts Academy orchestra and choir and extend to them sincere
46	46	best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
47	47	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
48	48	prepared for the McCallum orchestra and choir as an expression of
49	49	high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
50	50	Naishtat
51	51	______________________________
52	52	Speaker of the House
53	53	I certify that H.R. No. 914 was adopted by the House on March
54	54	26, 2009, by a non-record vote.
55	55	______________________________
56	56	Chief Clerk of the House