H.R. No. 2683
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School
Honors Band performed at the 2011 Music for All National Festival in
Indianapolis on March 17, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Recognized as the pinnacle of educational
programming for high school instrumental music programs, Music for
All draws more than 300,000 people to its events annually; it is one
of the most influential music education organizations in the
country, and only four middle schools were invited to perform this
year at what the former conductor of the United States Air Force
Band has called "the epitome of music festivals in America"; and
WHEREAS, The Garland Independent School District opened
Brandenburg Middle School in 1974, and the school's band program
began the same year; over the last decade, band director Kelley
Taylor has guided the Classical Center at Brandenburg through a
period of major growth and success; the program today includes more
than 250 students in grades 6-8, and the young musicians who have
participated have brought home numerous awards; and
WHEREAS, In attaining the level of musicianship necessary to
perform at a national event of this magnitude, the students in the
Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School Honors Band have
demonstrated exceptional talent and a steadfast commitment to
excellence, and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize them for their
achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the Classical Center at Brandenburg
Honors Band for performing at the 2011 Music for All National
Festival and extend to the young musicians and their director
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the band as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2683 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House