84R18574 RMA-D
By: Murr H.R. No. 1737
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Llano Junior High School Percussion Ensemble
performed at the 24th annual Music for All National Festival held in
Indianapolis on March 12 through 14, 2015; and
WHEREAS, One of the nation's largest and most influential
music education organizations, Music for All is recognized as the
pinnacle of educational programming for high school instrumental
music programs and draws more than 300,000 people to its events each
year; and
WHEREAS, Only 11 middle and high school percussion ensembles
nationwide were showcased at the prestigious festival, where
students also had the opportunity to attend master classes and
other special events; and
WHEREAS, Ably guided by band director Keith Riley, the LJHS
group includes Carlos Arredondo, Dylan Inge, Brianna Joy, Jayda
Sharp, Molly Lindner, Dinah Wesch, Cade Simpson, and Sabrina
Handsel; and
WHEREAS, In attaining the level of musicianship necessary to
perform at a national event of this magnitude, the students in the
LJHS Percussion Ensemble 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 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Llano Junior High School
Percussion Ensemble on its performance at the 2015 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.