TITLE: Congratulating Brittany Brewer and Matthew Parsons of Midway High School on their acceptance to the 2015 summer music program at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Brittany Brewer and Matthew Parsons of Midway High School on their acceptance to the 2015 summer music program at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute.

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WHEREAS, Brittany Brewer and Matthew Parsons of Midway High School have been accepted to attend the 2015 summer music program at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute; and WHEREAS, The Tanglewood Institute was established in 1966 to challenge and cultivate young classical musicians; students are selected for the summer program through a rigorous process that requires an extensive application, a letter of recommendation, and an audition video; and WHEREAS, Ms. Brewer, a sophomore, was selected for the Young Artists Vocal Program, and she also received a competitive scholarship; she is a member of Midway's Meistersingers choir, and she was selected for the 2015 All-State Mixed Choir by the Texas Music Educators Association; and WHEREAS, Mr. Parsons, a junior, was accepted to the Clarinet Workshop; he was chosen as a 2015 All-State soloist by the TMEA, and he is a principal clarinetist for the Midway Wind Symphony, the Waco Youth Orchestra, and the Waco Wind Ensemble; and WHEREAS, These talented young Texans have pursued their goals with remarkable drive and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and they may take great pride in all that they have accomplished as they each look forward to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Brittany Brewer and Matthew Parsons on their acceptance to the 2015 summer music program at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Brewer and Mr. Parsons as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2971 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House