TITLE: Congratulating the Llano Junior High School Percussion Ensemble on its performance at the 2015 Music for All National Festival.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Llano Junior High School Percussion Ensemble on its performance at the 2015 Music for All National Festival.

FULL TEXT:
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. Murr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1737 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House