A RESOLUTION congratulating the Western High
School Marching Band.
Whereas, The Western High School Marching Panthers
placed first in the Class C Indiana State School Music
Association Marching Band State Finals for the third year in a
row;
Whereas, Western High School's theme for the competition
was "Amelia" with music by Philip Glass, Damien Rice, and
Samuel Barber;
Whereas, The Marching Panthers performed to music composed by 1989 graduate Don Barrett for its show presentation;
Whereas, In the 38-year history of the Indiana State School
Music Association, the Western High School Marching Band
has reached the top ten in the state in Class B or Class C 25
times;
Whereas, Band director Brian Caldwell and assistant
director Keith Whitford deserve special accolades for leading
the band to such excellence; and
Whereas, It is fitting that the accomplishments of the
Marching Panthers be given additional recognition: Therefore,
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