Bill Text: MS SC635 | 2017 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commend Suzuki Strings Advanced Ensemble of Columbus, Mississippi, on their historic performance in Carnegie Hall.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2017-03-23 - Enrolled Bill Signed [SC635 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2017-SC635-Enrolled.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2017 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Younger, Gollott, Massey, Butler, Harkins, Chassaniol, Horhn, Simmons (13th), Tindell, Jackson (11th), Turner-Ford
Senate Concurrent Resolution 635
(As Adopted by Senate and House)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE SUZUKI STRINGS ADVANCED ENSEMBLE OF COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI, DIRECTOR DIANE FORD AND FOUNDER TRUDY GILDEA ON THEIR HISTORIC PERFORMANCE IN CARNEGIE HALL.
WHEREAS, when Trudy Gildea was a child of 10, she sat in the audience at New York City's Carnegie Hall, awed by the music of Austrian-born Violinist Fritz Kreisler. More than seven decades later, Gildea, the founder of Columbus' Suzuki Strings Program, plans to return to the premier concert venue—this time to perform on its fabled stage with the Suzuki Strings Advanced Ensemble; and
WHEREAS, the group has been invited by Music Celebrations International as one of four to participate in the Viennese Masters Orchestra Invitational on June 23, 2017, at the historic landmark. The rare opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall comes at a special time in the life of the Suzuki Program, said Director Diane Ford. Not only will the program's founder, Gildea, be able to perform with the group, Ford is about to mark her 30th year with Suzuki; and
WHEREAS, "This performance is coming at a time when really dedicated musicians have risen above the top," Ford noted. "They have worked hard to consistently receive Superior ratings at federated music festivals, earn top seats in All-State Orchestras, and audition for and perform with the Starkville Mississippi State University Symphony Orchestra. They have soloed with the Tupelo Symphony, Starkville Symphony and are playing for weddings and events all over the Golden Triangle and Tupelo," Ford added with pride. "They represent Columbus, Starkville, West Point, Smithville and Oxford. Suzuki parents play an important role in the musicians' success"; and
WHEREAS, the Suzuki Strings Program of Columbus, Mississippi, was founded by Trudy Gildea in 1980 with a grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission. In 1986, cello instruction was introduced. The Columbus Arts Council continues to give grant support to the orchestra and ensemble. Private lesson fees, family dues, and orchestra and ensemble fees paid by parents cover the bulk of expenses required to implement the program, which is directed by Diane Ford. Lessons for violin and cello are offered, and group lessons are offered for Beginners, Book 1-2 and Book 3+. As students advance, they may play in the Youth Orchestra and ensemble. Students in the Columbus Suzuki Strings Program have also performed for Mississippi University for Women Drama Productions, have soloed with the Starkville and Tupelo Symphony Orchestras, and have played at homes during Pilgrimage and many other events; and
WHEREAS, the Suzuki goal is to have a string program that introduces music to children at an early age and nurtures and develops their desire to play and perform over the years until the student is prepared to go to the college level. Initial observation in private and group lessons is necessary to help the beginning student and parent understand the focus of the program. The Suzuki Parent-Teacher-Child triangle encourages successful progress and positive understanding of each learning step during the lesson and at home. The program has a parent board and teachers that contribute to the quality of the program; and
WHEREAS, Suzuki Strings Advanced Ensemble members preparing for Carnegie Hall include Abbey Swartzendruber, Hope Bassett, Gracie Swartzendruber, Laura Sandifer, Aidan Dunkelberg, Lucy Sandifer and Patti Gildea1; and
WHEREAS, music and the arts are a very important part of the community and is part of Mississippi's music legacy; and it is with great pride that we recognize this landmark achievement by a group of student musicians and their instructors who have brought honor to their community and to the State of Mississippi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Suzuki Strings Advanced Ensemble of Columbus, Mississippi, Director Diane Ford and founder Trudy Gildea on their historic performance in Carnegie Hall, and extend our best wishes to the Suzuki Strings Program for future success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Director Diane Ford and founder Trudy Gildea, forwarded to the Mississippi Arts Commission, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
