House Resolution 1408
By: Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Holland of the 54th, Willis of the 55th, McQueen of
the 61st, Olaleye of the 59th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Atlanta Chamber Players upon its 50th anniversary; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS, on October 26, 1976, Atlanta Chamber Players (ACP) presented its debut
concert at Presser Hall at Agnes Scott College, launching five decades of artistic leadership
in chamber music; and
WHEREAS, premiering more than 130 works, the ensemble has demonstrated a
longstanding commitment to living composers and the continued growth of the chamber
music repertoire; and
WHEREAS, bringing chamber music from Atlanta to audiences across the United States,
ACP has been featured on NPR's Performance Today several times; and
WHEREAS, the organization was among the first ensembles nationally selected for Chamber
Music America's prestigious Paul Residency Program; and
WHEREAS, ACP is a participating member of the Cross-Country Chamber Consortium,
collaborating with leading ensembles nationwide to commission and perform new works; and
WHEREAS, the organization maintains strong educational partnerships with the Atlanta
Music Project, Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra, and Franklin Pond Chamber Music,
mentoring young musicians and expanding access to high-quality music education
throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, in 2009, ACP launched Rapido!® - A 14-Day Composition Contest, a
nationally recognized initiative that has generated hundreds of new chamber works and
elevated emerging composers; and
WHEREAS, upon an occasion as historic as a 50th anniversary, it is only fitting and proper
that this ensemble be honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize Atlanta Chamber Players upon its 50th anniversary and
commend its steadfast commitment to commissioning new works, collaborating with
community partners, and enriching Atlanta's cultural landscape through performances,
education, and artistic innovation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Atlanta Chamber Players.