HR1408: HR1408 Atlanta Chamber Players; 50th anniversary; recognize

26 LC 129 1112 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 for1 other purposes.2 WHEREAS, on October 26, 1976, Atlanta Chamber Players (ACP) pre sented its debut3 concert at Presser Hall at Agnes Scott College, launching five decades of artistic leadership4 in chamber music; and5 WHEREAS, premiering more than 130 works, the ensemble has demon strated a6 longstanding commitment to living composers and the continued g rowth of the chamber7 music repertoire; and8 WHEREAS, bringing chamber music from Atlanta to audiences acros s the United States,9 ACP has been featured on NPR's Performance Today several times; and10 WHEREAS, the organization was among the first ensembles nationally selected for Chamber11 Music America's prestigious Paul Residency Program; and 12 WHEREAS, ACP is a participating member of the Cross-Country Cha mber Consortium,13 collaborating with leading ensembles nationwide to commission and perform new works; and14 H. R. 1408 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1112 WHEREAS, the organization maintains strong educational partners hips with the Atlanta15 Music Project, Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra, and Franklin P ond Chamber Music,16 mentoring young musicians and expanding access to high-quality music education17 throughout the region; and18 WHEREAS, in 2009, ACP launched Rapido!® - A 14-Day Composition Contest, a19 nationally recognized initiative that has generated hundreds of new chamber works and20 elevated emerging composers; and21 WHEREAS, upon an occasion as historic as a 50th anniversary, it is only fitting and proper22 that this ensemble be honored.23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24 the members of this body recognize Atlanta Chamber Players upon its 50th anniversary and25 commend its steadfast commitment to commissioning new works, co llaborating with26 community partners, and enriching Atlanta's cultural landscape through performances,27 education, and artistic innovation.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to30 Atlanta Chamber Players.31 H. R. 1408 - 2 -