[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 142 (Tuesday, October 4, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: October 4, 1994]
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          THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HARVARD UNIVERSITY BAND

  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, this fall marks the 75th anniversary of 
the founding of the Harvard University Band. The band will be joined by 
the Harvard wind ensemble in a special concert this Friday to celebrate 
the occasion and to mark its outstanding contributions to America's 
musical heritage. The program will feature American music, and three 
past conductors of the band will return to participate in the concert.
  Throughout its existence, the band has entertained audiences at 
sports events and concerts, including performances at such prestigious 
sites as Symphony Hall in Boston and Carnegie Hall in New York City. 
The band is among the Nation's premier marching bands, with high 
musical standards and national renown for its innovative techniques. 
Their unique scramble marching style has now been adopted by large 
numbers of other marching bands throughout the country.
  The band is well known not only for its musical and marching 
accomplishments, but also for its commitment to public service and its 
support for the community. The band has visited many hospitals and 
participated in numerous other efforts on behalf of charitable 
organizations, including the multiple sclerosis walkathon and the Red 
Cross blood drive. The band is also a familiar sight at community 
events, including performances at Boston's Duckling Parade, opening day 
for the Red Sox, and the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
  A year ago the band played at the dedication of the new museum at the 
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. Upon the arrival of President 
Clinton at the ceremony, the band played ``Yale Medley.'' President 
Clinton commented that he had ``the best of both worlds--the Harvard 
Band playing the Yale fight song.''
  This diamond anniversary celebration is an excellent opportunity for 
all of us who know and admire the band to pay tribute to the remarkable 
history and contributions of this unique organization. I commend the 
musicians, past and present, and all the others associated with the 
band over the years. The band has had a great 75 years, and I am 
confident that the next 75 years will be just as great.

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