[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 82 (Thursday, June 6, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1016]
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                   TRIBUTE TO THE SCHOOL FOR STRINGS

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                          HON. JERROLD NADLER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 5, 1996

  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
accomplishments of New York's first and largest Suzuki-based music 
school, The School for Strings, on its 25th anniversary. The school, 
which is located in my district, is celebrating this momentous occasion 
with a soldout Carnegie Hall concert on June 14. I would like to 
commend the School for Strings for its commitment to the musical 
education of New York's children. With the School for Strings, the 
musical opportunities previously offered solely to child prodigies are 
offered to many other youngsters, including those who cannot afford 
lessons. The music education provided by the School for Strings is not 
limited only to students--of equal importance, the school provides a 
program for training teachers. The comprehensive offering of musical 
programs that the School for Strings provides to New York citizens has 
been consistently excellent, and I would like to recognize the 
tremendous contribution the School for Strings has made to music and 
its vital role in education.

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