[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 111 (Thursday, July 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1377]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING MUSIC EDUCATORS AT PENNFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. JON D. FOX

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 1996

  Mr. FOX of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, those who enable children to 
experience the beauty of music are those who brighten our future. I am 
pleased to have some of these wonderful people in Pennsylvania's 13th 
district.
  One of them is Mr. Alan Malachowski, the band director at Pennfield 
Middle School. Mr. Malachowski recently attracted a grant from the 
North Penn Educational Foundation which allowed his students to 
experience music in a way many of their peers are not afforded.
  Mr. Malachowski convinced nationally known composer Jared Spears to 
compose a work based on the history of the Montgomery County Fair, to 
teach the piece to student musicians during 2 days of intense 
rehearsal, and to personally conduct the students' performance of the 
work, entitled ``The Brass Ring'', on May 30 at the school.
  Mr. Speaker, I'm sure you join me in applauding the efforts of Mr. 
Malachowski, Dr. Spears, and the student musicians at Pennfield Middle 
School. Not all young people have the privilege of such an enriching 
experience. Not all young people have the opportunity to learn from 
impassioned educators like Mr. Malachowski.
  Music helps young people to form a world view. All of humanity is 
moved by the beautiful compositions of men like Dr. Spears. I am proud 
to recognize the efforts of those who by teaching music point out to 
our children many of the better things in life.

                          ____________________