[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 142 (Tuesday, November 1, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AT 
                  WHITEWATER'S SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 1, 2005

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
recognize a talented group of students and teachers from Wisconsin whom 
I am proud to represent. From Les Paul to Boz Scaggs, Wisconsin has a 
long history of producing diverse musicians of international acclaim. 
Continuing this legacy, the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater's 
Symphonic Wind Ensemble always sets a high standard and soon it will 
set that standard on a much larger stage. On November 4-6, they will 
travel to England for the Royal Northern College of Music International 
Festival of Winds. The ensemble will perform at one of the most 
prestigious band conferences in the world.
  In being invited to the festival, the ensemble will not only be 
representing Wisconsin but they will be the sole representative of the 
United States at the festival. The ensemble embodies the American 
values of hard work and dedication, which is a testament to their 
Director, Mr. Glenn Hayes. Fittingly, Wisconsin will recognize these 
students as Official Musical Ambassadors as they travel abroad.
  While at the festival, they will receive the special privilege of 
instruction from faculty at the Royal Northern College. I applaud the 
University of Wisconsin at Whitewater's Symphonic Wind Ensemble for 
their accomplishments and for their contributions both to Wisconsin and 
the United States.

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