[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 170 (Monday, November 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2318]
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               HONORING COPPELL MIDDLE SCHOOL NORTH BAND

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 5, 2007

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Coppell Middle 
School North Band on being named an Outstanding National Wind Band and 
winning the 1-A Middle School Division.
  Coppell Middle School North was among 81 bands selected in the top 25 
percent of recordings submitted to the National Winds Band Honors 
competition. Each band was judged once again and narrowed the selection 
down to the National Honor in each classification. Charles Peltz, 
director of the New England Conservatory of Music, and noted composer 
John Mackey were the judges for this event.
  All National award-winner bands will be invited to perform in the 
prestigious National Theatre in Washington, D.C. in May 2008.
  Coppell Middle School North's band is under the direction of Joey 
Ashbrook and assistant director, Jeremy Lindquist.
  Madam Speaker, it is an honor to represent Coppell Middle School 
North and their exceptional band department in the 24th District of 
Texas.

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