[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 4, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1765]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


    IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CAPE COD SYMPHONY 
                               ORCHESTRA

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 4, 2011

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Cape Cod 
Symphony Orchestra for fifty years of musical entertainment and to 
express my gratitude for their undying commitment to preserving 
education of the arts in Massachusetts.
  The Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra was founded fifty years ago as an 
all-volunteer collection of student and adult musicians. Today, the 
Orchestra is renowned as the premier cultural arts organization of Cape 
Cod--comprised of 85 classically trained, professional musicians who 
bring their passion for music and culture to each and every 
performance. Under the skillful direction of Maestro Jung-Ho Pak, the 
Orchestra reaches the hearts of its audiences through five classical 
concerts and three pop concerts per season--inspiring over 50,000 
residents and visitors to the Cape and Islands communities.
  The home of the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra has changed throughout 
the years--from venues across the Cape to their current stage at the 
Barnstable Performing Arts Center at Barnstable High School. However, 
their music has remained in the souls of their listeners wherever they 
go. Through the Orchestra's MusicWorks! Education Program, students of 
all ages across the Cape and Islands are provided with the opportunity 
to interact with orchestra members, learn about their many instruments 
and attend intimate concerts. These programs are designed to enable all 
students--not just those who are musically-inclined--to develop an 
appreciation for and life-long interest in classical music.
  In September, 2010, the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra merged with the 
Cape Cod Conservatory of Music & Arts--unifying their mission of 
inspiring joy through the arts. Now, the Cape Cod Symphony and 
Conservatory of Music & Arts provide a whole variety of new programs--
from a musical summer camp to music training for adult students--to 
engage eager participants of all ages.
  The high-caliber educational opportunities offered by the Cape Cod 
Symphony Orchestra has greatly contributed to the cultural atmosphere 
of the region. I commend the Orchestra for its devotion to music 
education and I thank all members, past and present, for their 
willingness to relay their passion for music and performance to five 
decades of audiences.

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