[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 129 (Tuesday, July 30, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1010]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING THE SALT BAY CHAMBERFEST ON THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. CHELLIE PINGREE

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 30, 2019

  Ms. PINGREE. Madam Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to 
congratulate the Salt Bay Chamberfest on their 25th Anniversary Season.
  Founded in 1994 by cellist Wilhelmina Smith, the festival has grown 
to international recognition. Giving voice to contemporary composers, 
the Chamberfest commissions and premieres new works as well as standard 
chamber music. Their mission to ``produce chamber music of the top 
artistic quality'' draws world-class talent to the unique setting of 
Darrows Barn at Round Top Farm.
  I am proud of Salt Bay Chamberfest's commitment to Maine's Midcoast 
community through their education programs--from open rehearsals to the 
public and the Family Concert aimed at introducing classical music to 
future generations, to Pre-Concert Talks and OffTopic! lectures and 
demonstrations by individual musicians. Chamberfest strives to make 
music accessible to all ages and ``broadens the horizons of its 
audience and the community.''
  The arts are essential and play a vital role in our state's quality 
of life. As our creative economy grows and receives national attention, 
I am pleased to recognize Salt Bay Chamberfest as an exceptional 
example of how the arts can enliven and inspire a community.
  Bravo.

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