MUSIC AND DANCE

Articles and editorials

Buddy and Julie Miller—First Couple of Americana Sings of Setbacks and Sorrows, S4955 [30AP]

Day After Juanes' Show, Emotions in Miami Still Mixed, H9741 [22SE]

Folk Goddess Descends From Her Lofty Pedestal, S4955 [30AP]

In Castro Country, Giving a Concert for Peace, H9739 [22SE]

This Is the Power of Music, H9740 [22SE]

Bills and resolutions

Black Music Month: anniversary (see H. Res. 476), H6013 [21MY]

Brown, James: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 65), H2874 [26FE]

Charles, Ray: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1235), H2874 [26FE]

Copyrights: provide for agreements for the reproduction and performance of sound recordings by webcasters (see S. 1145), S5819 [21MY] (see H.R. 2344), H5483 [12MY]

Country music: declare as a uniquely American art form and honor its contributions to American life and culture (see H. Res. 650), H8184 [15JY]

Country Music Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 17), H162 [9JA]

Flatt, Lester: tribute (see H. Res. 583), H7446 [25JN]

FTC: prescribe rules to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive acts and practices in connection with primary and secondary ticket sales (see H.R. 2669), H6075 [2JN]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 226), S8272 [29JY] (see H.J. Res. 12), H90 [8JA]

Hampton, Lionel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 66), H2874 [26FE]

Horne, Lena: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 67), H2874 [26FE]

Jackson, Michael: tribute (see H. Res. 600), H7705 [26JN]

Jazz: anniversary of recording of album ``Kind of Blue'' and reaffirm jazz as a national treasure (see H. Res. 894), H12456 [5NO]

Jazz Appreciation Month: designate (see H. Res. 324), H4524 [2AP]

Motown Records (business): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 33), H779 [28JA] (see H. Con. Res. 50), H1520 [12FE]

Peterborough, NH: recognize MacDowell Colony for contribution to arts around the world and the cultural heritage of the U.S. (see H. Res. 842), H11458 [15OC]

Phillips, Sam: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 12), H90 [8JA]

Radio: provide parity in performance rights to artists for use of their sound recordings (see S. 379), S1542 [4FE] (see H.R. 848), H1041 [4FE]

Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission: establish (see S. 518), S2691 [3MR]

Tariff: music boxes (see S. 2546), S10960 [30OC]

Taxation: adjust capital gains treatment of art and collectibles and provide a deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 394), S2027 [9FE]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 405), S2079 [10FE] (see H.R. 1126), H2601 [23FE]

Taylor, Koko: tribute (see H. Res. 668), H8585 [22JY]

Tisdale, Wayman L.: tribute (see H. Res. 469), H6013 [21MY]

Willis Conover Day: designate (see H. Res. 324), H4524 [2AP]

Lists

Rosepine High School, Rosepine, LA, concert band members, S5694 [20MY]

Poems

``In Concert,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1003 [28AP]

``Orchestrating a Life,'' Albert C. Caswell, E2404 [30SE]

Press releases

Marilyn Bergman To Step Down as President and Chairman of ASCAP After 15 Years: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, S4956 [30AP]

Proclamations

Tribute to Mary Anne Sharp: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E3011 [15DE]

``Trumpet in the Land'' Theater Production Anniversary: Representative Space, E1292 [3JN]

Remarks in House

Alexandria Mardi Gras Association: tribute, E239 [11FE]

Augusta, GA: tribute to Divine Performing Arts (dance and music company), E604 [10MR]

Austell, GA: tribute to South Cobb High School marching band, H200 [14JA], E71 [13JA]

Black Music Month: anniversary (H. Res. 476), H7689 [26JN], H8043-H8045 [14JY], E1642 [7JY]

Brown, Tony: Nashville, TN, Musicians Hall of Fame Cecil Scaife Visionary Award recipient, E414 [25FE]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Windy City Gay Chorus, E1404 [15JN]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Csardas Dance Co., E2414 [1OC]

Copyrights: provide for agreements for the reproduction and performance of sound recordings by webcasters (H.R. 2344), H6330-H6332 [9JN], E1190 [18MY]

Coral Springs, FL: tribute to J.P. Taravella High School marching band, H506 [26JA]

Country music: declare as a uniquely American art form and honor its contributions to American life and culture (H. Res. 650), H10470, H10471 [6OC]

Cuba: tribute to Peace Without Borders concert, H9739 [22SE]

Diablo Theatre Co.: anniversary, E981 [27AP]

District of Columbia: tribute to circulating quarter featuring Duke Ellington, E340 [24FE]

Edwardsville, IL: anniversary of the Wildey Theater, E1338 [8JN]

Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of NOVA-Annandale Symphony Orchestra, E1221 [20MY]

Foxborough, MA: tribute to Foxborough High School jazz ensemble, E222 [9FE]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (H.J. Res. 12), H9246, H9248, H9263 [31JY], H9470 [14SE]

Guerra, Encarnacion A. (Carny): Junior Achievement of South Texas (organization) Laredo Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1045 [4MY]

Henderson, NV: tribute to Green Valley High School marching band, H419 [21JA]

Houston, TX: tribute to Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show, H2634 [25FE]

Indianapolis, IN: tribute to Lawrence Central High School marching band, E99 [15JA]

Intellectual property: improve management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement, H10436 [1OC]

Jackson, Michael: tribute (H. Res. 600), H7726 [7JY]

Jacksonville State University: tribute to marching band, E2652 [28OC]

Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC): anniversary, E2453 [6OC]

Jazz: anniversary of recording of album ``Kind of Blue'' and reaffirm jazz as a national treasure (H. Res. 894), H14891, H14892 [15DE]

Kennesaw, GA: tribute to Harrison High School marching band, E2990 [14DE]

Ko-Thi African Dance Co.: anniversary, E662 [12MR]

Lee, Brenda: National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc., GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E230 [10FE]

Long Beach, CA: tribute to Long Beach Municipal Band, H3760 [24MR]

Mableton, GA: tribute to Pebblebrook High School choir, E681 [17MR]

Marietta, GA: tribute to Mabry Middle School band program, E1007 [29AP]

Memphis, TN: tribute to Blues Music Awards, H5313 [7MY]

Memphis and Shelby County Music Commission: tribute to honorees, E894 [21AP]

Miami-Dade County, FL: tribute to Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent's Benefit Concert Series, H13322 [19NO]

Murray State University: tribute to Symphonic Wind Ensemble, E902 [21AP]

New York, NY: anniversary of Apollo Theater, E169 [28JA]

———anniversary of Ballet Academy East, E925 [22AP]

———tribute to Juilliard School music advancement program, E2863 [2DE]

Olson, Catherine: National Music Certificate Program State Achievement Certificate award recipient, E201 [4FE]

Orland Park, IL: tribute to Carl Sandburg High School marching band, H749 [28JA]

Paris, KY: tribute to Bourbon County High School marching band, E3054 [17DE]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of the Society Hill Playhouse, E2765 [16NO]

———tribute to Rock School for Dance Education, E2038 [28JY]

Radio: provide parity in performance rights to artists for use of their sound recordings (H.R. 848), H6331, H6332 [9JN], E202 [4FE]

Reunion Music Society, Inc.: tribute to Orchestra/Players Award recipients, E1221 [20MY]

———tribute to Richardson-Watkins Founders Award recipients, E1221 [20MY]

San Benito, TX: dedication of San Benito Memorial Park cemetery and Freddy Fender memorial, E1313 [4JN]

Sons of the Pioneers (musical group): anniversary, E1589 [26JN]

Strafford, MO: tribute to Strafford High School marching band for participation in the National Chick-fil-A Bowl Bank Festival, E2853 [1DE], E2874 [2DE]

Tarrytown, NY: prohibit funding for Tarrytown Music Hall restoration project, H7433, H7434 [25JN]

Tennessee: tribute to Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area, E1707 [9JY]

Tisdale, Wayman L.: tribute (H. Res. 469), H8041-H8043 [14JY]

———tribute (H. Res. 469), corrections in engrossment, H8344 [17JY]

Trumbull, CT: tribute to Trumbull High School marching band, E2207 [8SE]

Waxahachie, TX: tribute to Waxahachie High School marching band, E2824 [19NO]

Western Carolina University: marching band recipient of John Philip Sousa Foundation Sudler Trophy, E2452 [6OC]

Windsor, CO: tribute to Windsor High School marching band, E112 [21JA]

Yale University: anniversary of the Whiffenpoofs (singing group), E2394 [29SE]

York Theatre Co.: tribute to ``Blind Lemon Blues'' production, E2214 [9SE]

Remarks in Senate

Copyrights: provide for agreements for the reproduction and performance of sound recordings by webcasters (H.R. 2344), S6740, S6741 [17JN]

Corp. for National and Community Service: allow Education Corps to carry out activities that provide music and arts education and engagement, S3761, S3762 [25MR]

Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (S. Res. 226), S8889 [5AU]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of Las Vegas Convention Center, S4164 [1AP]

Phish (musical group): tribute, S2865 [6MR]

Radio: provide parity in performance rights to artists for use of their sound recordings (S. 379), S1544-S1546 [4FE]

Rosepine, LA: tribute to Rosepine High School concert band, S5694 [20MY]

Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (S. 405), S2081, S2082 [10FE]

Thirteen Yards to Victory (musical group): tribute, S9260 [10SE]

Yale University: anniversary of the Whiffenpoofs (singing group), S9836 [24SE]

Reports filed

Performance Rights Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 379), S10486 [15OC]

Webcaster Settlement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2344) (H. Rept. 111-139), H6305 [8JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 469, tribute to Wayman L. Tisdale, H8041 [14JY]

H. Res. 476, Black Music Month, H8043 [14JY]

H. Res. 650, declare country music as a uniquely American art form and honor its contributions to American life and culture, H10470 [6OC]

H. Res. 894, ``Kind of Blue'' album recording anniversary and reaffirming of jazz as a national treasure, H14891 [15DE]

H.J. Res. 12, Gospel Music Heritage Month, H9246 [31JY]

H.R. 2344, Webcaster Settlement Act, H6330 [9JN]

S. 379, Performance Rights Act, S1545 [4FE]

S. 405, Artist-Museum Partnership Act, S2082 [10FE]

S. Res. 226, Gospel Music Heritage Month, S8278 [29JY], S8889 [5AU]

Tributes

Jackson, Michael, E1664 [8JY]