MUSIC AND DANCE see also Arts and Humanities
Appointments
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Board of Trustees, S2435 [22MR]
Articles and editorials
CHAMPS! SLMS Dance Team Wins National Title, S1588 [11MR]
Las Vegas Dance Troupe To Perform in Inaugural Parade, E234 [4MR]
Patti Page, Honey-Voiced ’50s Pop Sensation, Dies at 85, S204 [23JA]
Remembering the Turkish Brothers Who Helped Change Race Relations in America, E1629 [12NO]
Vermont Legislature Honors ‘‘My Place’’ Host Joel Najman, S3248 [8MY]
Bills and resolutions
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (see H. Con. Res. 32), H2159 [18AP]
Chuck Brown Day: designate (see H. Res. 337), H5435 [9SE]
District of Columbia: support and honor performers and sponsors of Lunchtime Music on the Mall festival (see H. Res. 244), H3014 [3JN]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 3), H32 [3JA]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 397), S943 [27FE] (see H.R. 715), H546 [14FE]
International Jazz Day: observance (see H. Res. 179), H2298 [24AP]
Memorial Day: encourage nationwide moment of remembrance with the playing of ‘‘Taps’’ (see S. Res. 291), S7952 [12NO]
National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 304), H4598 [17JY]
Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 2482), H4037 [25JN]
——— make permanent rule providing 5-year amortization of expenses incurred in creating or acquiring music or music copyrights (see S. 1326), S5800 [18JY] (see H.R. 2731), H4724 [18JY]
Biographies
Jordan, James (Jazzy), H2307 [25AP]
Poems
‘‘Glance at the Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival,’’ Wendy Brichnan, E1847 [12DE]
‘‘High on a Hill,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1032 [9JY]
Proclamations
Black Music Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1259 [9SE]
Remarks in House
Alexandria, LA: tribute to Little Walter Music Festival, E544 [25AP]
Black Men of Labor, Inc.: anniversary, E1581 [28OC]
C.F. Martin & Co.: anniversary, E1634, E1637 [12NO]
Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of ‘‘Capitol Fourth’’ concert, E1032 [9JY]
——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 32), H2414 [6MY]
Chaska, MN: tribute to Chaska High School girls’ jazz and high kick dance team, E236 [4MR]
Coldwater, MI: tribute to Tibbits Opera House, E519 [23AP]
Dept. of Defense: ensure payments by sponsoring organizations to allow military bands to play at community events are credited to the proper account, H3617 [14JN]
Dewey’s Bakery (business): tribute to fundraising store for Forbush High School band boosters in East Bend, NC, H7304 [20NO]
District of Columbia: anniversary of Image Band (musical group), E1742 [21NO]
East Peoria, IL: East Peoria School District 86 named NAMM Foundation ‘‘Best Communities for Music Education’’, E670 [15MY]
Eddie Vallus Band: tribute, E1882 [16DE]
Ellis, Ralph and Joy: Lyric Stage Spotlight Award recipients, E299 [14MR]
Frederick, MD: anniversary of Frederick High School band, E190 [26FE]
Gretsch Co.: anniversary, E957 [25JN]
Grove City, OH: tribute to Grove City High School marching band, E29 [15JA]
Hoppers (musical group): tribute, E1418 [2OC]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 715), E145 [14FE]
Kentucky Headhunters (musical group): tribute, E738 [23MY]
Las Vegas, NV: tribute to the Comparza Morelense dance troupe, E234 [4MR]
Louisville, KY: anniversary of Actors Theatre of Louisville, E1380 [26SE]
‘‘Mama, I Want to Sing’’ (musical): anniversary, E1018 [8JY]
Meador, Jo Walker: Cecil Scaife Visionary Award recipient, E1780 [3DE]
Milton, NJ: tribute to Pace High School marching band, E1866 [12DE]
Monterey, CA: anniversary of Monterey Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival, E1847 [12DE]
Montgomery, AL: tribute to dedication of Mike Stoller and Corky Hale Stoller Civil Rights Memorial Theater, E619 [8MY]
Morehead State University: tribute to Electric Edge band, E110 [6FE]
Morris Choral Society: anniversary, E100 [5FE]
Olalla, WA: tribute to Olalla Community Club support of Olalla Bluegrass & Beyond Festival, E1215 [2AU]
Pantheon-Bourgeois Guitars, LLC: Small Enterprise Growth Fund Achievement Award recipient, E48 [22JA]
PBS: tribute to ‘‘In Performance at the White House—Memphis Soul’’ television program, H1839 [9AP], H1921 [11AP], H2075 [17AP]
Pennsauken, NJ: tribute to Phifer Middle School concert band, E280 [13MR]
Polk, FL: Berkley Charter School recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation SupportMusic Merit Award, E987 [28JN]
Primitive Quartet (musical group): tribute, E1770 [3DE]
Rambo, Shelby: National PTA (organization) Reflections Award of Merit for dance choreography recipient, E160 [14FE]
Ridley, Larry: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Jazz Legacy Award recipient, E1286 [11SE]
Salinas, CA: anniversary of Salinas School of Dance, E1750 [21NO]
Shen Yun Performing Arts (dance company): tribute to Philadelphia, PA, performance, E243 [5MR]
Sing and Hope (nonprofit organization): tribute, E732 [23MY]
SOURCE Nashville (organization): tribute to SOURCE Award recipients, E1377 [26SE]
Sugar Land, TX: tribute to Clements High School marching band, E1646 [13NO]
Thomas, Martine: National Youth Orchestra of the USA participant, E1062 [16JY]
Turkey: tribute to historical role of Turkish Embassy in advancing racial integration and fostering jazz music appreciation in the District of Columbia, E148 [14FE]
Washington Balalaika Society: anniversary, E469 [16AP]
Watson, Bobby: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Jazz Legacy Award recipient, E1293 [11SE]
Whitesburg, KY: tribute to Letcher County Central High School marching band, E37 [18JA]
Winter Garden, FL: anniversary of Garden Theatre, E337 [19MR]
York, PA: tribute to Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Festival, E1174 [31JY]
Remarks in Senate
Bergman, Alan and Marilyn: New West Symphony Bravo Award recipient, S277 [24JA]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 32), S3282 [8MY]
Detroit, MI: tribute, S5960 [25JY]
Eureka Springs, AR: tribute to the Great Passion Play, S5836 [23JY]
Fredericksburg Big Band (organization): tribute, S3024 [25AP]
London, KY: tribute to South Laurel Middle School dance team, S1588 [11MR]
Ohio: anniversary of All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir, S6440 [12SE]
Petkovsek, Tony: International Polka Association Hall of Fame inductee, S6008 [29JY]
Sioux Falls, SD: anniversary of Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater Center, S6111 [31JY]
VH1 Save the Music Foundation: recognition of efforts in West Virginia to preserve music education, S2024 [20MR]
Songs
‘‘Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue,’’ Toby Keith, S6774 [24SE]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 32, use of Capitol Grounds for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition, H2414 [6MY]
S. Res. 291, encourage nationwide moment of remembrance with the playing of ‘‘Taps’’ on Memorial Day, S7962 [12NO]