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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to congratulate the Masterworks Chorale
4on the occasion of its 50th season; and
 
5    WHEREAS, The Masterworks Chorale is an ensemble that
6enriches the cultural environment of the Metro East region
7with outstanding performances of significant choral
8literature, with membership representing a six-county area in
9Illinois and Missouri and including a wide variety of
10professions and musical backgrounds; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Since its founding by Dr. A. Dennis Sparger in
121974, the Masterworks Chorale's mission has been to provide an
13opportunity to perform and promote quality choral music for
14the benefit of the Metro East community and region; and
 
15    WHEREAS, The Masterworks Chorale has promoted, encouraged,
16and fostered cultural and educational activities which
17establish and maintain a tradition of choral excellence and
18provide an opportunity for adults to enhance their personal
19growth through continuing instruction and new vocal musical
20experiences; and
 
21    WHEREAS, The Masterworks Chorale sponsors the Masterworks

 

 

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1Children's Chorus which shares the same musical objectives of
2a disciplined and professional approach, providing an
3opportunity for children to receive instruction designed to
4develop their vocal musical abilities and foster cultural
5appreciation; and
 
6    WHEREAS, The Masterworks Chorale meets its mission by
7presenting several concerts each year and by participating in
8major community arts events; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Under its artistic director and conductor, Dr.
10Stephen Mager, the Masterworks Chorale is devoting the
112023-2024 season to the celebration of its 50th season;
12therefore, be it
 
13    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
14HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
15we congratulate the Masterworks Chorale on its 50th season,
16and we wish the ensemble continued success in the future; and
17be it further
 
18    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
19presented to the Masterworks Chorale as an expression of our
20esteem and respect.