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WHEREAS, the Carnegie Mellon University School of Music, established in 1912, will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year; and
WHEREAS, located on land donated by the City of Pittsburgh in Panther Hollow, the School of Music has consistently been one of the world leaders in the education of outstanding, intellectually gifted musicians; and
WHEREAS, the School of Music instrumental faculty includes twenty-two members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, fifteen of whom hold principal or
co-principal chairs; and
WHEREAS, School of Music graduate students work as substitute performers with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and as members of the Pittsburgh Opera, Opera Theatre of Pittsburgh, Bach Choir of Pittsburgh, and the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, the School of Music has an internationally recognized program in eurhythmics and solfege; and
WHEREAS, the Centennial Celebration of the anniversary year will feature concerts in Pittsburgh at the Benedum Center and in New York City at Carnegie Hall, showcasing 191 student performers though events illuminating the historical perspective of the school, the celebration of the accomplishments of the first 100 years, and a toast to anticipated future achievements.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby celebrate the 100th anniversary of Carnegie Mellon University's School of Music; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare February 28, 2012 to be "The Carnegie Mellon University School of Music Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.