Honor Local Winning Band

Senate Resolution No. 3648 BY: Senator O'MARA LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Corning-Painted Post High School Competition Band upon the occasion of winning the 2017 Large School Division 3 New York State Field Band Conference Championship on October 29, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the dedication and commitment of our young people who distinguish themselves through excellence in musical competition; and WHEREAS, Music competition provides an opportunity for students to exhibit their practical skills to an audience, thereby giving them a sense of pride in their hard work and efforts; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the Corning-Painted Post High School Competition Band upon the occasion of winning the 2017 Large School Division 3 New York State Field Band Conference Championship; and WHEREAS, Consisting of 44 wind players, 18 percussionists, 19 Color Guard members, three Drum Majors, and two field crew members, the Corning-Painted Post High School Competition Band traveled to the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York, on Sunday, October 29, to capture this monumental victory; and WHEREAS, When it was time to perform, each and every member of the Corning-Painted Post High School Competition Band had in mind the goal of representing themselves, their school and their community by performing with the highest standard of excellence; and WHEREAS, The musical arrangement performed by the Corning-Painted Post High School Competition Band was entitled "The Power of 3hree," which explores the mystery of this powerful number through three segments, from pyramids, to Holy Trinity, to Third Rock from the Sun; and WHEREAS, The dedicated students performed music from some of the best contemporary concert band arrangers in the world, all while marching to choreographed drills and maneuvers; the Color Guard performed a first class routine designed by some of the best instructors in the country; and WHEREAS, The Band faced stiff competition from six other schools in their class to win the Championship with a score of 84.700, beating the second place team by a very close margin; and WHEREAS, On their way home, the Corning-Painted Post High School Competition Band was proudly escorted back to school by their many fans and supporters; and WHEREAS, No marching band can succeed without outstanding talent throughout its entire roster; such was the case for the 2017 Corning-Painted Post High School Competition Band whose members include: Connie Hou, Julienne Tsang, Xavier Smith, Angela Schmidlin, Ethan Kang, Tessa Neukirch, Mattie Ettinger-VanAtta, Kristen Myers, Kaitlyn Williams, Christina Mizzoni, Emmett Costello, Bethany Dabich, Belinda Lint, Emilia Driscol, Jenna Case, Brittney Millhollen, Becca Cramer, Concetta Brockway, Hannah Lovgren, Jaden Hurley, Dom Grinnell, Roy Springer-Kesler, Mikko Neukirch, Jenny Koralewski, Jason Case, Sarah Williams, Arianna Pereira, Jonathan Morse, Alex Bennitt, Meagan Malarky, Kayla Guilds, Nolan Williams, Josephine Schelling, Bryce Kolpien, Sarah Schmidlin, Elizabeth Tucker, Max Urban, Anna Morgan, Stephen Thomas, Ben Ehemann, Max Gustin, Jerry Hou, Devon Tubbs, Olivia McLellan, Saege Holleran, Natalee Bostwick, Cameron Chambers, Ariana Gleason, Ben St. Clair, Tobias Towner, Aiden Bailey, Spencer Sanders, Dennis Jacobs, Garrett Smith, Jen Hill, Kaitaya Barrett, Sarah Hill, Kayla Kollhoff, Morgan Lakota, Greg Lakota, Emily Farley, Rebekah Knarr, Marshall Mitchell, Harley Correll, Gabrielle Bertrand, Alexis Erhardt, Chenowa Skinner, Georgia Smith, Dilann Harris, Christine McGrew, Sydney Crouch, Emma Stanton, Kayla Farley, Madison Jake, Jacob Serdula, Lilly McLaughlin, Matt Savoy, Aubrey Bowes, Rebecca Squire, Gabrielle Gerbino, and Emily Harrison; and WHEREAS, It should be further noted that excellence in field band is possible only through vigorous practice and discipline, habits that will guide these young musicians to a lifetime of success in the musical field or other career fields; and WHEREAS, The Corning-Painted Post High School Competition Band's achievements stand as a proud testament to the leadership of Band Director Joe Stork, the hard work of its members and the dedication of its parents, teachers, administration and community-at-large, illustrating the spirit of excellence and achievement which is Corning-Painted Post High School's hallmark and tradition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor the members of the Corning-Painted Post High School Competition Band, who positively represent their school, who are role models to their classmates, who exemplify the marching band's goal of continued excellence, and who have brought great pride to their community; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the members of the Corning-Painted Post High School Competition Band, and Joe Stork, Band Director.