2013-J413

Congratulating Shashaank Narayanan upon the occasion of recognition of his composition by the National Association for Music Education

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2013-J413


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Shashaank Narayanan upon the occa-
sion of recognition of his composition by the National Association for
Music Education

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the dedi-
cation and commitment of our young people who distinguish themselves
through excellence in musical talent, performance and composition; and
WHEREAS, Music talent, performance and composition provide an opportu-
nity 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 fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
congratulate Shashaank Narayanan upon the occasion of recognition of his
composition by the National Association for Music Education; and
WHEREAS, A fourth grade student at Roessleville Elementary School in
Albany, New York, Shashaank Narayanan is enrolled in online music cours-
es at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts; he was accepted
at Berklee at the age of seven and a half; and
WHEREAS, As a student at the Berklee College of Music, Shashaank
Narayanan is currently enrolled in "World Music Composition Styles";
previously, he completed Berklee courses in "Music Composition for Film
and TV" and "Counterpoint"; and
WHEREAS, Shashaank Narayanan's composition, "Mystery Cave," has been
selected by the National Association for Music Education for performance
in the Young Composer Concert at the 2013 Eastern Division Conference;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to composing "Mystery Cave," Shashaank Narayanan
has composed "Coastal Ride-Sonata No. 1 in A Minor for Piano" and "The
Three Bees-Piano Solo with Lyrics"; and
WHEREAS, Shashaank Narayanan plays the piano and violin, and has
composed approximately 60 short compositions utilizing orchestration
techniques and various melodic, harmonic and rhythmic elements; he also
enjoys reading, mathematics, science and aikido; and
WHEREAS, Shashaank Narayanan's outstanding musical talents, perform-
ances and compositions have clearly made a contribution to the spirit of
excellence which reflects favorably on his family, school and community;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Shashaank Narayanan upon the occasion of recognition of his
composition by the National Association for Music Education; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Shashaank Narayanan.

actions

  • 01 / Feb / 2013
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 05 / Feb / 2013
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 05 / Feb / 2013
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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