Assembly Resolution No. 896

BY: M. of A. Brown K

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
March 4, 2024, as Marching Music Day in the State of
New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to set aside
official days to recognize and pay tribute to those who seek to preserve
and celebrate marching music and the musical heritage of our State and
Nation; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 4, 2024, as Marching
Music Day; and

WHEREAS, Marching Music Day celebrates marching music as an engaging
and ever-expanding art form around the world; the day also is observed
during Music in Our Schools Month; and

WHEREAS, For centuries, the beat of the drum has been used in
military units to encourage the soldiers to march in unison; now,
marching music ignites excitement in crowds from small parades to
impressive spectacles; and

WHEREAS, Honoring the dedicated musicians and performers of many
diverse styles and backgrounds, Drum Corps International founded
Marching Music Day to celebrate all varieties of art forms that
encompass marching music; and

WHEREAS, There are many styles of marching music, ranging in tone,
to either move an audience during somber memorials, or thrill a crowd
with delightful music and intricate routines with exact precision; and

WHEREAS, Different styles of marching music include drill squads,
marching bands, drum lines, and drum corps, with performances ranging
from traditional, standard marches to rock and roll, jazz, contemporary,
and electronic dance music; and

WHEREAS, Marching music is forever evolving and finding new forms of
sound expression; for example, technology has produced lighter,
electronic and digital instruments, making it possible for musicians to
march with violins, cellos, basses, and synthesizers to entertain crowds
in unique and creative new ways; and

WHEREAS, Ensembles that perform marching music are in schools,
military units, community celebrations, and local auxiliaries; the
ensemble contains brass instruments in some settings, others may include
woodwinds, electric guitars, percussion, dance teams, twirlers, and
color guards, all while incorporating their own unique sound and
elaborate costuming; and

WHEREAS, Marching Music Day may be observed by attending
performances and bringing new supporters along, contributing to

fundraisings for ensembles to compete, joining a marching band, or by
teaching others about marching music; and

WHEREAS, Events which provide a means of preserving a part of
America's rich past and contribute to the musical enrichment of our
great State and Nation, are held in the highest regard by this
Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 4, 2024, as Marching
Music Day in the State of New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.