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MS SC539
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Extends legislative recognition to the Alcorn State University Jazz Festival as the 2022 Governor's Arts Award recipient for Arts in the Community
- Acknowledges the festival's 40+ year history as the longest-running all-jazz festival in the region, beginning in 1981 and overseen by Dr. David Miller for 35 years
- Notes the festival has attracted major jazz artists including Branford Marsalis, Esperanza Spalding, Chick Corea, and multiple NEA Jazz Masters Fellows, many performing in Mississippi for the first or only time
- Recognizes the festival's impact in educating and inspiring generations of young musicians and band directors throughout the region
- Directs presentation of the resolution to the Alcorn State University Jazz Festival and Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Recognize Alcorn State University Jazz Festival as the recipient of the 2022 Governor's Arts Award for Arts in Community.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/18/2022
Committee Referrals
Rules2/10/2022
Rules1/28/2022
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