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status

Official

North Shore News

granted to band

THE NORTH | Vancouver Youth Band is now the “official band” for the City and District of North Vancouver.

By Martin Millerchip

Fe erannienaamamaaed

Contributing Writer

Both city and district council unanimously adopted motions last week granting the honorary status,

District councillor Emig Crist. whose son played for the band and is now a world-class symphony inusician, lobbied for the designa- tion earlier this year,

The mater was referred to the Arts Conmnission for a report.

The commission finally decided that the honorary tide would sat impact on future funding for the band or other considerations such as the provision of a permanent prac- tice hall.

The commission noted that the youth band has been an integral and important. part of the North Vancouver community since its establishment in 1939,

Said the commission's report: “The band’s contribution to the cul- tural Jife of the North Shore and its exemplary performances have been recognized = througa numerous awards and honors over its 56-year history.

“In addition, the band provides a unique opportunity for aver 120 youth members to perform locally

and internationally, on behalf of

North Vancouver's citizens.”

Junior band director Ron Smith was happy with the designation.

“Tthink it’s fantastic.

“It's been a long time coming.” Smith tald the News.

He hopes the designation will get the band a Jithe more respect when it comes to corporale fundraising.

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