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Minutes Paris Municipal Band Commission A special meeting of the members of the Paris Municipal Band Commission was held on Friday, August 17, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. in the boardroom of the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce. PRESENT Edmond Castleberry Albert Nichol Dr. James Brunette Randy Bunch ABSENT Also Present Linda Suarez Tom Nuegent, Assistant Band Director Chairman Edmond Castleberry called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Mr. Nuegent gave a report on the 2001 Municipal Band season and list several concerns he had with future season. Among these were: 1. Instruments. The municipal band borrows instruments from Paris High School. During June of each year most high school band directors send the large instruments such as tubas, baritones, French horns, etc to be repaired before the next school year. These instruments are not always available for the municipal band to use. 2. Chairs. The chairs used during the 2001 season were borrowed from Justiss Elementary School. During the course of the 2001 season 7 chairs have been reported missing. Recommendation: The City of Paris needs to replace these chairs and consider purchasing approximately 70-75 chairs for future seasons. 3. Stands. Folding stands would reduce transportation requirements and would be easily stored. Recommendation: The City of Paris needs to consider purchasing approximately 50 folding stands. 4. Concert Season. Needs to be revised due to temperature, availability of qualified high school students who participate in the band, start of high school band practices, and conflicts with vacation schedule of both student and adult participants. Recommendation: Year round schedule to include: 4 concerts during June and July 1 concert during November 1 concert during January of February