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MINUTES Paris Municipal Band Commission A meeting of the members of the Paris Municipal Band Commission was held on Wednesday, September 3, 2003, at 12 noon, in the executive boardroom of the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce. PRESENT ABSENT Albert Nichol Randy Bunch Linda Suarez Edmond Castleberry Also present was: Tom Neugent, Paris Municipal Band Director Dr. James Brunette The meeting was called to order by Chairman Randy Bunch at 12:10 p.m. As the first order of business, the minutes from the previous meeting held on March 17, 2003, were unanimously approved as submitted on a motion by Albert Nichol, seconded by Linda Suarez. There · · · · was then a brief overview of the 2003 Concert Season that included: Everything went well according to the Band Director Tom Neugent. There are now plenty of chairs - 92. There is a need for clarinet players. Band Director will have control over the playing of the Star Spangled Banner at all Paris Municipal Band performances. This was suggested after the performance of the piece at the July 3rd concert. Randy Bunch commented that people couldn't hear at the July 3rd concert. The excessive lighting during the Crape Myrtle Queen Coronation proved to be a hindrance for the musicians as it was difficult to read the music with the lights so bright. Problem band members will no longer be invited back to perform and that determination will be at the will of the Band Director. Discussion was then held on recommendations to the Mayor for the replacement of Edmond Castleberry's unexpired term: Patsy Daniels, Edwin Pickle, and Cindy Jones. Patsy Daniels was suggested as she is associated with the Crape Myrtle Queen Coronation. Edwin Pickle was suggested as he is associated with the Rotary Clubs and the Fireworks Display. Cindy Jones was suggested as she has a child playing in the band and is seen at every concert.