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House committee names Southern Stars Symphonic Brass Band Tennessee’s official brass band
Summary
The House Naming & Designating Committee voted to advance HB 1094, a bill designating the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass Band as the official brass band of Tennessee; the measure passed the committee and will move to the State and Local Government Committee.
The House Naming & Designating Committee voted to advance House Bill 1094 on a voice and roll-call sequence, adopting a motion to name the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass Band as the official brass band of Tennessee.
Representative John Butler, sponsor of HB 1094, told the committee the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass Band is “a diverse and exceptionally talented group of folks from across the state of Tennessee with musicians from Clarksville, Nashville, Murfreesboro and Knoxville.” He said the ensemble has shared music “with audiences statewide and beyond.”
Representative Jones asked why the bill would single out one brass band when multiple brass bands exist across Tennessee. Butler replied, “I believe we have numerous state songs and numerous other things. There's multiples of. And so there wouldn't be anything that would prohibit somebody from running 1 of those other brass bands or any type of symphony, to be named the official state symphony bass band.”
Representative Barrett made a lighthearted inquiry asking if the sponsor played a brass instrument; Butler replied, “I do not. I do well to play a CD.”
The clerk announced the committee vote as nine ayes and one present not voting. The bill passed the committee and was referred to the State and Local Government Committee.
The measure is an honorary, symbolic designation; no regulatory or funding changes were discussed during the committee hearing.
