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L.D. 1920- An act to establish an R.B. Hall Day to honor and commemorate a great Maine composer as approved by the Governor, May 11, 1981

"The last Saturday in June of each year shall be designated R.B. Hall Day and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe the day with appropriate ceremony and activity. R.B. Hall Day shall commemorate and honor R.B. Hall, and internationally recognized composer. Recognized primarily as a composer of marches he was an accomplished conductor and cornet soloist, whose creative talent and native ability marked him as one of Maine's outstanding citizens."

The bill was approved by Governor Joseph Brennan on May 11, 1981, under the preamble making it possible to become law before the 90 day after adjournment requirement so that it could coincide with the R.B. Hall Day, June 27, 1981.

Past R.B. Hall Days

1981 - Gardiner - Augusta Symphony Community Band, Robert Hudson, Director, Host

1982- Waterville . R.B. Hall Memorial Band, Brian Hutchinson, Director, Host

1983- Bangor - Bangor Band, Host. Their director, Robert Collins, passed away just prior to R.B. Hall Day.

1984- Bath - Bath Municipal Band, James Footer, Director, Host

1985- South Portland- Peoples Community Band, Eric Berry, Director

1986- Brewer - Brewer Hometown Band, Janice Cox, Director, Host

1987- Hallowell - Hallowell Community Band, David Stetson, Director, Host

1988- Bridgton - Bridgton Community Band, A. Richard Albert, Director, Host

1989- Brunswick - Bath Municipal Band, James Footer, Director, Host

1990- South Portland - Casco Bay Concert Band (formerly known as the Peoples Community Band), Eric Berry, Director, Host

1991- Bangor - Bangor Band, Gordon Bowie, Director, Host

1992- Camden - Lincolnville Band, Glen Sargent, Director, Host

1993- Auburn - Auburn Community Band, Milt Simon, Director, Host

1994- Westbrook - SD Warrren Concert Band, Jerry Brooks, Director, Host

1995- Brewer - Brewer Hometown Band, Janice Cox, Director, Host

1996- Augusta - Hallowell Community Band, David Stetson, Director, Host

1997- Bangor - Bangor Band, Gordon Bowie, Director, Host

1998- Bridgton - Bridgton Community Band, A. Richard Albert, Director, Host

1999- Fairfield - R.B. Hall Memorial Band, Brian Hutchinson, Director, Hosts

2000- Richmond - Co-hosted by the Hallowell Band, Linda Brunner, Director and the Bath Municipal Band, James Footer, Director

2001- Gorham - Casco Bay Concert Band, Dr. Peter Martin, Director, Host

2002-

2003- Lincolnville Center - Linconville Band, Host

2004-

2005- Brunswick- Bath Municipal Band, Kathy Downing, Director, Host

2006- Falmouth- Italian Heritage Club Concert Band, Host

2007- Fairfield- R.B.Hall Memorial Band, Host

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