WHEREAS, Ms. Constance Elaine DuBose is a noted Chicago Public School Music Educator and Choral Director, as well as the former head of the Music Departments at David Glasgow Farragut and Mather High Schools is now being recognized by the Farragut Reunion Picnic Committee for over 40 years of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed body has been notified of this significant achievement by the Honorable Michael Scott, Jr., Alderman of the 24lh Ward; and
WHEREAS, Ms. DuBose began her musical journey at the age of 6, when she began piano lessons. By age 11, she became the Sunday School Pianist at Carey Tercentenary AME Church. She later became the Youth Choir Director, Chancel Choir Director and Minister of Music at Carey Tercentenary AME Church, where she has been a faithful member and also have served as Minister of Music at Clair Christian United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Ms. DuBose began teaching in the Chicago Public Schools in 1961, she also attended David Glasgow Farragut High School as a student where she became a legend, with rumors that the only time she ever left Farragut High School was to attend college; and
WHEREAS, Ms. DuBose received both her Bachelor and Master Degrees in Music from DePaul University and later studied at Roosevelt University; and
WHEREAS, Ms. DuBose, affectionately also called Ms. D., musical teaching and choral achievements included superior ratings in the areas of Solo, Ensemble, Organization, and Sight readings in city and state competitions. Her Choirs received over 38 Superior ratings in the Chicago Choral Contest; and
WHEREAS, Ms. DuBose and the Farragut Advanced Mixed Choir were invited to represent the United States at the inauguration of the United Nations Building in Vienna, Austria. The Choir also competed in many city and state competitions, performing with such notable performers as Paul Anka in concert, as well as traveling to St. Louis, Missouri, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Ms. DuBose personal and musical accomplishments included: The Connectional Humanitarian Award from the AME Christian Debutante/Masters Commission, Chicago Music Association, Chicago Conference AME Church Lay Person of the Year Award, and many others; and
WHEREAS, Ms. DuBose will always be appreciated for her devoted commitment to music education and teaching and still serves as a mentor to many of her students who have gone on to successful careers in the fields of music and music education; now, therefore.
BEIT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this July 24lh 2019, to hereby express our congratulations to Ms. DuBose on her recognition from the Farragut Alumni Association for her 40 years of dedicated musical teaching to the students of Farragut and Mather High Schools.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Ms. Constance DuBose as a sign of our appreciation and recognition for her teaching devotion and accomplishments.