Mr. Speaker, as the member for Trois-Rivières, I would like to pay tribute to the Chavigny Jazz V band, from École secondaire Chavigny of Trois-Rivières-Ouest, which won many awards last March at the All American Music Festival, a North American competition which was held in Orlando, Florida, and in which approximately 20 bands took part.
Chavigny Jazz V won first prize in the jazz band category and also won first prize overall. The band's musical director, Michelle Bourassa, was awarded the title of best musical director.
This success is the result of five years of efforts, during which Chavigny Jazz V consistently beat the competition in Quebec.
Congratulations to the 20 member band, to Mrs. Bourassa and to the parents without whose dedication this great accomplishment, which is an honour to all Quebecers, would not have been possible.