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Posted on: December 12, 2019

(Video) Viva Strings! Mini-Concert at City Sidewalks

Middle School Orchestra Players in Concert

Watch the full performance as recorded on Tuesday, December 2, 2019 at the Main Library's auditorium.

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Posted on: November 23, 2020
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Posted on: November 2, 2020
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Posted on: June 15, 2020
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Posted on: May 31, 2020
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Posted on: May 17, 2020
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Posted on: May 12, 2020
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Posted on: May 11, 2020
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Posted on: May 5, 2020
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