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<\/iframe>\n<\/p><p>The Sycamore School Middle School Symphonic Band recently premiered a composition by Julie Giroux,\u00a0commissioned by the estate of Dr. Donald Johnson for them. I had the privilege of hearing it live at this performance, and am happy that it was recorded and I can now share it with you!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sycamore School Middle School Symphonic Band recently premiered a composition by Julie Giroux,\u00a0commissioned by the estate of Dr. Donald Johnson for them. 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