2023 PSMB Invitational Program

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Table of Contents 2023 PSMBI Band Schedule ......................................................................................................................3 Invitational Site Map .................................................................................................................................4 A SPECIAL THANK YOU .............................................................................................................................5 THANKYOU...............................................................................................................................................6 Welcome Letters ......................................................................................................................................7 Musical Judging Panel ............................................................................................................................10 Visual Judging Panel ...............................................................................................................................12 Additional Judging Panel ........................................................................................................................14 A Guide to Fan Etiquette .........................................................................................................................15 Coal City High School .............................................................................................................................18 Sandwich High School ............................................................................................................................19 Bremen High School...............................................................................................................................20 Argo Community High School .................................................................................................................21 Dwight D. Eisenhower High School .........................................................................................................22 Jo lie t W es t High School ......................................................................................................................24 Lemont High School ...............................................................................................................................25 Neuqua Valley High School ....................................................................................................................26 Waubonsie Valley High School ...............................................................................................................27 Plainfield East High School .....................................................................................................................28 Plainfield Central High School ................................................................................................................30 Oswego East High School .......................................................................................................................31 Oswego High School ..............................................................................................................................32 Mi no o ka Co m m u nit y High School ....................................................................................................33 Plainfield South High School ..................................................................................................................35

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2023 PSMBI Band Schedule

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Invitational Site Map

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU

To the many people and groups that have helped make this day possible Dr. Glenn Wood and the Plainfield School District #202 Administration for their support of the fine arts in the Plainfield Schools.

The Blue House Band Boosters for the organization of this event and their continued support of our young musicians in our schools. .

Stephen Irving and the Plainfield South Custodial Staff and Grounds Crew for all of the extra effort that they put forth to make today happen.

The faculty and staff of all the schools represented for educating the fine students that displayed their talents today.

The volunteers for the hundreds of hours donated to make the event run smoothly.

The parents and guardians of the young people you have watched today for their support and time involved in such a life-encompassing activity.

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THANK YOU To our Incredible PSMBI Committee Chairs!

2023 Competition

Brian Mohr & Jenn Presbitero

Concessions

Jillian Johnson & Charlene Negoski

Finance

Tom Angelos

Logistics

Mandy Werner-Ogier

Volunteer Coordination

Dawn Stephens

Audio/Visual

Mark Krieger

Advertising

Jan Shotola

Rules & Awards

Chris Lebron

Medical

Jessica Bertolotti

Vendor Mgmt

Michelle Merlin

Signage/Supply

Heather Krieger

Stadium Mgmt

Val Mohr

Hospitality

Sherry Jepsen

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Welcome Letters

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Musical Judging Panel Music Performance Ensemble: Gregory Clemons

Gregory Clemons is Professor of Music, Chair of the Department of Music, and

Resident Conductor Emeritus at Harper College in suburban Chicago, Illinois. He has been active as a concert band and marching band adjudicator, clinician, and guest conductor for more than forty years. Prior to his appointment at Harper in the

spring of 1999, he held similar faculty positions at Texas Christian University, the

University of New Mexico, Eastern Illinois University, and directed award-winning bands in the public schools of Kansas. Throughout his 48 years in teaching,

Professor Clemons has maintained a busy schedule as guest conductor, clinician,

adjudicator, and lecturer throughout the United States, along with appearances in numerous foreign countries.

Music Performance Individual: TJ Mack

TJ Mack is the Assistant Director of Bands at Illinois State University where he

directs the Symphonic Band, Pep Band, and teaches courses in Music Education. He also writes drill and assists with the Big Red Marching Machine, with almost 400 undergraduate students participating. Previously, he was a graduate teaching

assistant at The Ohio State University while completing his Master of Music degree in Wind Conducting. While at Ohio State, he was awarded the Clare Grundman

Scholarship Award and worked extensively with the concert bands, marching and athletic bands, and taught undergraduate conducting. A native of Illinois, he holds his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Wheaton College and taught 5th

through 12th grade band for six years in Northwestern Illinois where his bands consistently received superior ratings at district and state festivals. TJ was

previously the Vice President of the Rockford Wind Ensemble and has enjoyed many opportunities to be a guest conductor, clinician and adjudicator throughout Illinois.

Music General Effect: Christopher Keniley

Christopher Keniley is an active music educator, arranger, drill/visual and marching band show designer located in Mattoon, IL, with over 25 years of marching band,

BOA, DCI, and WGI experience. Chris is director of bands for Maranatha Christian Academy in Mattoon, Central Illinois Home School Band Program, and Legacy

Performing Arts of Central Illinois. Other titles include music, percussion, visual and design staff for the Mattoon Pride of the Greenwave and Arcola Purple Riders

Marching Band programs. Chris is the owner of Chris K Music in Mattoon, IL offering repairs, rentals, and music lessons, and CK Marching Services arranging music, original field shows, drill, visual, and adjudicating for bands and competitions throughout the US.

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Visual Judging Panel Visual Performance Ensemble: Kim Lanis

In addition to her career as a dynamic elementary music educator, Mrs. Kimberly Landis is a visual designer, director, and consultant for various marching arts ensembles in the Midwest. Kim earned her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Western Illinois University, where she studied under Dale Hopper and Bruce Briney, and her Master's Degree in Educational Administration from the American College of Education.

Visual Performance Individual: Bobby Burns

Bobby is a young marching arts professional based out of Rockford, IL. Originally from Mount Prospect, IL, Bobby has been in and around competitive marching bands for over a decade with experience in BOA, ISSMA, DCI, and WGI. Currently, Bobby works with Chromium Winds during the winter season.

Visual General Effect: Dr. F. Mack Wood

Dr. F. Mack Wood is the Associate Director of Bands and Director of the Big Red Marching Machine at Illinois State University. Mack earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin in Music and Human Learning. While at UT, Mack served as the drum major of the Longhorn Band from 2003-2005 and as a trumpet section leader in 2002. Once Mack graduated from UT, he was an assistant director at Irving Nimitz High School in the DallasFort Worth metroplex and then moved to be an assistant director at Forney High School just east of Dallas, TX. An active adjudicator, clinician, music arranger, and drill designer, Mack truly loves all aspects of the wind band world. In his spare time, Mack enjoys cooking and bar-b-que (they are very different according to him), playing golf, and spending time with his wife Rachel and daughter Imogen.

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Additional Judging Panel Percussion: Lauren Bobarsky

Lauren Bobarsky is currently the Drumline Instructor for the Illinois State University Big Red Marching Machine. In addition, she is the band director at Central Catholic High School and a private percussion instructor throughout Bloomington-Normal. Lauren received her Bachelor's in Music Education and Master's in Wind Conducting from Illinois State University. Prior to working with the drumline at ISU, Lauren taught various high school drumlines and percussion clinics throughout central and southern Illinois.

Auxillary: Sandra Bertelle

Sandra Bertelle began her pageantry experience as a color guard member in her high school band. She went on to receive a B.F.A. and an M.F.A. in Theater from USC, in Los Angeles. She trained with some of the top dance, vocal, and acting teachers in Los Angeles, as well as the renowned John Housmann from the Juilliard School in New York.

She has directed and acted in theatrical productions both in the United States and at Scotland’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She continued her early involvement in pageantry by judging for Drum corps International, Fall Marching Bands and WGI, as well as consulting for local winter guards.

Timing an Penalty: Karen Gomez

My name is Karen Gomez and I am the timing judge for this invitational! I am currently a K-2 Bilingual Special Ed teacher, and am in my 4th year of teaching. I studied Special Education at Illinois State University. This is my 2nd year being the timing judge for the Plainfield South marching invitational. I am a proud PSHS band alumni and am very excited to come back and help with this invitational!

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A Guide to Fan Etiquette  Please do not enter or exit the stands while a band is performing. If you need to enter or exit, please do so while the band is setting up their equipment or exiting the field.

 Please show your support by applauding and cheering all the bands,

regardless of school. Cheering or applause is appropriate after a solo or when the band or color guard achieves a particularly striking effect. All of the students have worked hard and are excited to perform for an audience who appreciates what they do. Please refrain from making critical remarks about other schools, students or performances.

 Noisemakers (cowbells, shakers, etc…) are fine before and after a

performance, but please do not use them during the performance. They may be distracting to the performers and could even affect a band’s score if a judge is unable to hear the music. Airhorns are not permitted at any time, and disruptive patrons will be asked to leave.

 Please do not talk during performances, even at Concessions. Turn cell

phones to a silent setting, and only make or receive calls between performances. Please be respectful of others’ desire to see their student perform.

 Please do not allow young children to play in the stands. For their safety and

the courtesy to others, they should not be allowed to run up and down the steps or rows.

 Please do not obstruct the view of others in the stands. Please avoid

standing in front of others trying to watch the show. If you have a banner or sign to display, try to do so from the top of the stands or from somewhere that is not obtrusive.

 Don’t be afraid to tell a band member they did a great job, even if you don’t know them. You’ll be surprised at how good it makes them feel when they’ve made an impression on the audience.

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Coal City High School Marching Coalers

Coal City, IL Class A 1:45 PM Director: Drum Majors: Staff Members: Program Show Title: Musical Selections:

Soloists: About the Band:

Hope Connelly

Chesterine Kuhel Melody Kinder

Ashley Jackman, Holly Kainz, Kevin Soto, Aidan Kostbade La Nouba

Distorted A La lune Reve Rouge Urban

Abby Kodat

The Marching Coalers want to thank everyone for their support of La Nouba! Thank you to the staff, students and parents at Plainfield south for running such a smooth competition. A special thank you goes out to the CCHS band parents and students for being the rocks of this band!

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Sandwich High School Renegade Regiment

Sandwich, IL Class A 2:00 PM Directors: Drum Majors: Staff Members: Program Show Title: Musical Selections:

Justin Heinekamp Erin Killey Grace Anderson Jazz Kubas

Brandon Rogers, Geoff Pierce, Robin Campos Ali Jones, Angelica Martinez, McKenna Daly The Giver of Life

“Dry and Barren” by Luk McMillan “The River” by Garth Brooks “Come Thy Fount of Ev’ry Blessing”

About the Band: Sandwich High School Marching Band is based out of Sandwich, IL.

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Bremen High School Marching Band

Midlothian, IL Class A 2:15 PM Director: Drum Majors: Staff Members: Program Show Title: Soloists:

Ben Salgado

Nadia Laboy Fatima Vicencio Rachel Perez Breakout

Alec Lorence, Esteban Leal & Talea Carter

About the Band: Bremen High School Marching Band is based out of Midlothian, IL.

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Argo Community High School Marching Argonauts Summit, IL Class A 2:30 PM

Directors: Drum Majors: Staff Members: Program Show Title: Musical Selections: Soloists: About the Band:

Jeanette Soebbing Megan Fitgerald Ryan Baisa Alex Mihailova

Michael Dood, Erin Bozek, Daniel Kent, Sarah Gorecki Ascensions

“Into the Clouds” “Into the Light”

Salvador Macias - Trumpet

In addition to the Marching Argonauts, the music department at Argo Community High School includes 2 concert bands, 3 orchestras, 1 beginning instrumental class, 3 choirs, 2 levels of guitar, music production, jazz band, and a variety of chamber opportunities. The Marching Argonauts look forward to the remainder of their season, including competing at Lincoln-Way Invitational and the Illinois State University Marching Invitational Championship. Good luck Argonauts!

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Dwight D. Eisenhower High School Cardinal Regiment

Blue Island City, IL Class A 2:45 PM Director: Staff Members:

Program Show Title: Musical Selections:

Justin Antos

Morgan Kupec, Andy Garcia, Liliana Campos, Marco Martinez, Maglio Martinez, Jaylund Davis, Zachary Trubitt, Emmett O’Brien, Felix Ponce, Tatiana Maravillas

Red

“Romance” by Lieutenant Kije, “Suite” by Sergei Prokofiev, “99 Red Balloons” by Nena, “Teeth” by 5 Seconds of Summer, original music by Craig Fitzpatrick.

Cardinal Regiment's 2023 competitive field show is entitled "RED" and was designed in recognition of Cardinal Regiment's 10 year anniversary. "RED" encourages you to be the main character in your own life story regardless of the uncertain paths you may encounter along your journey.

About the Band:

Cardinal Regiment would like to thank Mr. Cook and the music boosters at Plainfield South HS for the invitation to perform here today and wishes every band the best of luck in their competitive seasons!

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Joliet West High School Marching Tigers

Joliet, IL Class AA 3:15 PM Directors: Drum Majors: Staff Members: Program Show Title: Musical Selections: Soloists: About the Band:

Eric Wellman & Alyson Bauman

Finn Chellino, Maddy Warren & Kelly Angeles Kyle Singer, Jessica Kalkofen, Jack Hoving, Danielle Cahue, Al Rendak Unidentified

Original music by Rob Stein

Maddy Thilmony and Ashley Vargas – Flute Ethan Perruquet – Saxophone Aaron Strong - Trumpet

The Joliet West Marching Band is part of the music department that offers a wide array of performance ensembles and classes at its campus in Joliet, IL. The music program includes three curricular bands, two percussion classes, two curricular orchestras, three curricular choirs, music appreciation, and AP Music Theory. Co-curricular opportunities also include jazz band, pep band, symphony orchestra, a spring musical, and various other choral and instrumental performance opportunities. The band has performed at the ILMEA Convention in Peoria, at the Superstate Concert Band Festival on several occasions, and at the Music for All National Concert Band Festival. The Marching Tigers will perform at various high schools throughout Illinois this fall, as well as at the Illinois State University Marching Band Championships and the Light Up the Holidays Parade in Downtown Joliet.

The band is led by drum majors Finn Chellino, Maddy Warren and Kelly Angeles.

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Lemont High School Marching Band

Lemont, IL Class AA 3:30 PM Directors: Drum Majors: Staff Members:

Program Show Title: Musical Selections:

Soloists: About the Band:

Dave Nommensen & Matt Doherty Destina Sarussi & Luke Rupert

Calvin Chao, Ari Corbin, Jordan Fandrey, Vanessa Jobbe, Kara Kirkus, Katelyn Luckett, Jeremy Svoboda, Annie Ternes, Ryan Tripp Loves Me, Loves Me Not “Romeo & Juliet” by Tchaikovsky, “Flower Duet” by Delibes “Tainted Love” by Cobb Destina Sarussi – Flute Nora Zhou - Violin

The award-winning Lemont High School Marching Band is comprised of students from all high school levels. Previously the marching band has captured eight class 3A state championships and numerous local contest awards. The band would like to thank the Lemont High School Board, Administration, Staff, and Students for their unwavering support of the entire band program. The band would also like to thank the Lemont community for their continued wonderful financial support of the music program. This upcoming Thanksgiving, the marching band has been chosen to participate in Disney’s Thanksgiving Parade of Bands at the Magic Kingdom. Finally, the band would like to thank all of the parents for helping to make the Lemont Band Program what it is today!

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Neuqua Valley High School Marching Wildcats

Naperville, IL Class AA 3:45 PM Directors: Drum Majors: Staff Members:

Program Show Title: Musical Selections: Soloists:

About the Band:

Emily Binder, Jonathan Lauff Scott Oliver, Greg Schwaegler Kate Haller Eric Shan

Jordan Fandrey, Dan Romano, Sean Ryan, John Timmins, Matt Plaskota, Steve Jerger, Brittany Schloderback, Gabriella Laskey

Two Hearts, One Love

Romeo and Juliet by Tchaikovsky Diya Dowda – Dance Aleesa Schroff – Dance Ben Kujawa – Trumpet Sam Tschopp - Trumpet

The Marching Wildcats would like to thank Jerrod Cook and the entire music community of Plainfield South for hosting the event today. We wish all of the bands the very best and hope that everyone has a fabulous school year.

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Waubonsie Valley High School Marching Warriors

Aurora, IL Class AA 4:00 PM Directors: Drum Majors: Staff Members:

Program Show Title: Musical Selections:

Soloists: About the Band:

Kevin Carroll, Chris Dandeles & Mark Duker Sai Peddainti Ryan Mitchell

Raychel Taylor, Kristen Laseman, Kyra Ward, Don Dvorak, Allison Rider, DaJuan Brooks, Caleb Klima “Just Breathe”

“Still Breathing” “Earth Song” “Breathe” Finale

Michael Roberts – Trumpet Christian Swineford - Mellophone

This year the Marching Warriors will perform in two parades, four varsity home football games, and four competitions & festivals throughout Illinois. The band's culminating performance will be at the Illini Classic Marching Band Festival in Champaign-Urbana.

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Plainfield East High School Marching Bengals

Plainfield, IL Class AA 4:15 PM Directors: Drum Majors: Staff Members: Program Show Title:

Jenna Wojdula & David Lesniak

Tori Gatto, Brooke Majchrowski & Kelechi Ohale Bill Foster, Ian Curless, Loren Hibner, Alex Sweetie, Ryan Michel Interstellar

Musical Selections: Selections include original compositions

by Luke McMillan as well as traditional Bulgarian Folk Songs Soloists:

About the Band:

Liberty Dawson – Color Guard

The PEHS Marching Band began in 2008 with the opening of the school. Since then, they have participated in a variety of activities such as the opening concert for Maestra Mei-Ann Chen with the Chicago Sinfonietta Orchestra, the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade, and performances in Florida, New York, and Los Angeles. PEHS band alumni have attended colleges and universities from JJC and COD to the likes of U of I, ISU, Brown, Case Western, Arizona State, Florida, Michigan, and Notre Dame among others, and can be found all over the world pursuing careers in a variety of fields from engineering to business, education and technology, research sciences & the medical field, as well as music & art. Recent PEHS Band Alum Mason Thulin marched in the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, and Director David Lesniak marched in the 2021 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena and will march in the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. The band would like to give a huge shoutout to Drum Major Tori Gatto for receiving the distinction of "Drum Major First Class" at the Smith Wallbridge Drum Major Clinic this summer.

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Plainfield Central High School Marching Wildcats

Plainfield, IL Class AAA 5:30 PM Directors: Drum Majors:

Chris Vanderwall Amy Clemons

McKenzie Gibson Matthew Bjorklund Maggie Proulx

Staff Members:

Kelsey Arnony, Dylan Heintz, Amanda King, Tony Cable, John Kelly, Justin Leggero, Taylor Munoz, Dan Schmitt, AJ Tripoli

Program Show Title:

Public Enemies

Musical Selections:

Heathens by 21 Pilots Writing’s on the Wall by Sam Smith Paint it Black by the Rolling Stones

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Oswego East High School Marching Wolves

Oswego, IL Class AAA 5:45 PM Directors: Drum Majors: Staff Members: Program Show Title: Musical Selections:

About the Band:

Stevan Rexroat Jeremy Sison

Samantha Deane Hayden Mulacek

Morgan Martin, Mikey Speziale, Isaac Cho, Rei Stanley, Mike Roberts & Gayle Yanong When You Wish

"When You Wish Upon a Star" from Disney "Sky Full of Stars" by Coldplay "Rewrite the Stars" from The Greatest Showman "Hand on Knee" & "Biplane" from The Space Between Us

The Oswego East Marching Wolves are a volunteer co-curricular group that rehearse after school twice a week. They are attending competitions & festivals this year at Plainfield South, Oswego High School, Romeoville High School, and Naperville Central. The marching wolves would like to give a special thank you to our hosts at Plainfield South this year!

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Oswego High School Panther Marching Band Oswego, IL Class AAA 6:00 PM

Directors: Drum Majors: Staff Members:

Program Show Title: Musical Selections:

Stephanie San Roman & Kevin Schoenbach

Harley Engdahl, Shelby Kiss and Jacob Salas

Tyler White, Jeff Kleinmaier, Rachel Maxwell, Leigh Apple, Lauren Rogers, Kristin Spathis, Jordan Klespitz, Shane Nelson, Porter Leigh, Jared Johnson, Shane Nelson, Aidan Perrualt Only A Dream

Dusk by Steven Bryant, Niagara Falls by Michael Daugherty, Sweet Dreams by the Eurythmics, Aurora Awakes by John Mackey

Only A Dream takes the listener on a musical journey that begins with drifting off to sleep. Soon enough, pleasant dreams turn into suspenseful nightmares. But even nightmares must come to an end. As the sun rises, bringing its reassuring light, we realize it was... Only A Dream.

About the Band:

The Panther Marching Band is an extracurricular ensemble that rehearses twice a week. They perform at home football games, parades, pep rallies and competitions. This year, they'll be performing at the Plainfield South High School Invitational, Naperville Central High School Marching Classic and the Illinois State University Marching Championships.

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Minooka Community High School Marching Band

Minooka, IL Class AAA 6:15 PM Directors: Drum Majors: Staff Members:

Program Show Title:

Kyle Adelmann & Nick Curatolo

Michelle Babyak, Noelle Klima, Elliot Kimbarovsky, Rhiannon Curiel

Sarah Danielson, Georgia Kaminsky, Victoria Chaidez, Arielle Burnickas, Aiden Madonia, Tyler Norris, Izzy Malic, Rois Connelan, Kade Frieders, Dylan Witte, Robyn Clarke, Kevin Kuempel Masqued

Musical Selections: Phantom of the Opera Theme, Think of Me, Masquerade, Music of the Night, All I Ask Of You About the Band: Minooka Community High School Marching Band is based out of Minooka, IL. 33

Plainfield South Marching Cougars

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Plainfield South High School Marching Cougars

Plainfield, IL Exhibition 6:30 PM Directors: Drum Majors: Staff Members: Program Show Title: Musical Selections: Soloists:

About the Band:

Jerrod Cook Ben Clemons

Sophia Bertolotti, Phoebe Magalang & Lexi Camera

Heather Aimone, Gregoy Gomez

What Lurks Original music by Geritt W. Davenport Brandon Youngren – Trombone Allison Sefcovic – Color Guard Katelyn Cook – Mellophone Kylie Suslek – Color Guard Isa Lockowitz – Color Guard Megan Beintum – Color Guard

The Plainfield South band would like to thank all of the directors, students, spectators, and judges for attending our event today. We hope the day has not only been educational but fun as well. Mr. Cook and Mr. Clemons would also like to thank the Plainfield South band community for coming out in force to make sure this event would run smoothly. We would like to specifically acknowledge our event co-chairs Brian Mohr and Jenn Presbitero for their countless hours organizing and overseeing the incredible number of details that go into making this event possible.

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