Yesterday evening (Saturday 5th June) one of my absolute favourite concertos was...
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The 'Hallows' Concerto in Germany
Masterclass near Rome, 18-20 June
I'm inviting all Italian euphonium players to come to the beautiful San Gre...
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Busy times in Arizona, USA
Firstly, an apology for not keeping the news page more up to date, but things ha...
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Ultra 'M' shank mouthpiece receives great critical acclaim
We've been receiving your comments on the new 'M' shank Ultra mou...
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Linz, Austria and the European Brass Band Championships
Following my weekend's activities in Laureana di Borrello, Southern Italy n...
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Coming soon the new CD, 'Croatian Euphonic Brass'
I wanted to let you all know of the release in about 3 weeks time, of my new CD,...
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Why are the Ultra mouthpieces so special !?
Many of you continue to write to me to say how much you enjoy the new Mead Ultra...
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Alla Czardas, download free mp3 and sheet music. Live performance next weekend in Italy
Could this be the hardest piece I've ever played live? Well ..it'...
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Review of Steve's concert with Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra 11th April 2010
Here is the review from the critic of the Courier Press, Evansville from Steve...
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New Besson euph helps to win Riga competition
Riga based euphonium student Janis Pusplatais was taking part in the brass solo ...
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Two concerts with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra 10,11th April
This week I'll be playing two concerts with the Evansville Philharmonic Orc...
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First review of the new Ultra 6 baritone mouthpiece
Mike Wells, 1st baritone with the Grimethorpe Colliery Band reviews the new Ultr...
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March newsletter from Justforbrass.com
You can download your copy of the March newsletter from www.justforbrass.com by ...
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News update from euphoniumstore.net
Euphoniumstore.net is growing ! I just want to tell you about a few up to date ...
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Specifications of the new Ultra baritone and M shank euphonium mouthpieces
Details of the new SM Ultra Baritone and M shank euphonium mouthpieces are avail...
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The Adjudication Debate continues. My letter to BBW
I have a wrriten a letter to the editor of Brass Band World magazine following r...
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Getting ready for Estonia tour
Final preparations are being made for my visit to Estonia. This visit has been l...
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Low brass extravaganza a success in Erkheim. Germany, see youtube video !
I just returned from a really good day in Erkheim, west of Munich, Germany where...
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Steven Mead in Ghiffa and Verbania, Italy (19-21 Feb)
At the invitation of the music association Anbima, Steven Mead returned to north...
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Photos from Holland and Norway
Its been a rollercoaster few weeks and how have lots of photos and stories from ...
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Crazy travelling !
My schedule is indeed a little mad at the moment, even by my standards. Followin...
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only 5 places left on May BootCamp in Arizona
There are only 5 places left for the first annual bootcamp in the USA. Thi...
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Ultra family about to grow !
The SM Ultra baritone mouthpieces and the 'M' shank euphonium models a...
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Calling all RNCM Alumni who plan to be at ITEC 2010
I'm putting together an RNCM Alumni Ensemble to play at the ITEC 2010, in T...
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Busy days ahead in The Netherlands, Norway and the UK
Steven Mead spent Christmas in Taipei, Taiwan as a guest of the&n...
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Check out the events page for all 2010 dates
The events page has been updated with all Steve's confirmed 2010 activities...
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Jeju Solo Competition 10-20 August - be part of this great event
I have had great pleasure watching this competition grow in stature over recent ...
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Masters in Brass - a unique opportunity to learn
Masters in Brass is the title of a unique and very exclusive brass event to be h...
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Report on Taiwan and some fun in Calabria (Italy)
Many people thought I was a little crazy going as far away as Taipei for Christm...
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Euphonium Boot Camp in USA May 2010 - time to book !
There will be a specialist course in Phoenix, Arizona next May, one week before ...
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Rococo Variations wins 2nd place in Solo CD of the Year 2009
My Rococo Variations CD came in 2nd place in the Solo CD of the Year...
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Ultra mouthpieces receive rave reviews
Euphonium players are reacting extremely positiviely to the new Denis Wick SM Ul...
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Solo concert in Fenny Drayton village church raises £557
It was such a nice evening and a thrill to play a concert for all my neighbours,...
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Two new reviews of Rococo Variations CDS
Here are two reviews , from The British Bandsman (Kenny Crookston) and 4Barsrest...
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Follow Steve and his world travelling on TWITTER
If you want the really latest news on all my activities, travelling,breaking new...
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Steve in Estonia, March 2010
Here's some advance notice of a trip Steve will be making to Estonia in Mar...
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Steve responds to latest A.B.B.A. article
Many have written to me regarding the endless stream of articles from ABBA (Asso...
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A great 13 year old talent who's moved from UK to USA
During his recent visit to the University of Colorado, in Boulder, Colorado, Ste...
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Back from Korea, a memorable time with great people
Now back from Korea, after a memorable visit which culminated in a performance b...
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New solo CD 'Virtuoso Music for Brass' released Nov.1, watch YouTube demo
Steve's new solo CD ‘Virtuoso Music For Brass - the complete works fo...
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First official photos and details of the new SM Ultra mouthpieces
It as good a looking mouthpiece as you will find anywhere, and it plays even bet...
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International Low Brass Festival in Austria, 9-11 October, photos and lecture notes
The Austrians know a thing or two about brass ! And they know how to put on a Fe...
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Asian premiere of the Hallows Concerto in Seoul, South Korea
Final preparations are underway for the Asian premiere of the immense 'Hall...
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Rococo Variations CD well received the world over
Excellent comments have been received concerning the new 'Rococo Variations...
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CD recording with the brass section of the Croatiian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Steve will be in the recording studios of the Croation Radio Symphony Orchestra ...
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Travel News - Colorado , Belgium, France and Switzerland
It's been a busy few weeks of travelling, from my days in Scotland with the...
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Visit to University of Colorado, Boulder, USA 13-17th September
Steve is looking forward to his visit to the Music Department of the University ...
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Whitburn Band in Troon Contest victory
Whitburn Band conducted by Steve won the Land O' Burns contest on 29th Augu...
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Concert in Nepi, Italy 25th August
Steve teams up on monday and tuesday next week , 24/25 th August with good frien...
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Besson welcomes top Japanese euphonium virtuoso Shoichiro Hokazono
This is fantastic news for Besson worldwide who have over the last few years bee...
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Steve in recording studio once again for Jules Demersseman solo repertoire CD
Friday and Saturday 31 July and 1st August sees Steve and pianist Tomoko Sawano ...
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BRAZIL REPORT 1st ,2nd,3rd and 4th Report and pictures and Youtube video link
Sights and sounds sounds of Brazil lead to a memorable week in Brazil at the fir...
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Death of euphonium legend Geoff Whitham
Geoffrey Whitham, one of the true greats of the brass band movement has died fol...
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Brazil Tour Blog next week
Internet connections permitting Steve will be giving daily reports on his visit ...
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Full Marks in RNCM final recital for outstanding Phillipe Schwartz
Congratulations go to euphonium Masters student Philippe Schwartz, who has...
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A wonderful time in Amantea, Italy
Steve returned from a highly successful visit to south west coast of Italy...
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Steve's NEW SOLO CD 'Rococo Variations' to be released beginning of September
Steve's new solo CD with brass band 'Rococo Variations' (BOCC114)...
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Tribute to Mike Moor
Last wednesday morning 17th July, I received the news I hoped I would never hear...
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Steve's operation is successful - update
Steve is recovering at home following his successful neck/spine operation on sat...
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4 new live videos from Steve on the video page here
Check out the VIDEO page for 4 new recent live performances from Steve, from a c...
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Visit to Japan 1-9 June - report and photos
Steve traveled to Japan on June 1st for 9 days organised and sponspored by Buffe...
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Besson welcomes German euphonium star
Markua Mikusch, the talented German euphonium soloist has just become a Besson a...
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Great new Concerto launched in Zagreb, photos
The first performance took place on Sunday 17th May a marvellous new Eupho...
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Preparing for trip to New York 26-30 May with the New York Staff Band
I am not a frequent visitor to New York but I love the place and its vibrancy, t...
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Apologies for the lack of news ! Here's a report of recent travels, live from Zagreb , Croatia ( for world premiere)
Well, its been a crazy few weeks, with non stop travelling to Italy, USA Canada ...
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Message to Chinese euphonium players !
Steve has recorded a short message to all Chinese euphonium players of which the...
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French Euphonium Ivan Milhiet passed away 2nd April 2009
The music fraternity of France and all the euphonium world is saddened at the ne...
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Applications accepted now for the summer course in Trakai, Lithuania
Trakai is a beautiful town set by a lake and a historic castle near to Vilnius, ...
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Euphonium Magic Vol. 3 and Audacious now on iTunes
Just wanted to let know that Audacious, winner of three UK national awards at th...
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Check out the new VIDEO PAGE !!
Now it's here. Euphonium.net has a brand new video page with over a hundred...
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The Hallows performance 15th March
Steve gave the 2nd ever performance of 'The Hallows' Euphonium Concert...
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www.justforbrass.com bringing you great new brass products
Our brass sales site www.justforbrass.com continues to break new sales rec...
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Getting set for Brass Band of Battle Creek Spring concert
Plans are now finalised for the Spring concert (March 28th) of the Brass Band of...
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Visit to Brazil , July 2009
Steve will make his first ever visit to Brazil in July 2009, from 13-19th. Home ...
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Virtuoso Chinese student at RNCM receives new Besson Prestige euphonium
Gong Hongliang is the first Chinese euphonium student ever to study at the RNCM ...
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Watch Sound INN Brass and Steve in 7 Youtube videos, live in concert in Salzburg
Youtube concert! Watch Steve directing and soloing with the superb Sound INN Bra...
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Calling all Italians! Masterclass in San Gregorio, near Rome
Over the last few years Steve has been a regular visitor to the beautiful histor...
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Whitburn Band played to a TV audience of millions at Scottish International rugby, see photo !
The Whitburn Band performed to an audience of millions this weekend -at the migh...
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CD Symphony of Fables, with the LIVE recording of the new Peter Graham Concerto, with the superb professional Osaka Municipal Band.
This CD will is now available from www.justforbrass.com.
http://justforbrass.c...
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A busy year ahead for international virtuoso Steven Mead
As 2008 was coming to a close, a couple of Steven’s solo recordings receiv...
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Concert in Pécs , Hungary 6th January 2009
“There are many superb brass players that have come out of Hungary. ...
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Review for Strike Up The Band CD
Composer Rodney Newton has done a very complimentary review of the much acclai...
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'AUDACIOUS' wins 4BR Solo CD of the Year !!!!! Now its a full triple of Solo CD wins in 2008
Having just got returned from Singapore and Taiwan on Christmas Day morning (5...
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15-25 December Trip to Singapore and Taiwan - updated 26th Dec
On 15th Dec Steve left for an epic voyage to Singapore and Taiwan. It is over 10...
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THREE new reviews of the Brass and Wines CD
Here are three new reviews, from 4barsrest.com The Brass Herald, the other...
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Read Steve's article on a year of recordings in 2008
This article was published in the November 29 issue of the British Bandsman maga...
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Swiss Euphonium solo star Thomas Ruedi becomes a Besson artist
Besson is delighted to announce that Thomas Ruedi has become a Besson euphonium ...
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Steve awarded the 'Fellowship of the RNCM'
On Tuesday 9th December Steve was made a Fellow of the RNCM. The conferral of a ...
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Strike Up The Band Tour - Photos now in the gallery
Sound Inn Brass conducted by Steve Mead have just completed a highly successful ...
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AUDACIOUS WINS 2 CD AWARDS
Breaking news: both The British Bandsman and Brass Band World Magazine award the...
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Listen to 5 minute clips from Steve's breathtaking new CDs
Listen NOW to excerpts from the new CDs, and available now from www.justforbrass...
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Two great new CD releases from Steve in November !!
AVAILABLE NOW, two prestigious new CDs. 'Strike up the Band', (cat: BO...
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Brass Spectacular in Charlotte USA, report and photos
Steve really enjoyed his visit to Charlotte, North Carolina November 1-3, ...
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Watch a video of the Besson Euphonium School in the Netherlands
For nearly 20 years Steve has been teaching at a school that he and Jan Jansen f...
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Newsletter and new stuff on www.justforbrass.com !
We've been working very hard to bring you the latest music, recordings and ...
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Besson quality raises the bar - invest in a name and brand you can trust.
Read the new Besson statement regarding the quality they are now achieving. Whil...
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View this year’s RNCM student profiles. 2008-9 sees a very high level Euphonium Baritone Department under the direction of Steven Mead and David Thornton
Click here to download the photos and questionnaire of this years RNCM students
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Listen to an Australian radio broadcast/podcast with Steve, where he chats about the euphonium with two young players and a curious presenter
Recently Steve was contacted by radio presenter Susan Maushart from ABC Radio in...
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Top Croatian musician Vanja Lisjak composes two new works for euphonium
Leading young Croatian composer Vanja Lisjak, is writing two new works for eupho...
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Download the new Besson instrument catalogues here
Having now completed its outstanding range of brass instruments, Besson is happy...
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"It is an outstanding product in every respect" BB Editor adds another oustanding review of the new Audacious double CD
British Bandsman editor Kenny Crookston spends time with the new Audacious recor...
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New euph+trumpet and big band works premiered in Taveners Big Band Anniversary Concert
Steve returned once more to his south coast roots on sunday14th Sept to link up ...
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Check out www.justforbrass.com for the newest publications and recordings
Whether you are returning to university, school or just need a fresh challenge a...
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Report and video on Steve's memorable first trip to Argentina!
I have just returned by a week in Buenos Aires , at the 4th 'Meeting' ...
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The Brass Band of Battle Creek sparkle at historic concert in Millennium Park, Chicago, Sunday 17th August - see gallery for more photos
The Brass Band of Battle Creek delighted around 8000 concertgoers in downtown Ch...
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Jeju, South Korea Euphonium Competition Results
1st prize Bastien Baumet (France), 2nd prize Ben Pierce (USA), 3rd p...
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Just for Brass August newsletter, see what's new on our great sales website
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Watch German TV coverage of Audi Summer Concert with Steve as soloist
Take a look at the German TV report om the Audi Summer concert with the Audi Bla...
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Trakai Fanfare Week is over for another year. A GREAT time ! Watch YouTube video
The 2008 Trakai Fanfare Week in Lithuania was really terrific again this year, w...
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Watch now the live video of Steve playing last mov. of Peter Graham's Euphonium Concerto premiere in Osaka, Japan
Live video of Osaka premiere of Peter Graham’s new Euphonium Concert...
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