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Don't see what you're looking for? TELL US WHAT IT IS! You found The Nottelmann Blog, exclusively for music educators! Our blog library now stands at 402 postings! Since you're ALWAYS LEARNING, we're ALWAYS ADDING MORE! NOTE: our posts do not necessarily appear in chronological order, as some are ordered according to the season.Enjoy - Comment - Share
TITLE: Culture Before Content – Building a Marching Band Culture (Video)
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Video
DATE: May 14, 2024
Culture Before Content Episode 1 – with Matt Wood – curated from Music For All – The whole point of this video series is sharing with music educators all the various points of how to build that positive culture in your program.
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TITLE: Top 10 Qualities of an Effective Band or Orchestra Conductor
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: November 2, 2023
Curated from SBO Magazine – by Harvey Rachlin – We all have had teachers we remember because they had an impact on us in some wonderful way in school. Perhaps it was a music teacher or conductor who nourished our love of music and was partly responsible for our pursuing a career in music. What teacher today (or at any time)…
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TITLE: Nottelmann Professional Development Webinars
SOURCE: Nottelmann Music
FORMAT: Videos
DATE: October 3, 2023
Your ONE-TIME registration takes less than a minute. Already registered? Access all of our webinars now. CLICK TO REVIEW THIS VIDEO PREVIEW Welcome music educators! In keeping Nottelmann Music’s 65-year-plus tradition of supporting music educators, we offer these pages to support your everyday teaching. Nottelmann Professional Development is here to instruct and provide you with OPTIONAL professional development credit, absolutely free…
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TITLE: Joel Vanderheyden Loves Jefferson College’s New Nottelmann Sound Systems!
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: August 16, 2023
With budgetary assistance from Joe Pappas and the Jeffco Viking Band Camp, Jefferson College’s music department was looking for a great sounding and versatile sound systems for the band and choir rehearsal rooms. They wanted portability, great sound, and high quality recording capability. Joel Vanderheyden contacted me with specific criteria in mind and I set out to design a system…
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TITLE: What I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming a Music Teacher
SOURCE: Nottelmann Music
FORMAT: Video
DATE: July 27, 2023
About this Webinar – How cool is this? TWENTY successful, veteran music teachers share what they had wish they had known BEFORE becoming a music teacher! Here’s wisdom you simply cannot buy. If you’re a music teacher, especially if you’re a young teacher or plan to teach music in the future, every word in this webinar is GOLD! Watch it,…
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TITLE: How To Use the Yamaha Harmony Director In Your Program – “The Most Important Piece of Equipment You Can Own!”
SOURCE: Nottelmann Music
FORMAT: Podcast Plus
DATE: July 12, 2023
THIS IS THE DEFINITIVE POSTING ON THE HARMONY DIRECTOR! Find out why Dr. John Zastoupil, Director of Concert Bands at Missouri State, describes the Yamaha Harmony Director as “the most important piece of equipment you can own!” View this EXCLUSIVE Podcast-Plus that takes your right into the Missouri State rehearsal room as John demonstrates how the HD works and how…
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TITLE: Designing a Competitive Marching Band Show with Richard Saucedo
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT:
DATE: July 11, 2023
Curated from JW Pepper – Richard Saucedo interview with Scott McCormick – Intro: 0:00 What goes into designing a competitive marching band show in 2023? – 00:30 If you do go competitive, what are your goals? – 1:56 What does a design team look like? – 4:56 When does the process of creating the show begin? – 6:57 What should you consider when…
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TITLE: The Benefits of Branding Your Band
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: July 10, 2023
Curated from YAMAHA – by Dr. Justin Antos YOUR BAND’S BRAND SHOULD TRANSCEND THE WALLS OF YOUR MUSIC CLASSROOM AND LET THE GREATER COMMUNITY IN ON THE MAGIC YOU AND YOUR STUDENTS CREATE ON A DAILY BASIS. Many professionals in the business world would agree that a company’s logo is one of the most important facets of its brand. Not…
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TITLE: How To Design a Marching Band Show
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT:
DATE: July 3, 2023
Curated from YAMAHA – by Greg White – GOOD SHOW DESIGN IS AN ASSET TO ANY BAND PROGRAM. DON’T GET LOST IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE. FOCUS ON DELIVERING A POSITIVE AND LIFE-CHANGING MARCHING ARTS EXPERIENCE TO YOUR STUDENTS! When designing a marching band show, there are countless choices that a director must make. From the big picture to the…
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TITLE: Our Featured Webinar – The Marching Percussion Playbook – How to Unlock Success in Percussion Performance
SOURCE: Nottelmann Music
FORMAT: Podcast and Video
DATE: July 2, 2023
Watch the Webinar Preview About this Webinar – How important is it to building a quality marching band to have an outstanding drum line and front ensemble? In this webinar, presenters David England and Shelby Shelton take you step by step process to develop those all-important sections. Covered in the Marching Percussion Playbook: Personnel and Roles Building a Foundation…
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TITLE: Exploring Front Ensemble Tech with Chad Kohler
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: VIDEO & ARTICLE
DATE: April 13, 2023
Curated from J.W. Pepper – The Fishers High School Marching Tiger Band is widely recognized as one of the best high school marching bands in the United States, and the Fishers Winter Percussion ensemble are three-time Winter Guard International (WGI) Scholastic Concert World Percussion champions. J.W. Pepper’s creative team visited Fishers, Indiana to spend time with the band and get…
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TITLE: Organizing a School District’s Music Program and the Care and Feeding of the Young Percussionist
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Podcast and Video
DATE: April 5, 2023
The Bandmaster’s Podcast, Episode 37: Bill Jastrow, Retired, Indian Prairie School District 204, IL. Bill Jastrow discusses comprehensive musicianship, organizing a school district’s music program, and the caring and “feeding” of the young percussionist. FULL BIO Spanning 41 years, William Jastrow’s teaching experience ranges from a community high school with an enrollment of 450 students, to Neuqua Valley H.S. with an…
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TITLE: MBA Podium Masters – Produced for MBA by Nottelmann Music
SOURCE: Ray Benton
FORMAT: Videos
DATE: November 6, 2022
Ann Goodwin Clark, Co-Historian for Missouri Bandmasters, had the vision to record interviews with Missouri master teachers in music education. Ann reached out to me and asked for my assistance in producing and posting these timeless videos. Below is the current library, with more additions planned for the future. I believe EVERY music educator will benefit from the wisdom brought…
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TITLE: The Drum Corps Experience with Innovator Bob Morrison
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Podcast
DATE: September 14, 2022
Learn about this incredible story of marching arts innovation. Listen to this short interview with the father of the “Front Ensemble.” – Curated from The Namm Foundation’s Talking Up Music Education – Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation that shares news and stories about music education. Download and listen to episode 81 featuring guest Bob…
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TITLE: Tim Lautzenheiser Speaks About Motivation
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Video
DATE: July 17, 2022
Dr. Tim Lautzenhauser – Conn Selmer Division of Education – Conn-Selmer’s VP of Education, Tim Lautzenheiser, discusses the different levels of group motivation. View this short but important video for valuable insights for any music program. Tim Lautzenheiser is a widely-recognized voice advocating the importance of music education for every child. Over the last three decades, countless students have experienced…
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TITLE: 5 Tools to Get Your Motivation Mojo Back
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: November 10, 2021
Curated from the Yamaha Educator Suite – by Kathryn Drury Wagner – Music educators, here are 5 tools to get your motivation mojo back. Experts tell us there are strategies to get your motor running again, to feel more energized, and yes, motivated. Ah, if only motivation came in a bottle, and you could crack open the cap and chug…
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TITLE: Fix It: Snare Drum Rolls Teaching Tips
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: October 21, 2021
Curated from The Yamaha Educator Suite – by Dr. Paul Buyer – Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a time when you were conducting on the podium and cued a much anticipated, exposed and important snare drum roll. What did it sound like? Perhaps it was smooth, expressive and confident — maybe the result of assigning your best snare drummer…
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TITLE: 18 LESSONS MARCHING BAND TEACHES OUR KIDS: A PARENT’S PERSPECTIVE
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: August 3, 2021
Curated from AMP, the Association of Music Parents – by Kathleen Heuer – My name is Penny Ray, and I’m a music parent. My husband and I have three teenagers: a sophomore who plays mellophone in her public high school marching band and French horn in the Wind Ensemble at school; an 8th grader who plays trumpet in the local homeschool…
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TITLE: For Parents, an Answer to the Question “Why Marching Band?”
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Video
DATE: August 3, 2021
Directors – share this video with your parents. Parents – not sure about whether you should put your child in marching band? In this 6-minute video you’ll hear from parents just like you who explain the ways that marching band has had a positive impact on their kids. Marching band will not only help your child become a better musician,…
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TITLE: Tips for a Successful Marching Band – with Yamaha Master Educator Barry Houser
SOURCE: Nottelmann Music
FORMAT: Webinar
DATE: June 6, 2021
Time to “pick the brain” of Yamaha Master Educator and Director of the Marching Illini Barry Houser, originally presented to the Carthage Missouri Band Staff. This free, view anytime webinar is on: Drum Majors Student Leaders Student Motivation and Attitude Show Music Selection Show Drill Design Teaching Drill Going Digital Online Tools Tips and Tricks Optional one-hour PD credit…
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TITLE: Advice for Parents & Young Musicians – with Lauren Haley
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Video
DATE: November 16, 2020
Video – Advice for Parents & Young Musicians Overcoming Parent & Young Musician Obstacles – by Lauren Haley https://youtu.be/nhTlC9EcV9I
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TITLE: What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Band Director
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: August 21, 2020
Curated from Band Directors Talk Shop – For those of you that prepare music-ed students to go out and teach band or find yourself in an advising role to young prospectives, here’s a short but eye-opening article. It’s hard to disagree with anything on these lists, resulting from a recent survey of band directors in the field. In our recent…
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TITLE: Starting Breathing Exercises to Encourage Air Capacity Growth
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: June 15, 2020
Curated from 4themusiceducator.com – by Bill Stevens – Musicians who require the use of their air to perform will benefit from “Starting Breathing Exercises to Encourage Air Capacity Growth.” Whether you are a brass, woodwind or even a vocalist musician, breathing, and effective airflow, is an absolute necessity to perform. In addition, increasing your knowledgebase is a great way to…
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TITLE: Tips to Keep Marching Bands Healthy and Hydrated on the Field
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: July 27, 2019
Curated from Band Director.com – by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) – With the beat of a drum, the blow of a whistle, and the blare of the brass section, marching bands across the country are practicing formations and new musical routines in anticipation of the start of school year. Recognizing the unique needs of these performers, the National…
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TITLE: How Being a Marching Band Director is Like Being a CEO
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: July 17, 2019
This article is curated from Mustech.net. Author Joseph M. Pisano, Ph.D. is the creator of many education websites, a lecturer, clinician, trumpeter, and conductor. Most people don’t think about it; but, if you happen to be a marching band director you KNOW it -successful marching band directors have the same skill sets as successful Chief Executive Officers (CEOs). CEOs must be…
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TITLE: Marching Band Speakers from Presonus
SOURCE: Nottelmann Music
FORMAT: Videos
DATE: July 1, 2019
In this one post, you can view three different levels of incredible marching band speakers from Presonus, at three different price levels. Add mics and a mixer and you’re good to go. Nottelmann Music has provided all levels of these speakers to music programs, with excellent results. The CDL Series – The ULT Series – The Air Series. For more info, CONTACT…
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TITLE: Thinking About a New Marching Band Sound System? Upgrading?
SOURCE: Nottelmann Music
FORMAT: ARTICLE VIDEO
DATE: December 22, 2018
By Ray Benton, Technology and Media Specialist, Nottelmann Music – Whether your marching band competes or just plays halftime shows, Nottelmann’s is where you go for a new sound system OR an upgrade to your existing system. Each band has it’s own needs and budget, so we offer a CUSTOM solution that includes on-site training and support at no extra…
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TITLE: Audio Solutions Question of the Week: How Do I Mike a Marching Band?
SOURCE: Nottelmann Music
FORMAT: Article
DATE: August 6, 2018
From Where It’s A-T, by Audio-Technica Question: How do I mike a marching band? Answer: It’s that time of year again when high school band directors really start kicking it into gear, getting everything ready for the upcoming marching band season. They should have already selected the music they will be playing and started choreographing the show. The site for…
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TITLE: Perform More Often – A Support to Retaining Music Students
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT:
DATE: January 23, 2024
Curated from KHS America – by Peter Boonshaft, Director of Education – Why do students quit music? Well, I think we can all agree there are as many answers to that question as there are students who quit. But I am confident that the bottom line is that they just don’t think they are very good at it. Let’s face it: how rarely…
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TITLE: Co-Directors and Assistants: Step Out of the Shadows
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: January 2, 2024
Curated from YAMAHA – by Don Stinson – IF YOU ARE IN A SECONDARY ROLE TO A BAND DIRECTOR, ARM YOURSELF WITH PRACTICAL TIPS AND INSIGHTS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR IMPACT IN THE CLASSROOM. Many articles and resources are tailored toward guiding head directors of school music programs, but what about the unsung heroes? Assistant directors and co-directors play a vital…
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TITLE: Prolong the Life of Your Instruments with Regular Cleaning and Maintenance
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: December 5, 2023
Curated from YAMAHA – by Steve Graves – ADD YEARS TO THE LIFE OF YOUR WINDS AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS WITH A REGULAR MAINTENANCE ROUTINE. After students, instruments are the most valuable asset in teaching instrumental music. I teach at Lexington Junior High in California, and every day I trust adolescents with these expensive and fragile items with very little supervision. Add…
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TITLE: Why You Need to be a Good Conductor
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: December 1, 2023
Curated from YAMAHA – by Brandon J. Duras – CONDUCTORS DO MORE THAN KEEP TIME. HERE ARE FIVE REASONS TO WORK AT YOUR CONDUCTING SKILLS SO YOU CAN LEAD AND INSPIRE YOUR ENSEMBLES. If you are responsible for one or more large ensembles, conducting is one of the most important parts of your job. Your performance as a conductor is…
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TITLE: Case Study: Implementing a Successful Group Piano Program
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: November 30, 2023
Curated from YAMAHA – by Jordan Smith – CONNECT WITH MORE STUDENTS AND DETERMINE A FASTER PACING WITH GROUP LESSONS. Tammy Miller, a member of the Omaha Conservatory of Music’s artist-faculty and the Keyboard Explorers Liaison, who coordinates piano group lessons, is working to change the way students engage in piano lessons. In doing so, she hopes to create more…
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TITLE: 8 Tips for Sight-Reading Success
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: November 21, 2023
Curated from YAMAHA – by Stacy N. Hackett – INCORPORATE SIGHT READING INTO DAILY PRACTICE AND FOSTER SKILLS FOR A LIFETIME OF MUSICAL SUCCESS. The key to sight-reading success? Consistent daily practice. “Sight-reading is a skill any musician can acquire,” says Michael Burritt, professor of percussion and chair of the woodwinds, brass and percussion department at Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York….
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TITLE: What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: November 8, 2023
Curated from YAMAHA – by Don Stinson – Early in my career as a music educator, I knew I wanted a group that sounded good! However, I was unsure how to achieve it. I listened to bands with impressive tone quality, balance, intonation and style. Then there was my band. Every time we rehearsed, I couldn’t figure out all the…
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TITLE: Twin Posts – EDITOR’S CHOICE – Top Ten Concert Band Pieces You May Have Missed
SOURCE: Ray Benton
FORMAT: Article
DATE: October 6, 2023
Looking for quality Grade 2 or Grade 3 concert band pieces? Don’t overlook these “Top 10” quality pieces selected by Ray Benton, our Technology and Media Specialist, with 32 years of teaching experience. We’ve combined these two posts into one. All of the entrees feature demonstration recordings. . .
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TITLE: 5 Ways to be a Team Player
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: October 4, 2023
Curated from YAMAHA – by Mark Stanford – TRUE TEAMWORK REQUIRES ACTIVE PARTICIPATION AT YOUR SCHOOL AND WITHIN YOUR DISTRICT. HELP YOUR FELLOW MUSIC EDUCATORS AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN AND SEEK THEIR INPUT WHEN YOU NEED IT. Music education doesn’t happen in a bubble. No matter how masterful we are as music educators, we can’t do it alone. It…
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TITLE: Timpani Maintenance
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: October 3, 2023
Curated from YAMAHA – by Dr. Dave Gerhart SOLUTIONS TO COMMON TIMPANI PROBLEMS. The percussion family consists of vast number of instruments. In a standard music room, there will be timpani, marimbas, xylophones, bells, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, tambourine, triangles and much more. All require regular care and maintenance. In this article, we’ll talk about one of the most…
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TITLE: Fundraising Without Selling
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: September 7, 2023
Curated from YAMAHA – by Tyler Swick – TIRED OF SELLING COOKIE DOUGH, WRAPPING PAPER OR COUPON BOOKS? HERE ARE SOME UNCONVENTIONAL WAYS TO FUNDRAISE WITHOUT SELLING ANYTHING. Chances are high that either as a student or teacher, you’ve attempted to sell cookie dough, chocolate, wrapping paper, popcorn or coupon books in order to raise funds for your music program….
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TITLE: The World’s Best Jazz Play-along Tracks-Here’s How the Aebersold Series Just Got Better
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: August 26, 2023
Although Nottelmann Music receives no compensation for this post, we thought it was important for our music educator friends to know about this. Those legendary tracks that have helped thousands of musicians to learn jazz is now available as JAZZBOOKS STREAMING. Affordable access to arguably the worlds best jazz play-alongs. “Anything Abersold Anywhere.” Check it out!
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TITLE: 10 Ways to Make Your Students’ Day
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: August 17, 2023
Curated from YAMAHA – by Jarrett Lipman – KIDS ARE EXCITED TO SEE TEACHERS WHO ARE EXCITED TO SEE THEM, SO BRING YOUR A-GAME EVERY DAY. Students look forward to learning from teachers who are excited to teach them. When your students come to your class, your body language and interaction set the tone for the rehearsal. Are you starting…
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TITLE: Switching to Horn for the Intermediate Player
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: August 14, 2023
Curated from BandWorld – by Ashton Bowles – Click on the photo or link below to download a horn book for your intermediate players switching over to the horn. In addition to the horn book, students and teachers can access helpful videos via QR codes. This model project was created by 3rd year American Band College candidate, Ashton Bowles. Full…
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TITLE: 5 RECRUITMENT TIPS YOU MUST TRY!
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: July 6, 2023
Curated from YAMAHA – by Johanna M. Kitchell – RECRUITMENT IS A BIG PART OF ENSEMBLE DIRECTORS’ JOBS. DON’T LOOK AT IT AS A BURDEN, BUT RATHER AS A WAY OF TURNING POTENTIAL STUDENTS INTO “OUR KIDS.” The summer before I started 4th grade, I attended a week-long instrument camp, where we spent an hour each day learning about and…
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