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St. John's High School Symphonic Band

Season 2 Episode 208 | 26m 46s

Under the direction of band director and St. Johns alumnus Roy Davis, students strive to maintain a long tradition of straight ones at district festival. Includes full preview performances of "Amparito Roca," by Jamie Texidor and "Emperata Overture," by Claude T. Smith recorded in WKAR Studio A at Michigan State University. Hosted by WKAR's Peter Whorf.

Aired: 11/20/15

Rating: TV-G

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