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This is the sixth year the Big Band has joined professional jazz performers from around the world at the Newport Jazz Fest. Not only do students get to perform in front of hundreds of enthusiastic fans, they are also able to network with other musicians, gain confidence in their own abilities and prepare for future auditions.
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