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LUCAS FLOYD composer / oboist (b. 1988)

466 10th Ave, Apt. B San Francisco, CA 94118

(562) 665-3970 lucas.c.fl[email protected]

www.lucasfloyd.com

current as of 5/17/16 EDUCATION Master of Music, Composition. May 2014, San Francisco Conservatory of Music Bachelor of Music, Composition. Cum Laude, Dec. 2011, Biola University

PRIVATE STUDY Composition 2013-2014 Elinor Armer (SFCM) 2012-2013 Conrad Susa (SFCM) 2009-2011 Robert Denham (Biola) 2010 Alex Lu (Biola) 2008-2009 Lawrence Mumford (Biola) 2007-2008 Christopher Wills (Biola)

Oboe 2007-2011 Jane Green (Biola) 2005-2007 Carlos Otárola (Principal , National Symphony of Perú)

MUSIC-RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Current Private Music Teacher: Oboe / Theory / Beginning , Dec. 2007 – present (various locations) Music Engraver: freelance contract engraving work, Nov. 2007 – present (various locations)

Past BCP Music: contract engraving / proofing work, May 2014 – present (San Jose, CA) Kid’s Connection: Music Teacher, Feb. 2015 – Jun. 2015 (Foster City, CA) San Francisco Girls Chorus: Assistant Librarian Intern, Nov. 2014 – Aug. 2015 (San Francisco, CA) Samuel Adams (composer): Assistant, Jan. 2014 – Sept. 2014 (Oakland, CA) Americana Orchestra: Development & Communications Intern, Mar. 2014 – May 2014 (San Francisco, CA) Conservatory in the Schools: Music Consultant, Sept. 2012 – May 2014 (San Francisco, CA) Little Opera: Guest Composer, Feb. – Nov. 2014 (San Francisco, CA)

1 Stanford University Youth Orchestra: Resident Instructor, July 2013, July 2014 (Stanford, CA) Virtuosos Russian Music Academy: Music Theory Teacher, May – July 2012 (Fountain Valley, CA) Biola University Conservatory of Music: Music Theory Tutor/T.A., Aug. 2009 – May 2012 (La Mirada, CA)

HONORS Competitions Quadre Composition Contest, 2015: Honorable Mention for Of Growing Old and Change. (Mountain View, CA). Abundant Silence Publishing: Second Place in 2014 Composition Contest for String Quartet No . 1. Publication contract and performance, January 2015 (Denver, CO). The Guerrilla Composers Guild: Winner of 2013 Percussion Project, for Five Miniatures. Performance and studio recording, Apr. 2013 (San Francisco, CA). The American Harp Society (Orange County Chapter): Winner of the 2011 Composition Competition, for Hypnotic Dances. Performance, Aug. 2012 (Anaheim, CA). Brazosport Symphony Orchestra: Winner of Composition Contest for Suite for Orchestra. Performance, May 2012 (Lake Jackson, TX). Biola University Professional Ensemble Recording Competition (PERC): Winner for Piano Trio No. 1. Recording session, Apr. 2011 (La Mirada, CA). Biola University Composition Competition (adjudicated by Ian Krouse): Honorable Mention for Piano Trio No. 1, Apr. 2011 (La Mirada, CA). RealNewMusic Art Song Competition: Winner for A Penny For Your Coy Fish. Performance and panel discussion, Sept. 2010 (Whittier College). Biola University PERC: Winner for Tumult. Recording session with the Vientos Trio, Apr. 2010 (La Mirada, CA). Biola University PERC: Winner for Omaggio a Gabrieli. Recording session with Brass Pacifica, May 2009 (La Mirada, CA). Biola University Composition Competition (adjudicated by Frank LaRocca): Second Place for String Quartet No. 1, Apr. 2009 (La Mirada, CA).

Festivals Hot Air Music Festival: performance of , Mar. 2015 (San Francisco, CA). 2014 Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers: performance of Piano Thoughts Vol. 1, Oct. 9 2014 (Biola University). 12th Annual Festival of Contemporary Music: performance of Piano Thoughts Vol. 1, June 2014 (Berkeley, CA). KLK New Music Festival: Violin Concerto accepted for performance, Apr. 2014 (L’viv, Ukraine). Hot Air Music Festival: performance of Five Miniatures, Mar. 2014 (San Francisco, CA). NewNowNorse Music Festival: performance of Omaggio a Gabrielli. sat on panel discussion. Mar. 2011 (Northern Kentucky University). RealNewMusic Festival: performance of A Penny for Your Coy Fish, Sept. 2010 (Whittier College). Masterclasses John Adams: presented Violin Concerto in progress, Dec. 2013. Don Freund: presented Piano Trio No. 1, Mar. 2011.

Awards Epsilon Kappa Epsilon Honor Society: inducted as a member, Dec. 2011 (Biola University). Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges: inducted as member in Dec. 2010 (Biola University).

2 Rayner Brown Composition Award, May 2010 (Biola University). Biola University Film Festival: “Best Original Score” for Horizons, Apr. 2009. Biola Youth Instrumental Music: “Most Promising Musician”, May 2004.

Other Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, guest speaker for Evan Eliason’s music classes, Jan. 2013 (La Mirada, CA). Biola Symphony Orchestra: soloist in Concerto Concert performing Elgar’s Soliloquy for Oboe and Orchestra, May 2011. Biola Symphony Orchestra: soloist in the premiere of Robert Denham’s Missing Missy (Of Loss and Hope), for English horn and orchestra, Nov. 2008. National Children’s Choir of Peru: chorister; directed by Oswaldo Kuan, Fall 2000.

ORIGINAL WORKS *denotes current work(s) in progress. Large Ensemble Dreaming is Dangerous: chamber orchestra (2.2.2.2 / 2.2.2.0 / strings). 9’ (2015) Rocky Rising Light: concert band (fl1-3.cl1-2.bcl.bsn / sop sax.alto sax1-2.ten sax.bar sax / tpt1-2.hn.barhn.tbn.tba / timp.perc1-2 / elec bass). 6’ (2015) Violin Concerto: solo violin, string orchestra. 25’ (2013) A Borrowed Melody in Three Moods: symphony orchestra (3[3/pic].2+eh.2+bc1.2+cbsn / 4.3.3.1 / timp+2 / hp / strings). 4’ (2013) Fantasy-March: chamber orchestra (1.1.1.1 / 1.0.0.0 / 3 / hp.cel / strings). 11’ (2013) Suite for Orchestra: symphony orchestra (2[2/pic].2[2/eh].2.2 / 4.2.3.1 / timp+3 / hp / strings). 15’ (2011)

Chamber *(new work for Amaranth): 2 violins, viola, cello. Cloud Music: horn, , . (2014) Chase Study: 2 flutes. 3’ (2014) Five Miniatures for Two Percussionists: 2 percussionists. 6’ (2013) Six Duets for two Cellos: 2 cellos. 18’ (2013) Piano Trio No. 1: violin, cello, piano. 14’ (2011) Of Growing Old and Change: horn & piano. 7’ (2010) Midnight Music for Six Instruments: bass , 2 vibraphones, harpsichord, cello, contrabass. 23’ (2010) Tumult: oboe, clarinet, . 11’ (2009) Hypnotic Dances: alto flute, harp. 13’ (2009) String Quartet No. 1: 2 violins, viola, cello. 11’ (2008) Omaggio a Gabrieli: 2 , horn, trombone, tuba. 6’ (2008)

Choral / Vocal Viderunt Omnes: SATB choir. text from Psalm 98:3,4,2. 3’ (2014) The Christ Child Lay: SATB choir, oboe, finger cymbals. text by G.K. Chesterton. 3’ (2013) The Heart: SATB choir. text from Jeremiah 17:9-10. 7’ (2010) A Penny for Your Coy Fish: soprano, oboe. text by Karlyn Risher. 6’ (2010)

Solo Instrument

3 Piano Thoughts, Vol. 3: piano. 9’ (2016) Piano Thoughts, Vol. 2: piano. 7’ (2015) To Forget / To Remember: viola. 7’ (2014) Piano Thoughts, Vol. 1: piano. 6’ (2013) Two Autumnal Pieces: piano. 10’ (2008)

Other / Collaborations *Good Cycles, an ongoing collection of piano improvisations. Ambient Advent, a pair of advent hymns tinkered with via melodic deconstruction. (2014) Interludes for Good Friday, to accompany church reading service. narrator, voice, strings, harp, timpani. 20’ (2012)

Film Scores Finding Fire. 6’ (2009) Horizons. 5’30’ (2009) The Monkey. 3’ (2008) Sub Rosa. 3’ (2008)

Arrangements / Instrumental Accompaniments 10,000 Reasons, Matt Redman: string orchestra. 2’30” (2014) The God of Abraham Praise, traditional Hebrew melody: string quartet, oboe, piano. 3’30” (2013) Our Great God, Fernando Ortega: string quartet, oboe, piano. 3’30” (2013) Greet the Dawn, by Pearl Botts: string quintet parts for album recording. 4’20” (2012) How Great Thou Art, Stuart K. Hine: mezzo-soprano, oboe, violin, cello. 3’45” (2012) Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, traditional American melody: string quartet worship accompaniment. 2’35”(2012) Be Thou My Vision, Irish folk melody: string quartet. 2’ (2012) Before the Throne of God Above, traditional American melody: string quartet. 5’ (2012) All Creatures of Our God and King, by Francis of Assisi: string quartet. 2’30” (2012) What Wondrous Love is This?, traditional: mezzo-soprano, string quintet. 4’30” (2011) Love Never Fails You, by Brandon Heath and Chad Cate: string trio accompaniment. 3’ (2011) Spirit Waltz, by Eric Owyoung: string quintet accompaniment. 4’ (2011) All Creatures of Our God and King, by Francis of Assisi: string quintet accompaniment. 5’40” (2010) In Christ Alone/How Deep the Father’s Love (medley), by Keith and Krystyn Getty/Stuart Townend: string quintet accompaniment. 5’25” (2010) March from ‘Partenope’, by G. F. Handel: piccolo , organ. 1’15” (2010) Easter Song, by Anne Herring: chamber orchestra. 3’40” (2010)

SELECT PERFORMANCES Upcoming 2016, June 11: Piano Thoughts, Vols. 1 & 2 - Mazdak Khamda, at Jarvis Conservatory (Napa, CA)

Past

4 2016, April 29: Piano Thoughts, Vols. 3 (premiere) - Nicholas Phillips, at the Center for New Music (San Francisco, CA) 2016, Mar. 2: Piano Thoughts, Vol. 2, Paul Barnes, at University of Nebraska -Lincoln (Lincoln, NE). 2016, Feb. 4: Piano Thoughts, Vol. 2, Paul Barnes, at Jacksonville University (Jacksonville, FL). 2016, Jan. 19: Piano Thoughts, Vols. 1 & 2, Paul Barnes, at Pepperdine University (Malibu, CA). 2015, Sept. 13: Piano Thoughts, Vols. 1 & 2 - Mazdak Khamda, at the Napa Valley Performing Arts Center (Napa, CA) 2015, June 18: Piano Thoughts, Vol. 1 - Paul Barnes, at the Vienna Conservatory (Vienna, Austria) 2015, May 22: Dreaming is Dangerous - OneFoundSound, at Heron Arts (San Francisco, CA) 2015, Apr. 20: Piano Thoughts, Vols. 1 & 2 - Paul Barnes, at Cutting Edge Concerts, Symphony Space (New York, NY) 2015, Apr.3: Interludes for Good Friday - Steve Brooks, Calvary Baptist Church (Huntington Beach, CA) 2015, Mar. 24: Piano Thoughts, Vol. 1 - Paul Barnes, at a lecture/recital, Seoul National University (Seoul, Korea) 2015, Mar. 20: Piano Thoughts, Vol. 1 - Paul Barnes, at a lecture/recital, Seoul National University (Seoul, Korea) 2015, Mar. 20: Rocky Rising Light - East High School Concert Band (Denver, OR) 2015, Mar. 15: Violin Concerto - Alex Granger, Hot Air Music Festival ad hoc string orchestra, Eric Choate, conductor (San Francisco Conservatory of Music) 2015, Jan. 28: Piano Thoughts, Vol. 1 - Paul Barnes, in presentation for the Oregon Music Teachers Association (Portland, OR) 2015, Jan. 30: Piano Thoughts, Vol. 1 - Paul Barnes (Clackamas Community College, Oregon City, OR) 2015, Jan. 31: String Quartet No. 1 - Sarah Whitnah, Leslie Sawyer, Donald Schumacher, Richard vonForester, at Wash Park Center for Music & Arts in (Denver, CO) 2014, Dec. 13: Coud Music - International Low Brass Trio, at 7th Ave. Performances (San Francisco, CA) 2014, Oct. 9: Piano Thoughts, Vol. 1 - Paul Barnes, at CFAMC 2014 (Biola University) 2014, Sept. 28: Omaggio a Gabrieli - Andrew Burns, C.J. Brincefield, Brandon Guillen, Ryan Briley, Matthew Hastings (Ohio Northern University) 2014, June 21: Piano Thoughts, Vol. 1 - Britton Day, at FCM 2014 (Berkeley, CA) 2014, May 10: Viderunt Omnes - International Orange Chorale led by Zaine Fiala (SFCM) 2014, Apr. 27: Violin Concerto - Alex Granger, SFCM ad hoc string orchestra, Eric Choate, conductor (SFCM) 2014, Apr. 27: Chase Study - William Cedeño, Christy Kim (SFCM) 2014, Apr. 27: To Forget / To Remember - Vijay Chalashani (SFCM) 2014, Apr. 27: Piano Thoughts, Vol. 1 - Rachel Kim (SFCM) 2014, Apr. 27: Five Miniatures for Two Percussionists - Trevor Dolce, Elizabeth Hall (SFCM) 2014, Apr. 12: Six Duets for Two Cellos - Celli@Berkeley, at the ACCI Gallery (Berkeley, CA) 2014, Mar. 2: Five Miniatures for Two Percussionists - McKenzie Camp, Nicholas Matthiesen, at Hot Air Festival (SFCM) 2014, Feb. 28: To Forget / To Remember - Vijay Chalasani (SFCM) 2013, Dec. 6: The Christ Child Lay - Paul Delgado Singers, First Presbyterian Church (Fullerton, CA) 2013, Nov. 22: Piano Thoughts, Vol. 1 - Rachel Kim (SFCM) 2013, June 2: Our Great God (arr.) - musicians of Grace EV Free Church (La Mirada, CA) 2013, June 2: The God of Abraham Praise (arr.) - musicians of Grace EV Free Church (La Mirada, CA) 2013, May 19: Six Duets for Two Cellos - Sarah Jong, Sarah McGrath (Biola University) 2013, Apr. 26: Six Duets for Two Cellos - Matthew Linaman, Andres Vera (SFCM) 2013, Apr. 18: Five Miniatures for Two Percussionists - McKenzie Camp, Nick Matthiesen (SF Center for New Music) 2013, Apr. 17: Hypnotic Dances - Mary Dropkin, Eileen Holt (University of Redlands)

5 2013, Apr. 16: Fantasy-March - SFCM New Music Ensemble, conducted by Jacques Desjardins (SFCM) 2013, March 29: Interludes for Good Friday - musicians of Grace EV Free Church (La Mirada, CA) 2013, Mar. 20: Waters - Lora Libby, Eric Choate (SFCM) 2012, Aug. 11: March from ‘Partenope’ (arr.) - Brandon Cave, Olivia Buthod (Norman, OK). 2012, Aug. 4: Hypnotic Dances - Eileen Holt, Peter Speziale (Mission Viejo, CA) 2012, June 3: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (arr.) - Michelle Reed, Paul Brown, Emily Roemer, Rebecca Menke (Klamath Falls, OR) 2012, June 3: Be Thou My Vision (arr.) - Michelle Reed, Paul Brown, Emily Roemer, Rebecca Menke (Klamath Falls, OR) 2012, June 3: Before the Throne of God Above (arr.) - Michelle Reed, Paul Brown, Emily Roemer, Rebecca Menke (Klamath Falls, OR) 2012, June 3: All Creatures of our God and King (arr.) - Michelle Reed, Paul Brown, Emily Roemer, Rebecca Menke (Klamath Falls, OR) 2012, May 20: How Great Thou Art (arr.) - Sara Beth Hooper, Lucas Floyd, Alex Granger, Hannah McGarvey (Palos Verdes, CA) 2012, May 5: Suite for Orchestra - Brazosport Symphony Orchestra, conducted by John Ricarte (Lake Jackson, TX) 2012, April 6: Interludes for Good Friday - musicians of Grace EV Free Church (La Mirada, CA) 2011, Nov. 21: Suite for Orchestra - Biola Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Nathan Cottrell (BU) 2011, Nov. 21: Piano Trio No. 1 - Jiayi Shi (accompanist to Midori), Olivia Cottrell, Nathan Cottrell (BU) 2011, Nov. 21: Two Autumnal Pieces - Joel Balzun (Biola University) 2011, Nov. 21: String Quartet No. 1 - Olivia Cottrell, Stephanie Lowe, Hector Gonzalez, Sarah Quale (BU) 2011, Sep. 2: Spirit Waltz (arr.) - Stephanie Lowe, Olivia Cottrell, Hector Gonzales, Sarah Quale, Bryson Rankin (BU) 2011, Jun. 24: Love Never Fails You (arr.) - Allen Smithson, Kris Miller, Andrea Lively (Springfield, VA) 2011, May 10: Piano Trio No. 1 - Olivia Cottrell, Nathan Cottrell, Trevor Gomes (BU) 2011, Apr. 22: Piano Trio No. 1 - Timothy Lees (concertmaster of Cincinatti Symphony), Marlin Owen, Jiayi Shi (BU) 2011, Apr. 17: Spirit Waltz (arr.) - Stephanie Lowe, Olivia Cottrell, Hector Gonzales, Sarah Quale, Bryson Rankin (BU) 2011, Mar. 19: Omaggio a Gabrieli - Polaris Brass Quintet (Northern Kentucky University) 2011, Mar. 8: Two Autumnal Pieces - Melia Vanda (BU) 2010, Dec. 6: Rejoice O Virgin (arr.) - Danielle Evans, Evelyn Sanchez (BU) 2010, Oct. 27: A Penny for Your Coy Fish - Lucas Floyd, Jessica Kremer (BU) 2010, Oct. 27: Of Growing Old and Change - Beau Knechtel, Rachel Trenbeath (BU) 2010, Sep. 18: A Penny for Your Coy Fish - Lucas Floyd, Melody Versoza (Whittier College) 2010, Aug. 27: All Creatures of Our God and King (arr.) - Alex Granger, Olivia Cottrell, Anna Cottrell, Nathan Cottrell, David Wolfe (BU) 2010, Aug. 27: In Christ Alone/How Deep the Father’s Love (medley) (arr.) - Alex Granger, Olivia Cottrell, Anna Cottrell, Nathan Cottrell, David Wolfe (BU) 2010, Aug. 6: March from ‘Partenope’ (arr.) - Andy Peterson, Sam Anderson (St. Paul, MN) 2010, May 14: Tumult - Vientos Trio (BU) 2010, May 4: Midnight Music for Six Instruments - Ruth Langworthy, Nathan Cottrell, Evan Eliason, Trevor Gomes, Kevin Brown (BU) 2010, May 4: Hypnotic Dances - Anna Monsma, Evelyn Sanchez (BU) 2010, Mar. 4: Easter Song (arr.) - Grace EV Free Orchestra (La Mirada, CA)

6 2010, Mar. 10: Two Autumnal Pieces - Trevor Gomes (BU) 2009, May 10: Omaggio a Gabrieli - Brass Pacifica (BU) 2009, Apr. 28: String Quartet No. 1 - Phil Glen, Heidi Seifert, Anna Cottrell, Sarah Quale (BU) 2009, Apr. 28: Omaggio a Gabrieli - Ryan Hallum, Daniel Summers, Katie Devine, Matt Fell, Beth Mitchell (BU) 2009, Feb. 24: String Quartet No. 1 - Phil Glen, Heidi Seifert, JB Weiners, Sarah Quale (BU) 2008, Feb. 24: Two Autumnal Pieces - Rachel Trenbeath (BU) 2007, Dec. 24: So Blessed (arr.) - Grace EV Free Orchestra (La Mirada, CA)

PUBLICATIONS Imagine Music Publishing *accepted on 4-17-’12; publication TBA A Penny For Your Coy Fish Tumult Two Autumnal Pieces*

Abundant Silence Publishing String Quartet No. 1

NewOrnate Press Unless noted, all other concert works are published through this, the composer’s own publishing company.

MEMBERSHIPS ASCAP (The American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers) SCI (Society of Composers, Inc.) ACF (American Composers Forum) BACHS (Biola Alumni Honors Composers Society) CFAMC (Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2007, Dec. – present: Private Music instruction, in oboe, composition, music theory, and beginning piano. 2013, July - Aug.: Stanford Youth University, lectured weekly on composition-related topics as Residential Instructor. 2012, Sept. – 2014, May: Conservatory in the Schools, consultant at James Lick Middle School (San Francisco, CA). 2012, May-July: Virtuosos Russian Music Academy (Fountain Valley, CA), music theory teacher. 2011, Aug. - 2012, May: Biola University, teacher’s assistant for Music Theory I. 2011, Feb.-May: Biola University, instructed various stand-in class sessions for Music Theory I. 2010, Aug.-Dec.: Biola University, instructed weekly review sessions for Music Theory I. 2009, Sept. – 2011, May: Biola University, private tutoring in music theory.

CONDUCTING EXPERIENCE various recording sessions of my own music. 2012, April 6: Interludes for Good Friday, by Lucas Floyd; Good Friday Service at Grace EV Free Church (La Mirada, CA)

7 2010. May 4: Midnight Music for Six Instruments, by Lucas Floyd; Biola University Composition Competition Concert, 2010 (Biola University)

SELECT OBOE REPERTOIRE/EXPERIENCE Solo/Concerto Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in D Minor, Op. 9, No. 2 Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in D, Op. 7, No. 6 Britten: Six Metamorphoses after Ovid, Op. 49 Elgar: Soliloquy for Oboe and Orchestra Geminiani: 2 oboe sonatas Handel: 3 oboe sonatas Marcello: Oboe Concerto in D Minor Mozart: Oboe Concerto in C, K 314 Nielsen: Fantasiestücke for Oboe, Op. 2 Poulenc: Sonata for Oboe & Piano Schumann: 3 Romances, Op. 94 Vaughan Williams: Oboe Concerto Vivaldi: Oboe Concerto in A Minor

Chamber Crumb: Ancient Voices of Children Danzi: Quintet in E minor, Op. 67, No. 2 Fine: Partita Ibert: Capriccio for 10 Instruments Milhaud: La Chemunée Du Roi René, Op. 205 Mozart: Oboe Quartet in F, K 370 Muczynski: Quintet for Winds Prokofiev: Quintet in G Minor, Op. 39 Schuller: Suite for Woodwind Ensemble

Orchestral Bach: Cantata BWV 140 (ob. I) Barber: Essay for Orchestra No. 1 (ob. I) Beethoven: Egmont Overture (ob. I) Beethoven: Symphony No. 7, Op. 92 (ob. I) Bernstein: Overture from “Candide” (ob. II) Copland: “Hoe Down” from Rodeo (ob. I) Handel: Messiah (ob. I) Haydn: Symphony No. 94 “Surprise” (ob. I) Ives: Variations on America (ob. I) Orff: Carmina Burana (ob. I)

8 Prokofiev: Lieutenant Kijé Symphonic Suite, Op. 60 (ob. II) Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet Suites (ob. I/II) Schuman: New England Triptych (ob. I) Shostakovich: Symphony No. 1 (ob. I) Smetana: The Moldau (ob. II) Stravinsky: Firebird Suite (ob. II) Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty Suite, Op. 66a (eh)

Opera/Musical Arlen/Stothart: The Wizard of Oz (1987) (ob./e.h.) Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro (ob. I) Nicolai: The Merry Wives of Windsor (ob. I) Poulenc: Dialogues of the Carmelites (ob. I) Schönberg: Les Misérables (School Edition) (ob./e.h.) Sondheim: Sweeney Todd (ob./e.h.) Willson: The Music Man (ob./e.h.)

OTHER EXPERIENCE/SKILLS Freelance engraving and copying of scores using Sibelius Sequencing/recording using Logic and Garageband Fluent in Spanish

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