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My Musical Life
Season 12
Episode 4
Budding musical genius can be found in big cities and small communities, including the historic California Gold Rush town of Nevada City. Here, a unique program called Music in the Mountains is discovering and nurturing young composers as they explore their own wildly diverse musical styles and passions.
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