Julie McDonald describes how joining a band has ignited something special in her son
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Julie McDonald describes how joining a band has ignited something special in her son
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June 15, 2016
A closer look at Backbeat, an Edmonton school of rock, that teaches kids between six and 18 about music. In the last four years, the number of youth musicians has grown from 25 to 200. This Father's Day, 19 bands will showcase their talent in a block party south of Whyte Avenue.
Julie McDonald describes how joining a band has ignited something special in her son
Description
June 15, 2016
A closer look at Backbeat, an Edmonton school of rock, that teaches kids between six and 18 about music. In the last four years, the number of youth musicians has grown from 25 to 200. This Father's Day, 19 bands will showcase their talent in a block party south of Whyte Avenue.
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