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The Finished Bass2103 viewsAfter two days of hard work, the Bass Marimba is finished. Let's Play!
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The Finished Bass1991 views
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The Chisel2032 viewsStudents are taught about the chisel used for carving and tuning each tone bar.
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The Bass Marimba and The Aussie2034 viewsTwo finished marimbas stand proudly in the music room, ready for students to play. Four days, two marimbas, a lifetime of music!
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The Bass Marimba and The Aussie1905 views
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The Aussie Takes Shape2341 viewsAs each bar was finished, it was mounted on the Aussie frame. The excitement grew as the marimba got closer and closer to being finished.
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Teamwork2228 viewsMr. Radford supervises students in the craft of wood carving.
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Special Guests1885 viewsThe bass marimba soon began to draw special visitors into the music room.
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Special Guests2192 views
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Signing the Bars2000 viewsEach student was asked to autograph the underside of a tone bar. "We made this!"
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Signing the Bars2462 views
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Signing the Bars2196 views
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Sanding and Buffing2205 views
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Sanding and Buffing3384 viewsYounger students got to go outside to sand and buff each bar. This prepared them for the final finish coat.
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Sanding and Buffing2051 views
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Playing the Aussie and the Bass!2745 views
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Playing the Aussie and the Bass!2239 views
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Playing the Aussie and the Bass!2464 views
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Playing the Aussie and the Bass!3041 views
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Playing the Aussie and the Bass!1895 views
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