2013 Product Catalog

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who we are
MusicFirst, the Digital Education Division of the Music Sales Group, was founded with one mission in mind: offer music teachers and their students easy-to-use, affordable cloud-based solutions that enable music learning, creation, assessment, sharing, and exploration on any device at any time, anywhere. The MusicFirst team is made up of current and former music educators with decades of experience with integrating technology effectively into the music curriculum. Our staff is always available to answer any questions you may have, and can train you on how to implement any music technology tool into your teaching.

what is the

cloud?

We firmly believe that the future of music software is in the cloud. Instead of purchasing a boxed software product and having it installed on a school computer, cloud-based software lives online. To access cloudbased software, all you need is a web browser. This allows teachers and students to utilize state-of-the-art software tools on any computer at any time. Or for that matter, any internet enabled device, like an iPad, smartphone, laptop, or even a Smart Board.

what it means to you

There are many benefits to using software in the cloud! Here are a few that you will wonder how you lived without. All teacher and student work is saved in the cloud, making assessment easy and convenient. Because the software lives online, you never have to worry about upgrading or getting your school IT department involved. Now every student in your program can have access to the latest software for a fraction of the cost you would pay for site licenses and individual copies of software. Students and teachers can access their work and software anywhere. Teachers have ultimate control over what students can utilize and work on. Our software is cross-platform and is tablet ready it really can be used on anything: iPad, smart phone, laptop, whiteboard, PC, and more!

Music Theory & Aural Skills

intuitive music theory software

Musition is a comprehensive music theory and musicianship software

package, suitable for students of all ages and abilities. Interactive drill-based teaching makes learning music theory fundamentals fun and easy! Complete with 34 topics, a clean and simple interface and sophisticated yet easy to use record keeping features, Musition is the ultimate music theory tool for teachers and students. Reduce your grading by using Musition to create electronic worksheets, with all your student scores and tasks stored in the Cloud. Students learn how to read and write music, understand scale and chord structures, improve a sense of rhythm, understand instrument keys and transposition and comprehend musical terms and symbols. Designed for students of all ages and abilities, and great for both Windows and Mac. Regardless of their musical style classical, jazz or contemporary the exercises in Musition will help students reinforce and expand their knowledge. Solfege controller allows students to enter their answers using Solfege note names (Do, Re, Mi, Fa, etc). The on screen piano and guitar allows students to enter their answers by clicking the notes on a keyboard or fretboard.

Bundle with Auralia and save!

SKU
9910-62462-00 9910-62464-00 9511-65268-00 9511-65272-00 9910-62463-00

Description
Musition single copy for school Musition 5-user lab pack Musition multi-user (minimum 10) Musition Cloud license, per student Musition Individual Student Edition

Price
$149 per individual box $499 per individual box $80 per individual box $29 year subscription $99 per individual box

SKU
9910-62476-00 9910-62478-00 9511-65270-00 9511-65274-00 9910-62477-00

Description
Aur. & Mus. bundle, single copy for school Aur. & Mus. bundle, 5-user lab pack Aur & Mus. 4 multi-user license, per seat Aur. & Mus. 4 Cloud license, per student Aur. & Mus. Individual Student Edition bundle

Price
$249 per individual box $799 per individual box $60 per individual box $24.50 year subscription $159 per individual box

To find out more about implementing an educational version of Musition in your music program, visit musicfirst.com

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Music Theory & Aural Skills

the most complete ear training tool available

Auralia is a comprehensive, engaging, and easy-to-use ear

training program. With 41 topics, this software is by far the most comprehensive ear training package available today! Auralias aural training exercises are perfect for everyone from beginners to advanced students. The software is suitable for both classical and contemporary musicians of any age and ability.
Use the Auralia Cloud Edition wherever you have an internet connection your results and settings are stored in the Cloud. Exercises including Intervals, Chords, Rhythm, and Harmony are integrated with powerful assessment tools. Fun and easy drill based teaching provides ear training on both Windows and Mac platforms. Suitable for classical, jazz, and contemporary musicians of any ability! Advanced students can move ahead, and less advanced students can consolidate their learning at their own pace. 24 courses guide you through all aspects of the program, integrating Drills, Lessons, and Tests across all topics. Features pitch recognition technology, allowing you to sing your answers into Auralia in topics such as Interval Singing and Chord Singing. Solfege controller allows students to enter their answers using Solfege note names (Do, Re, Mi, Fa, etc).
Bundle with Musition and save!
SKU
9910-62458-00 9910-62460-00 9511-65265-00 9511-65271-00 9910-62459-00

Description
Auralia single copy for school Auralia 5-user lab pack Auralia multi-user (minimum 10) Auralia Cloud license, per student Auralia Individual Student Edition

Price
$149 per individual box $499 per individual box $80 per individual box $29 per individual box $99 per individual box

SKU
9910-62476-00 9910-62478-00 9511-65267-00 9511-65273-00 9910-62477-00

Description
Aur. & Mus. single copy for school Aur. & Mus. 5-user lab pack Aur & Mus. multi-user license, per seat Aur. 4 & Mus. Cloud license, per student Aur. & Mus. Individual Student Edition

Price
$249 per individual box $799 per individual box $60 per individual box $24.50 year subscription $159 per individual box

To find out more about implementing an educational version of Auralia in your music program, visit musicfirst.com

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Music Theory & Aural Skills

a fun and educational tool for music composition O-Generator Learning to Compose uses Rock, Pop and Dance styles to explore the fundamentals of music and composition by manipulating individual sounds. The design engages students on a visual and aural level while encouraging them to create composition styles of their own. O-Generator is perfect for students learning basic songwriting comprehensive lessons encourage students to create their own complete songs. O-Generator is different from other software because students create their own music the loops are NOT preset!
Tailored for ages 8 16 years old, the software Includes a host of virtual contemporary instruments making it ideal for teaching songwriting to students with or without instrument playing ability. Allows students to create and record their own loops, which are saved as WAV/AIFF audio files. Files can be exported into any sequencer, enabling students to record vocals on top of music they have created. Short video tips help to improve workflow. The new larger screen allows for engaging graphics with an intuitive, easy-to-use circular design. Students participate in quizzes at the end of each lesson to test and refresh knowledge of the information covered. When saving, students can share songs between themselves or the teacher. Step-by-step audio lessons allow students to learn independently or in pairs via headphone splitters. Contains teacher guide and printable pages.
Bundle with O-Music World Music and save!
SKU
OGLTCSINGLE OGLTC5PAK OGLTCEXTRA OGLTCSCHOOL

Description
Learn To Compose - single copy Learn To Compose 5 pack LTC extra seats (add to 5 pack) LTC school wide license

Price per individual box SKU

$69 $169 $25 $599 OGBUNDLESINGLE OGBUNDLE5PAK OGBUNDLEEXTRA

Description
LTC/WM bundle - 1 copy LTC/WM bundle - 5 pack LTC/WM bundle - extra seats ( add to 5 pack)

Price per individual box

$125 $285 $40 $999

OGBUNDLESCHOOL LTC/WM bundle - school wide lisence

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Music Appreciation & Learning

explore african and latin music

O-Generator World Music allows students to explore African &

Latin Music. Students learn various styles from Salsa to Samba to African Soukous. O-Generator World Music features two parts; Play and Learn. The Play section is a unique live percussive experience that teaches students how to practice and play Latin American and African Rhythms. In the Learn section, students create rhythms and compose African and Latin music in the computer lab using step-by-step audio lessons, and their own creativity. NO preset loops! Live playing! The only software that allows students to play percussion in the classroom environment. Ideal for both independent and whole class learning. Features both a Teacher Guide Book and Screen Guide. Record function allows students to record their own loops, which are saved as WAV/AIFF audio files. These files can be imported into any sequencer such as Cubase, Audacity, Garageband, or Logic. Features a variety of videos with lessons on how to play world percussion. Step-by-step audio lessons allow students to learn independently or in pairs via headphone splitters. Ability to export as notation, for use in programs such as Sibelius or Finale. Intuitive, easy-to-use circular design. Tailored for students ages 10-17 years old, and is available at an accessible price.
Bundle with O-Music Learning to Compose and save!
SKU
OGWMSINGLE OGWM5PAK OGWMEXTRA OGWMSCHOOL

Description
World Music single copy World Music 5 pack World Music extra seats (add to 5 pack) World Music school wide license

Price per individual box $69 $169 $25 $599

SKU
OGBUNDLESINGLE OGBUNDLE5PAK OGBUNDLEEXTRA

Description
LTC/WM bundle - 1 copy LTC/WM bundle - 5 pack LTC/WM bundle - extra seats ( add to 5 pack)

Price per individual box $125 $285 $40 $999

OGBUNDLESCHOOL LTC/WM bundle - school wide lisence

To find out more about implementing an educational version of World Music in your music program, visit musicfirst.com

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Music Appreciation & Learning

the digital learning community for music

Music World from Charanga is a safe, new online space

where students can learn, explore and develop instrumental and musicianship skills. Ideal for beginner players, Charanga Music World is the perfect addition to your instrumental music program. Children learn in a fully personalized and stimulating online world with design inspired by some of the worlds most popular and successful childrens websites. Its serious learning and great fun: children love it! Features 24 instruments.
Kid-approved animation with colorful imagery. small groups, or individually. Backing tracks include Latin, reggae, rock, urban, grime, jazz, afro-beat, and Western classical style. Children watch musical video clips that correspond to which part of the World they are navigating: jungle, city, island, etc. Children have control over the tempo, backing track mix and the animation display. Routine opportunities for guided improvisation. Loads of videos show technique modeling appropriate to childrens level, inspirational performances, and funny clips. Aural skills are developed through copy-back activities and a composition app helps to stimulate personal creativity. Children take part in quizzes to assess their development at each stage of learning.
SKU
CMW250 CMW500 CMW750 CMWDL600 CMWDL3000

Tailored for children learning in whole-class ensembles,

Description
Charanga Music World (up to 250 student logins) Charanga Music World (up to 500 student logins) Charanga Music World (up to 750 student logins) District license (30 teachers/600 students) District license (150 teachers/3000 students)

Annual Subscription Price

$199 $299 $399 $999 $4,999

To find out more about implementing an educational version of Charanga Music World in your music program, visit musicfirst.com

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Music Appreciation & Learning

powerful multimedia tool for listening skill development

Focus on Sound is a fun, exciting new music education

software for Windows, AppleMac, tablets and smartphones which allows students to develop listening skills. Featuring hundreds of photos, recordings, music scores, videos and a fully integrated testing system, Focus on Sound provides two exciting new multimedia software products; Sound Words and Instruments. Developed for students aged 10 to 18, Focus on Sound: Instruments introduces the sound of musical instruments and voices, while Sound Words educates students on the terms used to describe musical composition and performance.
Sound Words provides over 500 terms that are defined using clear explanations, music notation, photos, and videos. Instruments uses images, audio, and specially-created videos to educate students on over 130 musical instruments across classical, folk, jazz, rock, and world music. Thousands of randomized listening tasks help students understand terminology and identify the look and sound of instruments. Students have access to Focus on Sound anywhere they have an internet connection, enabling them to work from home, computer lab, or the library. Teachers can choose to use the class-presentation mode, or allow students to work independently. Teachers receive detailed feedback on student progress and have the ability to export information to Excel spreadsheets.
SKU
FOS250 FOS500 FOS750 FOSDL10 FOSDL50

Description
Focus on Sound (250 student logins) Focus on Sound (500 student logins) Focus on Sound (750 student logins) District license (10 schools - 250 logins at each) District license (50 schools - 250 logins at each)

Annual Subscription Price

$199 $299 $399 $999 $4,999

To find out more about implementing an educational version of Focus on Sound in your music program, visit musicfirst.com

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Music Appreciation & Learning

naxosmusiclibrary
extensive streaming musical library

Naxos Music Library is a vast online library of classical,

jazz, country, world, rock, pop and blues music brought to you by the worlds leading classical music label Naxos. It is a comprehensive guide to all things classical music. The library contains complete catalogues or selected recordings of over 650 independent labels and features a wide range of standard and specialist repertoire. With the Naxos Music Library, students can discover an almost endless collection of music, and stream it instantly.
More than 81,350 CD-length recordings equivalent to 1,168,900 tracks uploaded, with addition of over 1,000 CD-length recordings every month. Music notes, cover artwork, tracklist, instrumentation and publisher information is provided. More than 40,000 composer and artist biographies. Search by composer, works or easy-to-use keyword search. Advanced Search enables search by 10 different categories, including playing time, year of composition, label, instrument and category. Professor playlists can be created for different assignments and courses. Students can also create their own playlists. Standard sound quality and premium sound quality flash streams. Online statistics and sophisticated functions for administrators of institutions. Simple setup without having to install special software. Access with computers or mobile devices from anywhere, anytime, in-campus or remote access.
SKU
NAXOS1 NAXOS3 NAXOS5

Description
Naxos audio library (1 user) Naxos audio library (3 users) Naxos audio library (5 users)

Annual Subscription Price

$225 $675 $1,125

To find out more about implementing an educational version of Naxos Music Library in your music program, visit musicfirst.com

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Music Appreciation & Learning

exploring the world of music composition

Inside Music provides students a fun, all encompassing

educational guide through the world of music composition. Three proficiency levels are offered; beginner, intermediate, and advanced, each of which include seven comprehensive lessons. Designed to bring together important resources for busy teachers, the lessons include a variety of listening examples, musical scores, and illustrations of important concepts. Inside Music can be accessed from a school computer lab, or students can work independently from any computer with an internet connection.
Lessons can be projected for an entire class from a single computer while students complete their assignments outside of class. A one-year license provides full access anytime, anywhere to an online composition curriculum, and instruction. Includes formative and summative assessments. Appropriate for general music, band, orchestra, choral programs, music production, and theory classes. Teacher pages include a program guide, lesson guides, and student account management tools. Designed with grades 5-12 in mind, however, it can be used at any grade depending on students prior knowledge. Appropriate for students who possess basic, intermediate, and advanced music literacy knowledge and skills. Fully compatible with interactive white board technology. Noteflight Crescendo is included as part of Inside Music, which allows student composers to create, play, share, and print their original compositions.
SKU
INSIDE1-9

Description
Inside Music (includes 150 student logins)

Annual Subscription Price

$259

To find out more about implementing an educational version of Inside Music in your music program, visit musicfirst.com

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Music Appreciation & Learning

making music history interactive

Music Delta offers a fun, graphical, interactive musical

experience for elementary students beginning music appreciation, general music or music history. It lives online and can be accessed by students on any computer via a school wide license. Developed originally in Norway, Music Delta takes a fun approach to learning about music history and appreciation, with animated characters guiding students through pop, jazz and classical music history. It also has several extremely creative areas where students can learn theory/fundamentals and also remix or interact with existing music to create their own versions of songs. The program features two sections: Music Delta Planet and Music Delta Master. Music Delta Planet contains introductory fun pages about music history, and is a place to sing and play folk songs. It uses animated characters and locations to show how music developed over time. Its totally interactive and a fun way to get started. Music Delta Master is a deeper, interactive and curriculum based series of modules on music performance, theory, composition and history. Students learn about music performance, music theory (featuring eight modules for study of all the rudiments of music), music composition and genres (including classical, pop/ rock, jazz and blues, as well as musical time periods, composers, artists, and instruments).
SKU
MD250 MD500 MD750 MDDL10 MDDL50

Description
Music Delta (250 student logins) Music Delta (500 student logins) Music Delta (750 student logins) District license (10 schools - 250 logins at each) District license (50 schools - 250 logins at each)

Annual Subscription Price

$199 $299 $399 $999 $4,999

To find out more about implementing an educational version of Music Delta in your music program, visit musicfirst.com

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Music Sequencing & Production

create music on the web

Soundation4Education is an affordable,

advanced

online music making application. Now educators have the ability to enable students to create and record on worldclass software in school and at home with full access to their work from any location. Soundation has all the features of a traditional DAW, including audio recording, USB MIDI input, and so much more. All online!
The worlds best cloud-based sequencer for education. You always have the latest version of the software every time you log in no software installation or software updates. FAST and EASY. No setup or learning curve. Works on any computer with internet access. Very low cost school wide educational pricing. Create and edit audio and MIDI entirely without downloading software. Cloud based, accessible directly in your web browser. Save your work and share it with others. Suite of Virtual Instruments including a drum machine, a GM synth and a sample player. Large loop library with 11 real time effects. Import MIDI files. Automation volume and pan. Audio recording and basic audio editing tools. Find out more at soundation4education.com.

SKU
SOUNDAT99 SOUNDAT250 SOUNDAT500 SOUNDAT750

Description
Single school site license (99 student logins) Single school site license (250 student logins) Single school site license (500 student logins) Single school site license (750 student logins)

Annual Subscription Price

$199 $299 $399 $499

To find out more about implementing an educational version of Soundation in your music program, visit musicfirst.com

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Music Notation

create, view, print and hear music in your browser

Noteflight is an online music application that lets you create, view, print and hear music notation with
professional quality, right in your web browser. Separate from the public Noteflight.com site, Noteflight also offers a product designed especially for K-12 educators that offers teachers and students a private, secure online community. Its perfect for group composition, repertoire sharing, informal sharing or anything else you want to do with notated music.

Specifically designed for K-12 learning. Easy-to-use interface allows younger learners to intuitively interact with notation and musical ideas. Young musicians can finally experience notation as a learning by doing activity - one that they can pursue both at school and at home with Noteflight. Can be used anywhere, anytime; frees teachers and students from labs or classrooms. Lessons and exercises are easily accessed from students home computer. Noteflight scores are accessible on any modern mobile device, including smartphones, the iPad and other tablets. Comes with on-going support and feature updates.
SKU
NFCLASSROOM NFTEACHER5

Description
Noteflight Classroom - 1 site, 250 student logins Noteflight Teacher - 5 sites, 75 students per site Noteflight customized license size

Annual Subscription Price

$195 $295 call for pricing

To find out more about implementing an educational version of Noteflight in your music program, visit musicfirst.com

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Training & Professional Development

Training stay up to date with the greatest music education tools available

At MusicFirst, we believe that effective music teacher training is essential. Technology moves so fast, it seems impossible to stay current and relevant we can help!
Our training focuses in two areas: Mastering existing tools for music software delve deeper inside the tools you own already or wish to purchase Using music software effectively in the classroom, both for teacher preparation and with students make the most of the tools available to deepen and broaden the quality of your teaching and the students learning, and develop great lesson plans and curriculum

Below is a sample of the most popular training courses we run. We can create customized trainings too.
Overview of music technology. How to get started with music technology in my school or district. The basics of music technology: MIDI, audio, software and hardware. Introduction to Finale, Sibelius or Noteflight (your choice). Introduction to GarageBand, Mixcraft, Pro Tools, Cubase or Sonar (your choice). Ear Training, Theory & Music Fundamentals training tools for music teachers. How to get started with using technology to compose/create music. Music technology tools for elementary, middle or high school teachers. Music technology tools for the band, choral or orchestral director. 21st century music technology cloud based tools and distance learning tools.
Price
$1,599 $999 $695 $495

SKU
TRAOSOD TRAOSHD TRAWBOD TRAWBHD

Description
One day on site training (6 hour contact time) Half day on site training (3 hour contact time) One day web-based training (6 hour contact time) Half day web-based training (3 hour contact time)

To find out more about how our Training and Professional Development can benefit your school, visit musicfirst.com

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2013 Price List

SKU 9910-62462-00 9910-62464-00 9511-65268-00 9511-65272-00 9910-62463-00 9910-62458-00 9910-62460-00 9511-65265-00 9511-65271-00 9910-62459-00 9910-62476-00 9910-62478-00 9511-65267-00 9511-65270-00 9511-65274-00 9511-65273-00 9910-62477-00 MD250 MD500 MD750 MDDL10 MDDL50 SOUNDAT99 SOUNDAT250 SOUNDAT500 SOUNDAT750 OGLTCSINGLE OGLTC5PAK OGLTCEXTRA OGLTCSCHOOL Description Musition single copy for school Musition 5-user lab pack Musition multi-user (minimum 10) Musition Cloud license, per student Musition Individual Student Edition Auralia single copy for school Auralia 5-user lab pack Auralia multi-user (minimum 10) Auralia Cloud license, per student Auralia Individual Student Edition Aur. & Mus. bundle, single copy for school Aur. & Mus. bundle, 5-user lab pack Aur & Mus. multi-user license, per seat Aur & Mus. 4 multi-user license, per seat Aur. & Mus. 4 Cloud license, per student Aur. 4 & Mus. Cloud license, per student Aur. & Mus. Individual Student Edition Music Delta (250 student logins) Music Delta (500 student logins) Music Delta (750 student logins) District license (10 schools /250 logins) District license (50 schools /250 logins) Single school license (99 student logins) Single school license (250 student logins) Single school license (500 student logins) Single school license (750 student logins) Learn To Compose - single copy Learn To Compose 5 pack LTC extra seats (add to 5 pack) LTC school wide license Price $149 per invividual box $499 per invividual box $80 per invividual box $29 year subscription $99 per invividual box $149 per invividual box $499 per invividual box $80 per invividual box $29 year subscription $99 per invividual box $249 per invividual box $799 per invividual box $60 per invividual box $60 per invividual box $24.50 year subscription $24.50 year subscription $159 per invividual box $199 annual subscription $299 annual subscription $399 annual subscription $999 annual subscription $199 annual subscription $299 annual subscription $399 annual subscription $499 annual subscription $69 per invividual box $169 per invividual box $25 per invividual box $599 per invividual box TRAOSOD TRAOSHD TRAWBOD TRAWBHD SKU OGWMSINGLE OGWM5PAK OGWMEXTRA OGWMSCHOOL OGBUNDLESINGLE OGBUNDLE5PAK OGBUNDLEEXTRA OGBUNDLESCHOOL CMW250 CMW500 CMW750 CMWDL600 CMWDL3000 NAXOS1 NAXOS3 NAXOS5 FOS250 FOS500 FOS750 FOSDL10 FOSDL50 NFCLASSROOM NFTEACHER5 Description World Music single copy World Music 5 pack World Music extra seats (add to 5 pack) World Music school wide license LTC/WM bundle - 1 copy LTC/WM bundle - 5 pack LTC/WM bundle - extra seats ( add to 5 pack) LTC/WM bundle - school wide lisence Charanga Music World (up to 250 logins) Charanga Music World (up to 500 logins) Charanga Music World (up to 750 logins) CMW District license (30 teachers/600 students) CMW District license (150 teachers/3000 students) Naxos audio library (1 user) Naxos audio library (3 users) Naxos audio library (5 users) Focus on Sound (250 student logins) Focus on Sound (500 student logins) Focus on Sound (750 student logins) District license (10 schools - 250 logins at each) District license (50 schools - 250 logins at each) Inside Music (includes 150 student logins) Noteflight Classroom - 1 site, 250 student logins Noteflight Teacher - 5 sites, 75 students per site Noteflight customized license size One day on site training (6 hour contact time) Half day on site training (3 hour contact time) One day web-based training (6 hour contact time) Half day web-based training (3 hour contact time) Price $69 per invividual box $169 per invividual box $25 per invividual box $599 per invividual box $125 per invividual box $285 per invividual box $40 per invividual box $999 per invividual box $199 annual subscription $299 annual subscription $399 annual subscription $999 annual subscription $4,999 annual subscription $225 annual subscription $675 annual subscription $1,125 annual subscription $199 annual subscription $299 annual subscription $399 annual subscription $999 annual subscription $4,999 annual subscription $259 annual subscription $195 annual subscription $295 annual subscription call for pricing $1,599 $999 $695 $495

$4,999 annual subscription INSIDE1-9

Ask us about multi-year discounts!

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