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The 'giraffe' of the orchestra: Meet Saskatoon's bassoon soloist

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From Grade 6 band class rebel to Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra soloist, Stephanie Unverricht is ready to take the spotlight, turning an unusual instrument into the star of the show. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

5 Mar English Canada News

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