The Scottsboro Boys

The Scottsboro Boys
This powerful musical is based on the true story of nine young men in a landmark case that helped give rise to the civil rights movement and changed history.

The thrilling, final collaboration by musical theatre greats, John Kander and Fred Ebb (The World Goes 'Round), The Scottsboro Boys has been hailed as one of the most visionary pieces ever to grace the Broadway stage. Nominated for twelve Tony Awards, The Scottsboro Boys confronts an infamous event in the history of the American criminal justice system.

In 1931, nine Black men were ripped from a train in Alabama and accused of rape by two white women. Hauled to jail without a shred of actual evidence against them, The Scottsboro Boys were rushed through trial procedures, found guilty and sentenced to death. What occurred in the years following the trials was a harrowing tale of bravery and strength in the face of great adversity.

The Scottsboro Boys is haunting and courageous, grappling with tough themes that still affect our society. Whether presented in an intimate setting or in a larger theater, this show will touch every audience member. With its brilliant stew of performance styles and piercing new songs, it is truly a triumph of the American Musical Theatre.

Concert Selections for The Scottsboro Boys

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  • 12 DAYS TO CHRISTMAS
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Jerry Bock
    Lyrics by
    Sheldon Harnick
    Orchestrated by
    Don Walker
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    3 min 38 sec
    Instrumentation

    20 Piano-Conductor Scores, 1 Accordion, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 3 Horns, 1 Trumpet, 1 Trombone, 1 Reed I (Flute, Piccolo), 1 Reed II (Oboe), 1 Reed III (Clarinet, Optional Flute), 1 Reed IV (Clarinet, Optional Flute), 1 Reed V (Bassoon)

  • 9 TO 5
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • A MUSICAL
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Wayne Kirkpatrick
    Karey Kirkpatrick
    Lyrics by
    Wayne Kirkpatrick
    Karey Kirkpatrick
    Arranged by
    Glen Kelly
    Orchestrated by
    Larry Hochman
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    2 Keyboard 1/Conductor, 10 PV, 4 Reed(Clarinet, Piccolo, Flute, Alto Sax)Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar 1(Archtop), Guitar 2(Solid Body Electric), Keyboard 2 (synth.), Keyboard 3(synth.), 2 Percussion, Violin(6), Bass(3)

  • A PLACE CALLED HOME
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    ALAN MENKEN
    Lyrics by
    LYNN AHRENS
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    2 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    5 Bass, 6 Cello, 7 Viola, 17 Violin, 1 Drum, 1 Harp, 1 Horn, 1 Keyboard1,1 Keyboard2, 6 Piano Conductor Scores, 2 Percussion, 1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3,1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3

  • ABBONDANZA
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    3 Voices (Typically Male)
    Starting Key
    B
    Estimated duration
    4 min 45 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn 1&2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Vocal Score, 3 Chorus books

  • ACID QUEEN
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • ACT 2 FINALE - PART 4 ("INTO THE WOODS")
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    STEPHEN SONDHEIM
    Lyrics by
    STEPHEN SONDHEIM
    Orchestrated by
    JONATHAN TUNICK
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    2 min 30 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) FULL SCORE; (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE; (1x) FLUTE (+Piccolo); (1x) CLARINET; (1x) BASSOON; (2x) HORNS 1 & 2; (1x) TRUMPET IN C; (1x) ALT. TRUMPET IN Bb; (1x) PIANO; (1x) SYNTHESIZER; (5x) PERCUSSION: Trap Set, Triangle, Temple Block, Concert Bass Drum; (17x) VIOLINS; (7x) VIOLAS; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS

  • ADELAIDE'S LAMENT
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Orchestrated by
    GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    G♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 10 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet in Bb, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor

  • ADVENTURES OF A ZOO
    First Performance Fee:
    $300
    Each Additional Performance:
    $150
    Music by
    KLEINSINGER, GEORGE
    Lyrics by
    TRIPP, PAUL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Symphonic Composition (with narration)
    Arranged for
    NARRATOR
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    14 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Oboe 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Flute 3, 1 Clarinet 2(in B), 2 Bassoon 1&2, 1 Clarinet 1(in Bb), 1 Tuba, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Horn 1(in F), 1 Horn 2(in F), 1 Horn 3(in F), 1 Horn 4(in F), 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Narrator, 1 Fullscore

  • AGONY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Orchestrated by
    Jonathan Tunick
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    2 Voices (Typically Male)
    Starting Key
    E
    Estimated duration
    2 min 19 sec
    Instrumentation
    Part Name Doubling Quantity
    FULL SCORE   1
    PIANO/VOCAL SCORE   1
    FLUTE   1
    CLARINET Clarinet in A 1
    BASSOON   1
    HORNS 1 & 2   2
    TRUMPET IN C (Tacet) 1
    ALT. TRUMPET IN B♭ (Tacet) 1
    PIANO (Tacet) 1
    SYNTHESIZER   1
    PERCUSSION (Tacet) 1
    VIOLINS   17
    VIOLAS   7
    CELLO   6
    BASS   5

    Please Note: In some instances (i.e. Reeds, Percussion, etc.), additional copies of parts may be provided, in the event you wish to split out the doublings to multiple players.

  • AGONY (REPRISE)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Orchestrated by
    Jonathan Tunick
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    2 Voices (Typically Male)
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (1x) FLUTE, (1x) CLARINET IN A, (1x) BASSOON, (2x) HORNS 1 & 2, (1x) TRUMPET IN C (Tacet), (1x) ALT. TRUMPET IN B-FLAT (Tacet), (1x) PIANO (Tacet), (1x) SYNTHESIZER, (1x) PERCUSSION (Tacet), (17x) VIOLINS, (7x) VIOLAS, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS
  • AH, MISS
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    STEPHEN SONDHEIM
    Lyrics by
    STEPHEN SONDHEIM
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    2 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Woodwind 1: Flute, Piccolo; (1x) Woodwind 2: Oboe; (1x) Woodwind 3: Clarinet; (2x) Woodwind 4: Clarinet, Bass Clarinet; (1x) Woodwind 5: Bassoon; (1x) Horn; (2x) Trumpets; (1x) Trombone 1; (1x) Trombone 2; (1x) Trombone 3; (3x) Percussion: Small Triangle, Bell Tree, Tambourine, Timpani, Gran Casa, Cymbal; (1x) Organ; (1x) Harp; (17x) Violins; (7x) Viola; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • AH, SWEET MYSTERY / FALLING IN LOVE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    TESORI, JEANINE
    Lyrics by
    SCANLAN, DICK
    Orchestrated by
    RALPH BURNS & DOUG BESTERMAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    B
    Estimated duration
    4 min 30 sec
    Instrumentation

    5 Bass, 6 Cello, 1 Drums, 1 Guitar, 1 Harp, 1 Horn, 2 Percussion, 1 Piano, 1 Reed 1 (Flute), 1 Reed 2 (Clarinet & Flute), 1 Reed 3 (Clarinet), 1 Reed 4 (Flute, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone), 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 17 Violin, 3 Piano Vocal, 1 Full Score

  • AIN'T IT GOOD
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Schwartz
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Schwartz
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    Am
    Estimated duration
    4 min 13 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Bass, 2 Guitars, 1 Drums, 2 Percussion, Keyboard 1, Keyboard 2, 1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 20 Piano-Conductor Score, 1 Full Score

  • ALDOLPHO
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Lisa Lambert
    Greg Morrison
    Lyrics by
    Lisa Lambert
    Greg Morrison
    Orchestrated by
    Larry Blank
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    Reed 1 (Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed 2 (Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed 3 (Piccolo, Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 4 (Bass Clarinet, Baritone Sax), 3 Trumpets, 1 Trombone, Keyboard 1, Keyboard 2, Drums, Percussion, Bass. Your rental set will also include 3 Piano-Conductor Scores.

  • ALL THE WASTED TIME
    From
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Jason Robert Brown
    Lyrics by
    Jason Robert Brown
    Orchestrated by
    Don Sebesky & Jason Robert Brown
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    2 Voices (Typically 1 Male, 1 Female)
    Starting Key
    BFile:Flat.svg
    Estimated duration
    4 min 41 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) FULL SCORE; (3x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (2x) REED 1: Clarinet, Piccolo; (2x) REED 2: Oboe, Clarinet; (1x) REED 3: Clarinet; (3x) REED 4: Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) HORN 1; (1x) HORN 2; (1x) TRUMPET 1; (1x) TRUMPET 2; (1x) TROMBONE; (1x) TUBA; (1x) PERCUSSION 1: Suspended Cymbal 1, Suspended Cymbal 2, Suspended Cymbal 3, Triangle, Crash Cymbal; (1x) PERCUSSION 2: Timpani; (1x) PERCUSSION 3: Vibraphone, Mark Tree, Glockenspiel, Suspended Cymbal, Gong, Chimes; (1x) PIANO; (1x) GUITAR: Acoustic; (8x) VIOLIN 1; (8x) VIOLIN 2; (7x) VIOLA; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS

  • First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Jason Robert Brown
    Lyrics by
    Jason Robert Brown
    Orchestrated by
    Jason Robert Brown
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    2 Piano Conductor Scores, 1 Full Score, 2 Guitar 1 (Acoustic, Mandolin), 1 Guitar 2 (Acoustic), 5 Bass, 3 Percussion (Timpani, Vibraphone, Crotales, Chime, Suspended Cymbal), 17 Violin 1/Violin 2, 7 Violin 3 (Viola)/Viola, 6 Violincello

  • ALWAYS STARTING OVER
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • ANATEVKA
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    BOCK, JERRY
    Lyrics by
    HARNICK, SHELDON
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    Fm
    Estimated duration
    3 min 10 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Accordion, 1 Guitar, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

  • AND THIS IS MY BELOVED
    From
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WRIGHT, ROBERT
    FORREST, GEORGE
    Lyrics by
    WRIGHT, ROBERT
    FORREST, GEORGE
    Orchestrated by
    KAY, ARTHUR
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, 3 MALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    4 min 43 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 1 Vibes, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, 4 Chorus books

  • ANOTHER HUNDRED PEOPLE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Orchestrated by
    Jonathan Tunick
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Female) & Optional "Vocal Minority" (4 Voices, Typically Female)
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    2 min 38 sec
    Instrumentation
    Part Name Doubling Quantity
    FULL SCORE   1
    PIANO/VOCAL SCORE   1
    PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE   1
    REED 1 Piccolo, Flute, Alto Saxophone 3
    REED 2 Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 3
    REED 3 Clarinet, Oboe, English Horn, Tenor Saxophone 4
    REED 4 Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone 2
    REED 5 Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone 2
    HORN   1
    TRUMPET 1   1
    TRUMPET 2   1
    TRUMPET 3   1
    TROMBONE   1
    PIANO   1
    PERCUSSION Drum Set, Woodblock 2
    VIOLIN A/C   9
    VIOLIN B/D   9
    CELLO   6
    BASS   5

    Please Note: In some instances (i.e. Reeds, Percussion, etc.), additional copies of parts may be provided, in the event you wish to split out the doublings to multiple players.

  • ANOTHER NIGHT
    First Performance Fee:
    $0
    Each Additional Performance:
    $0
  • ANY MOMENT
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    STEPHEN SONDHEIM
    Lyrics by
    STEPHEN SONDHEIM
    Orchestrated by
    JONATHAN TUNICK
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    2 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Vocal Score; (1x) Flute; (1x) Clarinet; (1x) Bassoon; (2x) Horns 1&2; (1x) Trumpet in C (TACET); (1x) Alt. Trumpet in Bb (TACET); (1x) Piano; (1x) Synthesizer; (3x) Percussion: Bells, Crotales; (17x) Violins; (7x) Violas; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • ANYONE CAN WHISTLE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Orchestrated by
    Don Walker
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Female)
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    3 min 38 sec
    Instrumentation
    Part Name Doubling Quantity
    PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE   2
    REED 1 Flute 1
    REED 2 Clarinet 1
    REED 3 Flute 1
    REED 4 Bass Clarinet 1
    REED 5 Clarinet 1
    HORN 1 & 2   2
    TRUMPET 1 & 2   2
    TRUMPET 3   1
    TROMBONE 1   1
    TROMBONE 2   1
    PERCUSSION 1 & 2 Timpani, Triangle 2
    ACCORDION   1
    CELLO A   2
    CELLO B   2
    CELLO C   2
    BASS   5

    Please Note: In some instances (i.e. Reeds, Percussion, etc.), additional copies of parts may be provided, in the event you wish to split out the doublings to multiple players.

  • ANYWHERE I WANDER
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Frank Loesser
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)
  • AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME (F#)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME (F)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME (G)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • AS WE STUMBLE ALONG
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1 (Flute, Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax), 1 Reed 2 (Clarinet, Alto Sax), 1 Reed 3 (Clarinet, Tenor Sax), 1 Reed 4 (Bass Clarinet, Bari Sax), 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 1 Drums, 1 Percussion (Vibes, Glockenspiel, Triangle, Timpani), 1 Keyboard 1, 1 Keyboard 2, 1 Acoustic Bass

  • ASCOT GAVOTTE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction

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