Trumpet Lessons in Michigan

What trumpet lessons cost across Michigan, and how to find the right teacher.

Marc Levesque updated 11/13/26 - 20 min read

Trumpet lesson prices across Michigan
Meet teachers
How trumpet learning works in Michigan
Auditions and events in Michigan
Starting at any age
Finding the right teacher
Trumpet in Michigan
Area by area
A little trumpet history in Michigan
Frequently Asked Questions

Trumpet lesson prices across Michigan

A one-hour trumpet lesson in Michigan typically costs $61 to $96, and a half hour $33 to $53. Prices change noticeably from town to town. The Detroit area runs highest, up to $102 an hour.

Every town has two guides: a trumpet lessons guide, with local schools, events and places to play, and a costs guide, with that town's prices in detail.

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Town	30 minutes	One hour	Guides
Detroit area
Detroit	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
South Lyon	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Warren	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Sterling Heights	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Dearborn	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Livonia	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Troy	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Westland	$33–$54	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Farmington Hills	$33–$53	$61–$98	Lessons Costs
Port Huron	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Rochester Hills	$33–$53	$61–$98	Lessons Costs
Southfield	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Novi	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Pontiac	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Taylor	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Dearborn Heights	$34–$55	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
St. Clair Shores	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Royal Oak	$34–$55	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Roseville	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Lincoln Park	$33–$54	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Eastpointe	$33–$54	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Southgate	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Oak Park	$34–$55	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Madison Heights	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Allen Park	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Hamtramck	$34–$56	$64–$102	Lessons Costs
Garden City	$34–$55	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Inkster	$33–$54	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Auburn Hills	$33–$53	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Romulus	$33–$51	$60–$94	Lessons Costs
Wyandotte	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Birmingham	$33–$54	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Ferndale	$34–$55	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Trenton	$33–$53	$61–$96	Lessons Costs
Wayne	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Wixom	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
Grosse Pointe Woods	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Mount Clemens	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Berkley	$34–$55	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Harper Woods	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Hazel Park	$34–$55	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Fraser	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Rochester	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Woodhaven	$33–$52	$60–$96	Lessons Costs
Melvindale	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Riverview	$33–$53	$61–$97	Lessons Costs
New Baltimore	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Farmington	$33–$54	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Clawson	$34–$55	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Grosse Pointe Park	$33–$54	$62–$99	Lessons Costs
Beverly Hills	$33–$54	$62–$98	Lessons Costs
Grand Rapids area
Grand Rapids	$32–$46	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Holland	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Wyoming	$32–$45	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Kentwood	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Forest Hills	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Allendale	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Walker	$31–$44	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Cutlerville	$32–$45	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Jenison	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Grandville	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Northview	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Ionia	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
East Grand Rapids	$32–$45	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Grand Haven	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Comstock Park	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Lansing area
Lansing	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
East Lansing	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Okemos	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Holt	$32–$47	$59–$86	Lessons Costs
Waverly	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Haslett	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Ann Arbor area
Ann Arbor	$34–$55	$63–$100	Lessons Costs
Ypsilanti	$34–$55	$63–$101	Lessons Costs
Flint area
Flint	$32–$47	$59–$86	Lessons Costs
Burton	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Fenton	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Kalamazoo area
Kalamazoo	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Portage	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Muskegon area
Muskegon	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Norton Shores	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Other Michigan towns
Adrian	$32–$50	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Battle Creek	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Bay City	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Cadillac	$32–$47	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Coldwater	$32–$49	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Escanaba	$32–$48	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Jackson	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Marquette	$32–$49	$59–$91	Lessons Costs
Midland	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Monroe	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Mount Pleasant	$32–$45	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Niles	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Owosso	$32–$50	$59–$92	Lessons Costs
Saginaw	$31–$44	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Sault Ste. Marie	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Sturgis	$32–$46	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Traverse City	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs

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How trumpet learning works in Michigan

How does trumpet fit school music in Michigan?

Michigan schools fit trumpet into band, but the first grade depends on the district: Novi offers beginning band in fifth grade, while Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Holland, Saginaw and several others begin in sixth. Troy starts instrumental study through band or orchestra in fifth grade, and Jenison begins band in sixth. Dearborn loans instruments when available, though its supply may not meet demand. The state requires an arts credit for graduation, but music is one of several ways to meet it, and local boards decide how to put that requirement into practice.

When school music starts in Michigan districts

Kalamazoo Public SchoolsBand6th

Muskegon Public SchoolsBand6th

South Lyon Community SchoolsBeginning band6th

Saginaw Public School DistrictBeginning band at saginaw arts & sciences academy6th

Holland Public SchoolsBand6th

Livonia Public SchoolsBand6th

Novi Community School DistrictBeginning band5th

Portage Public SchoolsBand6th

Who runs what for Michigan trumpet players?

Michigan's student routes are led by two different organizations: the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) runs school-based band festivals and All-State auditions, while the Michigan Music Teachers Association (Michigan MTA) offers individual achievement assessments, festivals and competitions. MSBOA Solo & Ensemble participation starts through member schools, so the school connection matters; Michigan MTA's concerto competition instead depends on studying with a member teacher. The Michigan Competing Band Association (MCBA) serves marching bands, not individual trumpet students. Knowing which route fits your student's school and goals helps you choose a meaningful next step.

Who runs what in Michigan

Michigan Competing Band Association (MCBA)

Runs: Sanctions marching-band contests and a state championship.
For: Member Michigan high school marching bands.

Michigan Music Teachers Association (Michigan MTA)

Runs: Runs student assessments, festivals and competitions.
For: Students; most state events require teacher membership.

Michigan Music Association (MMA)

Runs: Holds a student competition in Kalamazoo.
For: Students ages 5–18 with an MMA-member teacher.

Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA)

Runs: Runs Solo & Ensemble festivals and All-State auditions.
For: Students from member schools; requirements differ by event.

Auditions and events in Michigan

How does a trumpet player reach Michigan's top student honors?

For a school trumpet student, the clearest route to top honors begins with MSBOA All-State: recorded auditions for the high school band include trumpet, and selected players perform in January. Another route starts at district Solo & Ensemble in late January through mid-February; a Superior rating advances a soloist to the March state festival. Grades 10 through 12 also complete a proficiency exam there, and the highest-rated participants can be selected for Michigan Youth Arts Festival honors. These routes serve different aims, so a student can pursue an ensemble seat, a strong solo rating, or both. The Michigan MTA concerto competition offers a separate statewide opportunity for students through grade 12 with a member teacher.

The trumpet route in Michigan, step by step

All-State auditionRecorded auditions take place in fall; selected high school band players perform in January.
District Solo & EnsembleStudents perform at district festivals, with qualifying participants continuing to the state festival.
State Solo & EnsembleThe state festival takes place in March; grades 10–12 soloists also complete a proficiency exam.
Michigan Youth Arts FestivalThe highest-rated State Solo & Ensemble participants are selected for honors.

The Michigan trumpet year

AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul

MTNA National Competitions – MichiganMichigan Music Teachers Association / Music Teachers National AssociationStart the piece May to Aug

Start the piece May to AugNov 7–8

Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Young Artist CompetitionAnn Arbor Symphony OrchestraStart the piece May to Aug

Start the piece May to AugNov 7

Rosalie Edwards Youth CompetitionAnn Arbor Society for Musical ArtsStart the piece Jun to Sep

Start the piece Jun to SepDec 1

MSBOA Solo & Ensemble FestivalMichigan School Band and Orchestra AssociationStart the piece Jul to Oct

Start the piece Jul to OctJan

MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble FestivalMichigan School Band and Orchestra AssociationStart the piece Sep to Dec

Start the piece Sep to DecMar

Working on the event piece, 3 to 6 monthsEvent

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

For MSBOA All-State, a trumpet player records a 10-minute audition with an announced etude, scales and sight-reading. Solo & Ensemble asks for a prepared solo or ensemble performance judged on a five-point scale; a 1, called Superior, qualifies for state festival. At state, soloists in grades 10 through 12 also take a proficiency exam with scales and sight-reading. Those demands reward steady work rather than last-minute polishing, and a teacher can shape weekly practice around the audition piece. Allow three to six months for an event piece, especially when the player is also keeping up with band music.

What else is there to enter?

Beyond MSBOA, Michigan MTA's annual concerto competition welcomes students through grade 12 who study with an MTA-member teacher, with grade divisions from elementary through high school. The Michigan Music Association (MMA) holds a student competition in Kalamazoo for ages 5 to 18 with an MMA-member teacher. The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition is another fit for Michigan students in grades 7 through 12; its final round is in November and its winner performs the following February. These offer solo-focused goals for players ready to prepare beyond school band.

Trumpet events in Michigan, 2026–27

MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble Festival

Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association

When: March 2027
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: High school students who qualify with a Superior rating at district festival

MSBOA All-State

Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association

When: Auditions in fall 2026; ensemble rehearsals and concert in January 2027
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: Middle school and high school students; school music association program

MMTA Annual Concerto Competition

Michigan Music Teachers Association

When: Usually spring; 2026–27 date not published
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: Students through Grade 12 studying with an MMTA-member teacher

Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition

Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra

When: winner performs February 23, 2027
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: Grades 7–12 during the 2026–27 school year; students must attend school in Michigan

MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival

Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association

When: Late January through mid-February 2027
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: Students from MSBOA member schools; district participation is for middle and high school students

Rosalie Edwards Youth Competition

Ann Arbor Society for Musical Arts

When: Applications begin December 1, 2026
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: Middle and high school musicians ages 13–18 who reside in Washtenaw County

MTNA National Competitions – Michigan

Michigan Music Teachers Association / Music Teachers National Association

When: Usually early November each year
Entry: Ask the organizer
Who: Junior, Senior, and Young Artist performance divisions; age ranges are set by MTNA competition guidelines

Homeschool and private school students

Private-school students can use MSBOA routes when their school is a member; the association serves public, parochial and private schools, and participation follows its school requirements. MSBOA Solo & Ensemble is for students from member schools, so homeschool students need access through a qualifying member school to take that route. In Lansing, the Home School Music Association offers band, and Oakland Homeschool Music serves K–12 homeschool students and children without school music access in southeast Michigan. These ensembles give trumpet players a way to build individual skills while playing with others.

Starting at any age

Starting a child on trumpet

Trumpet is a good fit once a child can manage the instrument's weight and form a steady, controlled sound; many Michigan students first meet it through band in fifth or sixth grade. Starting private lessons before that school entry gives a child time to learn breath support, comfortable posture and simple notes without keeping pace with a whole section. Lessons can also continue alongside band, so a teacher can address individual tone and technique while school rehearsals build ensemble skills.

A teen in Michigan

A teen can begin trumpet in school band or build on earlier study, then choose an individual or ensemble goal that fits the school year. MSBOA district Solo & Ensemble runs from late January through mid-February, with state festival in March for Superior-rated participants, while All-State auditions take place in fall and its concert is in January. Weekly lessons help a student keep those goals manageable alongside band rehearsals and classes; the teacher can set a steady practice focus rather than adding pressure to an already full calendar.

Starting or coming back as an adult

Adults can start or return to trumpet at any age, and Michigan has welcoming groups to work toward. West Michigan New Horizons Music Ensembles in Grand Rapids welcomes players of all skill levels, and Saline New Horizons Band in Saline accepts adults without an audition. In Dexter, wind and brass players are considered when the Dexter Community Orchestra has an opening, typically after an audition. A teacher can meet you at your current level and help you build toward playing with others.

Finding the right teacher

What should a good trumpet teacher do?

A strong trumpet teacher listens closely to tone, breath and articulation, then gives feedback that fits the student's age, goals and temperament. That matters in Michigan because a school-band beginner, an All-State candidate and an adult returning to trumpet need different pacing, even when they share the same instrument. Every Lesson With You teacher holds at least a bachelor's degree in trumpet, but the right fit also means a student feels understood and can keep making progress. You can choose a teacher yourself or ask us to recommend one, and switch teachers at no cost if the match is not right.

How do live online trumpet lessons work?

In a live Zoom lesson, your teacher hears tone and articulation in real time and sees posture, embouchure and hand position, so you can adjust them together as you play. Set the camera far enough back to show your face, trumpet and upper body, and place your device where you can read music without losing sight of the teacher. A student in Detroit or Harper Woods gets the same choice of teacher and the same one-on-one weekly lesson, without a commute or a limit to the closest local option. That makes it easier to keep a steady routine with one teacher who learns how you work.

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Trumpet in Michigan

Where to hear trumpet

Michigan audiences can hear trumpet in orchestral and jazz settings across the state. In Ann Arbor, the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra presents classical and pops concerts, with half-price tickets for students and children under 18; The Ark also offers folk and other live music, including free monthly Artist Spotlight concerts. Detroit's Jazz Festival features jazz performances, while the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival offers students free admission to select concerts through its Student Access Pass. Hearing different styles helps a student connect band technique with the range of music trumpet serves.

Where to play with others

For young trumpet players, school band is the most direct way to learn ensemble skills alongside individual study. More experienced students can work toward the Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra’s Youth Symphony in St. Joseph, which includes brass and asks for at least three years of instrumental experience. These settings help a player learn to listen across sections and follow a conductor, skills that carry from school rehearsals into more advanced ensemble playing.

Trumpet around Michigan, area by area

Detroit area

In Dearborn, college students can see the Dearborn Symphony with student tickets, while Grosse Pointe Farms' War Memorial SummerFest offers free public concerts. For young players, Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony in Farmington Hills requires school music participation, so it complements rather than replaces school band. Dearborn Youth Symphony is another youth ensemble, though its first-year waiver applies to string players, not trumpet. These options connect local playing with live symphonic music.

School year: Aug 24 to Jun 7, 39 lesson weeks (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Town guides: Detroit, South Lyon, Warren, Sterling Heights, Dearborn, Livonia, Troy, Westland

Grand Rapids area

Grand Rapids gives students a chance to hear the Grand Rapids Symphony with eligible student tickets, and Aquinas College hosts public concerts and events that are free unless noted otherwise. Youth orchestra options include Grand Rapids Youth Orchestra and Grand Rapids Youth Symphony & Classical Orchestra, giving a trumpet player an ensemble path beyond school band. Listening to orchestral concerts alongside that playing helps a student hear how brass fits within a larger sound.

Town guides: Grand Rapids, Holland, Wyoming, Kentwood, Forest Hills, Allendale, Walker, Cutlerville

Ann Arbor area

In Ann Arbor, free summer concerts by the Ann Arbor Civic Band at Burns Park offer an outdoor place to hear brass in a band setting. First Baptist Church of Ann Arbor's AD LIBITUM series is also free during the fall-to-spring season. For playing, the Washtenaw Community Concert Band in Washtenaw County welcomes the community band route, so an advancing trumpet player can move from school ensemble work toward adult group playing.

Town guides: Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti

Flint area

Flint offers student rush tickets for many performances to music lovers age 13 and older, giving a developing trumpet player a chance to hear live music. The tickets are available on the day of many performances, so they can suit a spontaneous concert outing. Hearing professional musicians perform can help a student connect the sound and phrasing practiced at home with music in a concert setting.

School year: Aug 31 to Jun 10, 38 lesson weeks (Flint Community Schools)
Town guides: Flint, Burton, Fenton

Kalamazoo area

Kalamazoo Concert Band lists trumpet among its instruments and accepts musicians by audition, giving an experienced player a direct community-band goal. College students can hear most Kalamazoo Symphony concerts with student tickets, while Summertime Live brings free family-friendly concerts to venues across Kalamazoo County. Together, those listening and playing opportunities let a student hear trumpet in concert settings and work toward joining an ensemble.

School year: Aug 31 to Jun 11, 38 lesson weeks (Kalamazoo Public Schools)
Town guides: Kalamazoo, Portage

Muskegon area

Muskegon families can hear free summer concerts at McGraft Park, where the series presents live music in July and August. For playing, West Michigan Concert Winds offers a community wind ensemble route for trumpet players, with options for a full season or individual concerts. A student moving beyond school band can hear how trumpet contributes to wind ensemble music and find a local performance goal.

School year: Aug 31 to Jun 10, 38 lesson weeks (Muskegon Public Schools)
Town guides: Muskegon, Norton Shores

Saginaw area

Saginaw offers free summer music in two settings: Roethke Park in Thomas Township hosts a picnic and concert series on Tuesdays, and Jazz in the Garden presents outdoor jazz on four consecutive Wednesdays in July. The concerts give a trumpet student chances to hear different musical styles in a relaxed setting. Listening closely to the lead lines and ensemble balance can make band rehearsal feel more connected to live performance.

School year: Aug 31 to Jun 10, 38 lesson weeks (Saginaw Public School District)
Town guides: Saginaw

A little trumpet history in Michigan

Michigan has a direct connection to trumpet making and performance. J. W. York & Sons made the Metropolitan Model No. 65 trumpet in Grand Rapids around 1920–1921, with separate high- and low-pitch tuning slides and a quick-change valve to A. Detroit-born trumpeter Allen Dennard was mentored in high school by Detroit trumpeter Marcus Belgrave, while Hunter Eberly, principal trumpet of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, grew up in Muskegon. These examples connect a young player's daily work to Michigan's history of instrument craft and to the musicians who carry the trumpet's sound into orchestral and jazz settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find a good trumpet teacher in Michigan?

Choose a teacher who listens carefully to your sound and adapts instruction to your goals, age and learning style. Lesson With You offers one-on-one weekly Zoom lessons with teachers who hold at least a bachelor's degree in trumpet, and you can choose a teacher or ask us for a recommendation.

Do live video trumpet lessons really work?

Yes, a live teacher can hear tone and articulation and see posture, embouchure and hand position as you play. Lessons happen in real time over Zoom, so you get feedback without a commute and can work with a teacher who fits rather than only someone close by.

When do Michigan schools start teaching trumpet?

Many Michigan districts begin band in sixth grade, including Kalamazoo, Muskegon and Holland, while Novi begins in fifth grade. Troy also starts instrumental study through band or orchestra in fifth grade, so the start depends on your district.

How does a trumpet player reach Michigan's top student honors?

A school trumpet player can audition by recording an etude, scales and sight-reading for MSBOA All-State, or earn a Superior rating at district Solo & Ensemble to advance to the March state festival. The highest-rated state participants can be selected for Michigan Youth Arts Festival honors.

Can homeschool students enter Michigan music contests?

MSBOA Solo & Ensemble is for students from member schools, so homeschool students do not have that stated route unless they participate through a qualifying member school. Homeschool music ensembles in Lansing and Oakland County offer other ways to develop trumpet and band skills.

What age should a child start trumpet lessons?

A child can start when they can comfortably hold the trumpet and manage a steady breath, often before their district's fifth- or sixth-grade beginning band. Private lessons at that point build basic sound and technique before school ensemble playing begins.

Is it too late to learn trumpet as an adult in Michigan?

No, adults can start or return to trumpet at any age, and a teacher can pace lessons around your experience and goals. Michigan groups such as the North Oakland Concert Band and Kalamazoo Concert Band offer routes to playing with others.

How much are trumpet lessons in Michigan?

Trumpet lessons in Michigan typically cost about $72 an hour, or $33 to $53 for a half hour. Lesson With You charges per lesson with no term to sign up for, and the first lesson is free.

Trumpet lesson prices across Michigan

Meet a Trumpet Teacher in Michigan Before You Continue Weekly

Find Your Next Trumpet Teacher in Michigan

Joshua Ruff

Justin Henke

How trumpet learning works in Michigan

How does trumpet fit school music in Michigan?

Who runs what for Michigan trumpet players?

Auditions and events in Michigan

How does a trumpet player reach Michigan's top student honors?

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

What else is there to enter?

Homeschool and private school students

Starting at any age

Starting a child on trumpet

A teen in Michigan

Starting or coming back as an adult

Finding the right teacher

What should a good trumpet teacher do?

How do live online trumpet lessons work?

Trumpet in Michigan

Where to hear trumpet

Where to play with others

Trumpet around Michigan, area by area

Detroit area

Grand Rapids area

Ann Arbor area

Flint area

Kalamazoo area

Muskegon area

Saginaw area

A little trumpet history in Michigan

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