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Classics for Kids: William Grant Still HandoutClassics for Kids: William Grant Still Handout
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PBS
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3rd - 8th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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Handout

Classics for Kids: William Grant Still

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A short biography of William Grant Still (1895-1978 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.

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american music

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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