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Episode 420: Thursday February 27, 2003

Mei-Ann Chen

Mei-Ann Chen is the new Music Director/Conductor of the Portland Youth Philharmonic, in her first season. She is only their fourth conductor in nearly 70 years, and has a very different approach from her predecessor.

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Portland Youth Philharmonic

Jumpstart OSU

Jumpstart is a unique program at Oregon State University (OSU) to get high school students excited about pursuing art as a degree and career. Jumpstart students spend three weeks living in the dorms, having intensive classes with OSU professors, and finding out about life as an OSU student.

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Information about Jumpstart

Story Poles

Art Beat traveled to Florence to meet a husband and wife team who create story poles—think totem pole with a twist. Learn how consulting the log is an integral part of the process of crafting a lasting family heirloom.

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www.thewoodage.com