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UAB Student, Hoover (AL) Grad Among Alabama’s Top Young Composers

By Tehreem Khan UAB News Music is a universal device that connects people no matter their background or culture. Anything that means a lot to you may not come naturally to you, so do not be afraid to dedicate more effort than others to the things you love. These are the two mantras that Cameron Rodgers-Johnson […]

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