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Eight student rock bands enrolled at Modesto's Valley Music Institute will perform Aug. 8 at Modesto Virtual and Aug. 22 at Mancini Bowl at Graceada Park. Both shows begin at 3 p.m.
The bands are made up of musicians ages 5 to 54 who completed a three-month program.
Established in 1980, Valley Music Institute puts together 30 bands a year. The band coaches are Darin Morris and Rob Berhorst.
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/ valleymusicinstitute.
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