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Some of Our Favorite Picks from the #MakeSomeJoy Challenge

BeethovenPop CultureStaff Blog


Last week, KUSC (and KDFC, our sister station in Northern California) kicked off the #MakeSomeJoy challenge, asking listeners to upload videos of themselves performing Beethoven’s Ode to Joy using crafty homemade instruments to Facebook and Instagram with the hashtags #MakeSomeJoy #KUSC #KDFC. By the way, there’s still time to join the fun. In the meantime, enjoy some of our favorites so far.

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Ode to Joy with Mason Jars and a Chisel #MakeSomeJoy #KUSC #KDFC

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Keep your eyes peeled. We’ll keep updating this blog with our favorites and be sure to follow along on Facebook and Instagram.

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BeethovenPop CultureStaff Blog
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The Classical Team
The Classical Team
Published on 03.31.2020

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