content 3 - completed piece - Once Upon a December from Anastasia

 This is a piece that I worked on last fall for a recital and it is from one of my favorite musicals, "Anastasia." The song "Once Upon a December was really challenging to learn but I remember I was really happy with how it came along (though there are always a few places for improvements to be made!). I really love this piece and how complex it is. 



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