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Classical Music Conversations

Tuesday Student Takeover: Liberty Carpenter

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published September 11, 2024 at 11:19 PM HST

Kalaheo High School Senior Liberty Carpenter is a ballet dancer at Kailua Dance Company and pianist who recently picked up the guitar! Eight hours of dance a week, music, homework and friends keep Carpenter busy and well-balanced.

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