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February 25, 2026

Freshman Max Umbaugh practices the piano after his band practice at Grekin School of Music. Though Umbaugh couldn’t remember when he started playing piano, he found the hobby both enjoyable and fulfilling. “I play [piano] because it’s something I can do when I’m bored, and it’s a fun thing that I can express myself on,” Umbaugh said. “I can’t imagine a life without it.”
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February 25, 2026
Margot Solomon
Freshman Max Umbaugh practices the piano after his band practice at Grekin School of Music. Though Umbaugh couldn’t remember when he started playing piano, he found the hobby both enjoyable and fulfilling. “I play [piano] because it’s something I can do when I’m bored, and it’s a fun thing that I can express myself on,” Umbaugh said. “I can’t imagine a life without it.”

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