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How Gainesville Middle teacher is using ukuleles to empower students
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Gainesville Middle School's Heidi Castaneda sings and plays her ukulele during music class Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. - photo by Scott Rogers
Each week the sound of ukuleles reverberates from Dory Moore’s classroom at Gainesville Middle School. Moore, who teaches music and chorus, believes playing an instrument isn’t for the elite but for everyone. This year she has incorporated ukulele lessons into all of her classes. “We have so many kids who are so talented that just can’t afford music lessons,” Moore said. “I’ve got kids that just surprise me.