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When growing up in Hermiston, Kelly Kuo dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Instead of flying to the stars, however, he actually became a star — in the world of music.
All grown up, looking forward to his 50th birthday this year, Kuo is a successful conductor, traveling the country and performing in front of large audiences.
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