For Once in My Life: After the Big Performance
Clip: Season 12 Episode 12 | 2m 34s
What's happened to the Spirit of Goodwill band musicians since their big performance?
Made up of 29 musicians and singers who all have severe mental and physical disabilities, the Spirit of Goodwill Band is a raucous home away from home where members are free to display their talent, humor, and tenacity. Every member of the Spirit of Goodwill band copes with incredible challenges and obstacles, but nothing holds them back when it's time to rock the house.
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For Once in My Life: After the Big Performance
Clip: Season 12 Episode 12 | 2m 34s
Made up of 29 musicians and singers who all have severe mental and physical disabilities, the Spirit of Goodwill Band is a raucous home away from home where members are free to display their talent, humor, and tenacity. Every member of the Spirit of Goodwill band copes with incredible challenges and obstacles, but nothing holds them back when it's time to rock the house.
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