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Fourth-year political science student Lauren Payne leads the UCLA Bruin Marching Band’s 27-member flute section. As section leader, Payne focuses on building strong bonds between flute members. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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Halftime Signatures: UCLA marching band flutist finds camaraderie through supporting role

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In anticipation of the UCLA-USC football matchup Thanksgiving weekend, Daily Bruin A&amp;E features members of the UCLA Bruin Marching Band. Today’s installment profiles Lauren Payne, a fourth-year political science student and the flute section leader.

https://dailybruin.com/2015/11/19/halftime-signatures-ucla-marching-band-flutist-finds-camaraderie-through-supporting-role/

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Halftime Signatures: UCLA marching band flutist finds camaraderie through supporting role

By Erin Nyren

Nov. 19, 2015 12:50 a.m.