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This week's guest is John Mackey. It is worth the listen even with the three hosts still involved. Yet, it is important to note an interesting development -  the software we use to produce this podcast now offers AI episode summary and "takeaways". This week's takeaways were too good not to share:

Takeaways

• Sometimes it's necessary to hide in a closet to escape from family or visitors
• Jazz Fest can be a fun and memorable experience
• Having an openable window in a closet is unusual
• Skipping school for a celebrity autograph can lead to unexpected consequences
• Being impeached from high school drama club can be a memorable experience
• Juilliard does not have an athletics division
• Sequencing music on a Commodore 64 computer was a popular activity in the past
• Writing for different ensembles requires different techniques and considerations.
• Composing for young bands can be challenging due to limited technique and vocabulary.
• The Mystery Guest values the input and ideas of young musicians in the composition process.
• Writing for drum corps is a new and exciting experience for the Mystery Guest. 
• The Guest would win a race versus Brian Balmages at Midwest given his planking ability. 
• Tshirt cannons might get people to visit the Beyond ArtLess Booth at Midwest.
• Choosing a story to base a composition on can be difficult, especially when there are many great options
• Encouraging creativity in students is important and can lead to great musical ideas
• Medication for ADHD can have a positive impact on focus and productivity

Not bad AI....not bad.

Show Links:
John's Website: https://www.johnmackey.com/
World Premiere of "Lightning Field" by 2015 Patrick Marsh 7th Grade Band

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