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Phil is only present for about 10 minutes of this show. Why? You'll just have to listen to find out. Need an even better reason to listen to this week's episode? Gotcha covered! Meet Dr. Peter Gamwell. Peter is an award-winning leader in education and is recognized internationally for his work in advancing creative organizational cultures. With over ten years of research, he has collaborated with experts like Sir Ken Robinson to uncover the conditions under which creativity thrives, sharing his findings in his acclaimed book The Wonder Wall.

Here are a few takeaways from our conversation:

• Creativity is essential for every child.
• Curiosity drives engagement and learning.
• Every human has seeds of brilliance within them.
• Creating conditions for creativity is crucial.
• Lead the Way movement celebrates diverse creativity.
• In-betweenity offers potential for creative responses.
• Community engagement enhances educational experiences.
• The importance of a strength-based perspective in education.
• Recognizing and valuing individual creativity is vital.
• Education should focus on cultivating brilliance, not just delivering content.

AND if that's not enough, Peter Gamwell even serenades us at the end!

Show Notes:
Peter Gamwell Website
His Books: The Wonderwall , Thinker, Learner, Dreamer, Doer: Innovative Pedagogies for Cultivating Every Student's Potential
His AMAZING new YouTube Channel: Cultivating Innovation

Recording Credits
Andrew Lloyd Webber. Jesus Christ Superstar Suite. Arr. by Willy Hautvast.
Kaunas Wind Orchestra "Ąžuolynas" (The Concert Band of Kaunas City, Lithuania).
Conductor - Giedrius Vaznys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7ZPi0whxoo

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Professional wind ensemble, you say? Minnesota Winds has arrived, commuter. This ensemble comes complete with monster musicians, a website second to none and merch that some listeners (Paul Kile) refuse to take off. Listen to the architects of the group Meagan Bachmeyer and Katherine Bergmann talk about not only great performances but also an incredible mission to educate and integrate with the greater band community! Then you can also listen to Phil, Peter and Chris stumble through continual poorly conceived banter and an eventual arrival at Peter’s favorite song (worth the wait).

Show Notes:
Read more about Minnesota Winds here: https://www.minnesotawinds.org and more about composer Katherine Bergmann here: https://www.katherinebergman.net

Recording Credits
Katherine Bergman - Dream Machine Hassadna Jerusalem Music Conservatory Wind Orchestra. Performed by Hassadna Jerusalem Music Conservatory Wind Orchestra performance at the SCL Festival 2022
Sagit Mazuz, conductor
Ronit Berman, musical director
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olC9RpzfF3s

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This week Jim Stephenson made the unfortunate choice to join us. We talk about his amazing sports career as a youth, how he had to choose between golf or music, and how everything in his life happens by accident. Phil sputters sentence fragrances, Chris gets distracted often, and Peter asks questions that are so long and winding that no one knew what the question was by the time he stopped yammering.

We cover his life as a professional trumpet player, conductor, and of course as a composer. There are many laughs, amazing insights by Jim, and awkward moments by the hosts, including a special appearance by Peter's dog Louie who adds to the podcast with his heavy breathing. Sit back and enjoy another hour you will never get back.

Show Notes
James Stephenson Website

Music Credits
Shostakovich Symphony 1
VALERY GERGIEV - MUSICAL DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR
THE MARIINSKY ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS
7 DE ENERO DEL 2013 - JANUARY 7h ,2013 January 7th, 2013
TEARTRO SALLE PLEYEL IN PARIS
https://youtu.be/IsnXRsBFxls?si=RZjCVMHck1OAUPuV

"The President's Own" United States Marine Band presents James Stephenson’s Symphony No. 2, Voices. Directed by Col. Jason K. Fettig. From "Arioso," released 2017. http://www.marineband.marines.mil/
https://youtu.be/-2_j7VQsVd8?si=sfU_rD0UxtTSBBCL

Fanfare For Democracy
Premiered January 20, 2021, by "The President's Own" US Marine Band; Col. Jason K. Fettig, director.
Available here: https://composerjim.com/works/fanfare...

NBC Broadcast from Interlochen
Howard Hanson's 2nd Symphony
"Interlochen Theme"

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