 This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. For the complete interview, you can access here.
Kristine Dizon: Hello, my name is Kristine Dizon, and I'm the CEO and founder of The Modern Artist Project. Julia Lougheed: Hi, today I'm here with Dr. Julia Lougheed, the newly appointed Executive Director of the New Works Project. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to making new music more accessible to wider audiences. In addition to her role at the New Works Project, Julia is also an adjunct professor of clarinet at Scottsdale Community College and Paradise Valley Community College. She also serves as the Event Coordinator for the Fine and Performing Arts department at Phoenix College and the production manager for the All My Ears New Music Festival. Thank you, Julia, for joining us today.
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