Fort Smith Symphony celebrates 100 years of orchestra.

By Kyle Kellams

Published August 30, 2023 at 1:31 PM CDT

Kyle Kellams sits down with Fort Smith Symphony music director John Jeter to discuss the orchestra's anniversary concert and what's new this year for Arkansas' oldest symphony.

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