Behind the Music: Fort Smith Symphony with John Jeter - Ep 28

Описание: Step behind the baton with John Jeter, music director and conductor of the Fort Smith Symphony! In this inspiring episode, John shares how he transformed a modest community orchestra into a nationally celebrated, award-winning symphony. From educational programs like EarQuake and Bluegrass Live! to performing film scores like Harry Potter and Skyfall, discover how John is bringing innovation, accessibility, and global recognition to Fort Smith’s music scene. Whether you’re a symphony newbie or a classical connoisseur, you’ll love this deep dive into the art, passion, and future of orchestral music in the River Valley.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome to the Discover Fort Smith Podcast
00:32 – Meet John Jeter: Fort Smith Symphony Conductor
01:00 – From California to Fort Smith: John’s Journey
02:15 – Building the Symphony from the Ground Up
04:00 – Bringing Variety: From Classical to Chicago
05:30 – Creating a Fun & Supportive Music Culture
07:00 – The Impact of a Community Orchestra
08:30 – Inspiring Kids Through Music
10:00 – Why Orchestra Isn’t Just for “Fancy” People
11:10 – Season Planning: How the Magic Happens
13:00 – Symphony on the Green & Chamber Music
14:10 – The Conductor’s Preparation Process
16:00 – Behind the Scenes: Admin, Contracts & Themes
17:00 – Whiskey & Music Pairings at The Bakery
18:00 – Conductors Who Never Retire (Literally!)
19:00 – Why Symphony Feels So Powerful
20:00 – Breaking the “Classical = Boring” Myth
22:00 – Creating a Low-Fear, High-Passion Environment
23:30 – From Fighter Pilot Dreams to Maestro Reality
25:00 – Discovering Conducting in College
27:00 – Looking Ahead: New Recordings & Grammy Artists
28:40 – Supporting Genre-Expanding Musicians
30:00 – Educational Outreach: Bluegrass, Jazz & More
33:00 – Second to Fifth Grade Music Programs
34:30 – The Art-Music Integration at EarQuake
35:00 – Music as a Tool for Equality & Expression
36:00 – Accessibility & Busting Symphony Stereotypes
38:00 – Behind the Curtain: Musicians & Funding
40:00 – Live Orchestra + Film: Harry Potter, Raiders & More
42:00 – Funding a Symphony: Sponsors, Grants & Creativity
43:30 – FortSmithSymphony.org & Final Thanks