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"Classix with an X symbolizes classics with a twist," says John Jeter, music director of the Fort Smith Symphony. Hes talking about the 2024-25 season, just announced, which he says "continues the orchestra tradition of performing a wide variety of music."

The new music venue in Greenvilles West End, Trueline, by industry veteran Mike Grozier, is under construction with plans to open its doors by spring 2025.

"Patrick Conlon wrote three pieces for us this year, and its a wonderful opportunity to work with a composer in depth on various works," says John Jeter, music director of the Fort Smith Symphony. "Its a great experience because we can really go after a lot of emotional details as we get to know a composer."

Every year, we at Whats Up! challenge ourselves to look back and then look forward. So I asked April Wallace and Monica Hooper, both of whom write for the magazine, to choose their top three stories from 2023.

Fort Smith Symphony music director John Jeter has been a trailblazer when it comes to programming and recording works by previously "unsung" American composers.

Fort Smith Symphony music director John Jeter has been a trailblazer when it comes to programming and recording works by previously "unsung" American composers.

"The idea of outdoor concerts goes as far back as music began," says John Jeter, music director of the Fort Smith Symphony. "I think people love being outdoors, out in nature, hearing beautiful music. Its a relaxed setting with a lot of visual interaction as well.

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The Fort Smith Symphony may have been small when it was founded in 1923, but it was clearly mighty. It is, after all, about to celebrate its 100th season.