Interview with GTCYS Director, Mark Russell Smith

Mark Russell Smith is the interim director of the greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS). He'll lead the ensemble in a performance at the Ted Mann Concert Hall. Smith spoke to Steve Staruch about the ins and outs of programming works for a youth orchestra.

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