About this episode

Garrett Jones discusses his role as the new Executive Director of the Stulberg International String Competition and shares insights about the upcoming event.

On this episode we welcome Garrett Jones, the new Executive Director of the Stulberg International String Competition. A seasoned arts leader and accomplished musician, Garrett shares his journey to Kalamazoo, what excites him about leading one of the world’s premier string competitions, and how this year’s event is shaping up. We will also take you inside the competition itself, including what audiences can expect from the finals and what is at stake for these extraordinary young musicians. ...

People in this episode

Guest: Garrett Jones

Topics covered

• string competition
• arts leadership
• musicians
• Kalamazoo
• finals
• young musicians

Keywords

• Stulberg International String Competition
• Garrett Jones
• arts leader
• musician
• Kalamazoo
• string competition finals
• young musicians

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stulberg International String Competition

Places: Kalamazoo

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