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Black Hills Symphony Orchestra reaches a musical milestone

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This interview originally aired on In the Moment on SDPB Radio.

For 90 years, the Black Hills Symphony Orchestra has been intertwined with the Rapid City community—especially its arts community.

Kirsten Hollenbeck is the executive director of the orchestra. She joins In the Moment to look back at its 90-year legacy of performance, advocacy and music.

Plus, what to expect for its upcoming season and how the orchestra will shape musicians for decades to come.

Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.
Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.