SMTD alumna Martha Guth, soprano, and Erika Switzer, piano, join EXCEL for a Q&A on their individual careers and the development and growth of Sparks & Wiry Cries, which they co-founded in 2009. Sparks & Wiry Cries curates opportunities for art song creators, performers, and scholars through innovative initiatives that capturethe stories of our diverse communities. The organization was also part ofthe initial Performing Arts EXCELerator Fellowship (Winter 2016).