System/Policy
Seattle classical station cuts positions as underwriting income dries up
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“Underwriting revenue has almost disappeared for us,” said Classical KING FM CEO Brenda Barnes.
Programs/Content
7 lessons from a music director on making classical radio sing
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Does themed programming work? Should hosts talk about the music? See how your opinions compare.
Programs/Content
How music stations can help local artists and listeners get through the coronavirus crisis
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Respond to concert cancellations by opening your studios and airwaves for live performances by local musicians.
System/Policy
KCUR adds station to fill void of classical music in Kansas City
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KCUR is raising $5 million for the service.
Programs/Content
New All Classical Portland stream provides ‘creative playground’ for young listeners
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“It’s really about exposure to other cultures, being aware of what’s happening outside of your community and hearing music in different languages.”
Programs/Content
How music stations have grappled with artists accused of misconduct
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During a panel at the annual Non-Commvention in Philadelphia, programmers discussed their handling of artists such as Ryan Adams, Michael Jackson and Richard Wagner.
Local That Works
Brewery concerts bring new audiences to N.C. classical station
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The music series is “intended to eliminate the formality and pretense often associated with classical music.”
Programs/Content
Outgoing host O’Riley: ‘I am ‘From the Top’’
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Citing a need to “adapt to the changing media landscape,” the public radio show focused on young classical performers will feature a series of guest hosts in place of Christopher O’Riley.
Development
How classical music stations can grow donations by tapping ‘tribes’ within audiences
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Under the “Community of Communities” model, stations can team up with local nonprofits to leverage donations and cross-promotion.
Programs/Content
‘The Pub’ #109: Classical station KMFA’s musical 50th-birthday gift to itself
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Part of the station’s community outreach included commissioning a local composer to write a theme song.
Quick Takes
Indiana station offers new classical music service
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The station wanted to create a classical music service with a price “low enough so that stations could use it to cover less critical dayparts.”
Quick Takes
Maine Public adds station to classical network
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The broadcaster aims to reach the entire state with its classical service.
Why classical radio has a personnel problem
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“Our industry needs to work at telling our story better: that classical radio is attracting nice-sized audiences across the country, and hosts are needed,” says one executive.
Quick Takes
Classical stations seek to boost listening with new on-air promo strategy
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The Classical Music Rising initiative will mirror NPR’s Spark project.
Programs/Content
Louisville’s WUOL extends music education to summer event series, podcast
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Launch of ‘The Music Box,’ including podcast episodes and an online music curriculum, coincides with the station’s annual Summer Listening program.
Programs/Content
Survey of classical stations finds aging workforce, eagerness for digital expansion
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The study by the Classical Music Rising initiative identifies a need for training and more diverse staffing.
Quick Takes
Louisville Public Media gets grant for kids’ classical podcast
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The podcast aims to be a resource for schools lacking music education.
Classical music
New Orleans’ WWNO adds full-time classical signal
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The broadcaster acquired the translator at 104.9 FM last fall.
Quick Takes
MPR and Mayo Clinic team up to offer classical soundtrack
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MPR will curate a playlist of classical compositions for patients at Mayo Clinic hospitals.
Development
Eight things to consider when pledging classical radio this fall
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The time could be right to emphasize a theme of “peace, calm and quiet.”