Public media funding has long been a quiet but essential support for cultural life in the United States, especially for classical music on the radio. Today, as the media landscape shifts and federal support faces new challenges, that future is increasingly uncertain.Classical music broadcasting in the U.S. Read More
I am so excited to join the team at WGTE! What a privilege to give back to the media communities that have shaped me. A bit of background about me for our listeners: I grew up in a loud home in Kansas City, with a percussionist brother, a bluegrass guitarist mother, and a very patient father. I have always loved singing, but I obeyed my mother and studied violin for as many Suzuki exercises as I could. I gladly put the instrument down and went on to study classical voice at Mizzou, LSU and BGSU. On stage, I’m happiest in choir. Read More
In the spirit of The State of the Union address on February 24, I wanted to take the temperature of our classical listeners with The State of Classical Music (in the U.S., that is). Classical music – from Bach and Mozart to living composers and American orchestral innovation – remains a vibrant but vulnerable part of America’s cultural landscape. Its presence spans concert halls, festivals, digital streams, and, importantly, radio – a medium that has historically been one of the most accessible ways for millions to encounter and enjoy the genre. Read More
