Comparing Classical Stations

A brief but fun article about driving cross-country and comparing classical stations: Buffalo’s own WNED FM, Classical 94.5, rates pretty well in comparison with their peers. For one thing, it usually plays entire pieces. Getting into the Midwest, I was surprised to find that was a rarity. The stations we picked up in Ohio and Indiana played a movement of this, a movement of that. It was a “shuffle” effect. They will also hit you with something heavy, like Mozart’s G Minor Symphony, in the middle of the day, when no one … Continue Reading

Catching up on the News

It’s been a long time since I’ve blogged here.  My apologies!  I’ve been away from my desk for a couple of months, including two fascinating weeks in Indonesia. Here are some tidbits that came across the transom during that time: Edmond OK, from edmondsun.com: Classical Radio KCSC 90.1 FM has adopted new call letters, KUCO, to better reflect the partnership between the radio station and the University of Central Oklahoma, its licensee. KCSC was named for Central State College, the university’s official name when the station was created. “We have always felt … Continue Reading

Job Opening: Music Director In Indiana

10694 – WFIU Music Director, Radio and Television Services Job Summary: Oversees the acquisition, selection, and scheduling of WFIU music programming to assure   highest standards in musical and technical quality. Coordinates WFIU’s   programming operation, hosts a regular air-shift, and produces programs for   some of the classical music hours. Additionally, reviews new program   offerings, costs, and Content Depot subscriptions. This extends to some of   the breaking news specials, as well as with the usual music syndicators such   as NPR, APM, and WFMT. Qualifications:   Review your qualifications prior … Continue Reading

$10 Million to NY Public Radio

From the New York Times: Not all Mondays are bad.  For New York Public Radio’s stations WNYC, WQXR, and NJ Public Radio, this Monday is one to celebrate.  Most of a $10 million grant from the Greene Foundation … is earmarked to support the development of digital operations, including a new feature called “Discover” on the WNYC mobile app. Designed originally with offline underground subway riders in mind, the feature will generate custom downloadable playlists for users who punch in the topics that interest them and the amount of time they want … Continue Reading

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