Catching Up on Classical Radio News

Happy Friday.  I hope you’re getting spring weather, wherever you are.  We are looking at low 60s and sunny in Seattle this weekend.

AMPPR/MPC

Registration is now open for the Music Personnel Conference in NYC Apr. 21-23.  You can go to the AMPPR website for information.  Rates have been reduced this year to make it more affordable, and early registration ends March 31st.

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WDAV assumes production of World of Opera

WDAV in Davidson, N.C., announced Friday that it will be taking over production of NPR World of Opera from the D.C.-based network. Ben Roe, now general manager at WDAV, previously worked as NPR’s director of music and brought together the show’s host and producer. The show airs on 87 stations. Here’s the full release:

WDAV 89.9 CLASSICAL PUBLIC RADIO TO PRODUCE NPR WORLD OF OPERA

December 18, 2009 | DAVIDSON, NC — WDAV 89.9 Classical Public Radio announced today that as of January 18, 2010, the station will take over production of National Public Radio’s World of Opera, keeping in place NPR’s successful creative team of host Lisa Simeone and producer Bruce Scott. WDAV General Manager Benjamin K. Roe is the new executive producer. The show will continue to be marketed and distributed by NPR.

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Station Bites: Good News and Bad News

Had an email from Daniel Gilliam today, P.D. of WUOL in Louisville.  He reports that Louisville Public Media has achieved its highest listener numbers ever, with the three Louisville public stations up 38% over the spring book.  LPM Vice President Todd Mundt credits his staff and the stations’ focus on community:

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