The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and the WFMT Radio Network with collaboration from WQXR 96.3FM announce the new 13-week, two-hour series. The Studs Terkel Radio Archive (STRA), launched in May 2018 on Studs Terkels 106th birthday, is a digital platform whereon, eventually, will live the majority of the 5,600 radio programs Terkel created during his career at WFMT in Chicago between 1952 and 1997 live. Playlist: 10 Shakespeare-Inspired Operas You Should Know, Playlist: 5 Mexican Composers You Should Know, Playlist: 10 Celestial and Astronomical Classical Works, Playlist: Your Guide to Chopins Orchestral Works, Playlist: 10 Handel Operas Everyone Should Know, Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff, 2023 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition, LIVE | Miriam Kessler, 17, harp, piano, and composer. Nicholas Antoine Oliver Camachos expertise in classical music comes at all levels: a vocal performer with experience in broadcasting, arts administration, and programming. Listen to creative reuses of Studs interviews. We have great ongoing need for interns and volunteers to assist with various facets of the archive and occasionally have job openings. he came to 98.7 WFMT as a staff announcer in 1988. To the shocked WFMT staff, William McCarter was a suspicious outsider and Diederichs was a total alien. In high school, a second pivotal moment came in LaRobs music career. Loretta Julian Sounds Classical is made possible, in part by, Sylvia Furner and the members of the WFMT Fine Arts Circle. Kening, Dan. The Becca Kopf Memorial Circle of Friends, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center. 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Brown Lewis Collens Associate program director Lois Baum, a 32-year veteran of WFMT and longtime colleague of Pellegrini (the two serve as co-hosts for the station's Lyric Opera of Chicago broadcasts), says there. J. Thomas Hurvis Learn more about advertising and sponsorship on WFMT. James W. Mabie passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the age of 85. [37] After suffering a heart attack in 1993, Nordstrand worked as a part-time consultant to the station.[37]. A spirited performance of "Now Is the Month of Maying.". Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Anne Gleason Richard W. Colburn It is also the primary station of the nationally syndicated WFMT Radio Network and a Jazz network available to other public radio statons around the U.S. Shirley Welsh Ryan [14] A live performance of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra was heard in the U.S., United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Sweden and West Germany simultaneously. The staff at WFMT will mold an internship to meet the applicant's interests and desired skills. [42][14] The station broadcast material from Digital Audio Tape for the first time in 1987,[43][44] and was once again chosen by Sony to broadcast from a MiniDisc in 1992,[44] to demonstrate the subtle differences between an MD and a CD. And he was very open and gave me great advice It was life-changing she shares, and it steered me on this path to audition for music school.. Weekly broadcasts include the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and Metropolitan Opera. Symphony No. Weekly broadcasts include the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and Metropolitan Opera. Donna Van Eekeren Art dealer Richard Gray, a member of the subcommittee of CETA trustees that oversees. Kristina Lynn and LaRob K. Rafael WFMT is excited to welcome two new voices to our host roster! | Hummel, Johann Nepomuk, Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Public File | 2022 WWCI, In addition to being your host for weekday evenings, Peabody Award winner. [12] Bernard and Rita Jacobs launched WFMT's classical music/fine arts radio format on December 13, 1951. Ingham or another MFB representative can be reached at www.midwestfoodbank.org. This platform, augmented by curatorial commentary, re-use tools, educational resources, highlights of creative re-use, and an original podcast, along with other special features, opens up Terkels radio programs and allows for a deeper level of user engagement. Award-winning stage and film director, writer, and producer Mike Nichols, at the time a student at the University of Chicago, joined the station in 1951. "Riverside Pianist Will Be Guest Star on Radio Program". Interns at WFMT are assigned an internship coordinator who will work with you to structure the internship to help you develop the skills in your chosen area. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree specializing in Trumpet Performance from DePaul University. During his tenure at WFMT, Rich has recorded a few hundred folk music concerts, and produced and co-hosted the City of Chicago/WFMT Folk Music Festival from 1985-89. To contact any member of WWCI management, please call (773) 583-5000. Prior to arriving at WFMT, George was a host and music director for WNYC, New York Citys primary NPR station, where he supervised the music staff and produced a wide array of live concert broadcasts, festivals, and specials. Students of any major are encouraged to apply but an interest in classical music would be recommended. 2023 Cox Media Group. Email Bridget Dehl, Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Public File | 2022 WWCI. [14], WFMT has won numerous first place Major Armstrong awards for excellence and originality in radio broadcasting and special awards for engineering and technical achievement.[27][28][29][30][31][32]. Folk music on 98.7WFMT, wfmt.com, WFMT app Folkstage - Sat 8 pm The Midnight Special - Sat 9 pm | Site by Jell Creative. Its website says WFMT "strives to entertain, engage, and above all, respect its listeners with a quality and variety of programming found nowhere else." I remember reaching out to him, asking if he had any thoughts for someone wanting to get into radio. Roger L. Plummer* James D. Firth Peter B. Pond When Rich left for the University of Illinois in 1968 to major in history, he immediately convinced the commercial student radio station, WPGU, to allow him to host a folk music program. Vice President and WFMT General Manager, Timothy Russell The show, Changes, was an unabashed imitation of The Midnight Special. Chris Abbinante Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Jitin Garg [14] The new facility included an all-digital path from studios to transmitter. The Studs Terkel Radio Archive has been made possible in part by a major grant from theNational Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. Before the pandemic, I was at a performance probably every night of the week. WFMT is excited to welcome two new voices to our host roster! Good written and verbal communications skills are essential, as is an interest in development. Cary D. McMillan Martin J. Koldyke* He explains: I go to a lot of performances. So many times, I open up a booklet, and who wrote the liner notes? Rich asked Ray Nordstrand to speak to his high school folk song club. . In August 2000, Steve Robinson was hired as general manager of WFMT. Gail M. Elden This platform, augmented by curatorial commentary, re-use tools, educational resources, highlights of creative re-use, and an . As a performer with the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, she got to share the stage with violin superstar Midori as well as WFMT host and bass-baritone Peter van de Graaff. A Bass-Baritone from the DMV area (Maryland), LaRob has been involved with music since childhood and is a graduate of DePaul University, where he studied Vocal Performance. Preston is currently VP of radio and GM at WFMT in Chicago. //]]> Daniel E. Levin Kristin Carlson Vogen A native of West Virginia, George holds music degrees from Oberlin Conservatory, New England Conservatory, and Boston University. I want to see what the audience reacts to. In addition to her extensive work with spoken arts programs, from 1972 until 2009 Lois Baum co-hosted with Norman Pellegrini nationally syndicated broadcasts from the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. It feels like a part of a long journey for me to get to this place and now helping to craft the sound of the station., Oliver Camacho onstage, or as he put it, smiling so hard your teeth dry up (Photo: Joe Mazza), On taking the reins from Andi Lamoreaux, Oliver explains, One thing that I do here that makes me nerd out is that I get to look at all these recordings and read liner notes. EEO Public File(2018 2019) [14] In 1953, programming was expanded to 18 hours per day. While WFMT was a station supported by the sales of commercials, it aired no pre-recorded (by non-station hosts) advertising. Because theres a plethora of other artists, of other composers, of other styles of classical music that we can be introducing to audiences We can engage with communities in a different way.. He takes over the position from Andi Lamoreaux, who served as the stations music director for the past 20 years and came to WFMT in 1969. [14], In 2001, the station's transmitter was moved to the Sears Tower in downtown Chicago (now the Willis Tower).[14]. Here is the text of Preston's email to staff: . WFMT is listener-suported and seeks donations on the air and on its website. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of Hearing in Color and combines his experience and research to change the predominantly white, European, male classical canon. Dennis Moore joined the WFMT announcing staff in 1990 after being a regular listener to the station via cable during his ten years as music director of WMFE in Orlando, Florida. For 15 years he reviewed folk music recordings for Sing Out! [14] This feed was received by cable companies (who transmitted WFMT's programming to their subscribers), as well as by home TVRO users. In-kind digitization services of the Studs Terkel Radio Archive are provided by the Library of Congress. John W. McCarter, Jr.* Franklin He scanned the radio dial for folk music, which was plentiful in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and discovered The Midnight Special. Tilden Cummings Jr. Application Process Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@wttw.com . [CDATA[ WFMT is thrilled to announce that Oliver Camacho has been named the station's next music director. Jennifer L. Sherman Norman Pellegrini joined the station as an announcer in 1952 and became program director in 1953, holding the position until 1996. 24 Etudes, Op 125 He also heads the WFMT Radio Network, the national syndication division of WFMT. The staff at WFMT will mold an internship to meet the applicant's interests and desired skills. WFMT also launched a Fine Arts Hotline for the Chicago area that same year. [34] The station replays Terkel's noteworthy interviews on Friday nights. Rich also produced folk music concerts on campus. He has since gone on to work with arts organizations including Lyric Opera of Chicago, La Caccina (a professional womens ensemble), Black Opera Alliance, Black Administrators of Opera, and Sphinx Organization to name a few. Rivers died from cancer, Chatham County Commission Chairman Chester Ellis told the Savannah Morning News. staff, programming, and artistsmagnifying the welcoming pull of our art form, our company, and our city. GREENSBORO, N.C. Tanya Rivera has a passion for helping people. Dr. Ian Smith Kristina says she was inspired to speak to the WFMT veteran host. In 2009, the Library of Congresss Division of Recorded Sound asked CHM to lend the tapes of the original programs. At the same time, Rich continued to feed his abiding interest in electronics and high fidelity. Ray generously agreed, and also allowed Rich to visit WFMT and watch him host the show. 38 in D, K. 504, "Prague" Candidates may also fax their resume to (773) 509-5305 or mail to: WFMT Before announcing at WFMT, she has previously worked in radio production at both WFMT and at WQXR in New York. Rene Crown In 2013, CHMs President, Gary T. Johnson, approached the staff of the WFMT Radio Network about forming a partnership to make the radio archive accessible to the world. Contact, 2023 WFMT Radio Network Programs can be heard through its satellite services and online via several streaming services. How can I get copies of Studs Terkels books? James W. Mabie ~ 1935-2021. Norman R. Bobins Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this web resource do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The rigorous national search, led by Koya Partners, culminated in the appointment of George Preston as CEO. Growing up listening to WFMT with her family in the Chicago suburbs, she was moved to pick up the trumpet herself. Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96. In fact, without realizing it, hes been preparing for his position for years. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"psiGkFImFvVDo0M9tcd1KUQIdH3LTfZuhSitvPVoFvA-1800-0"}; In 2003, the station began syndication of the program "Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin", an informational weekday program on various themes in classical music. He subsequently worked for Audio Consultants, a long time WFMT sponsor. Bruce Sagan* Preston He will succeed Ann Hume Wilson, who is retiring at the end of the month after 10 years of leading the station, according to a station spokesperson. One of KMFAs central goals is to increase our community partnerships as a collaborator both inside and outside the Austin arts community. The Studs Terkel Radio Archive (STRA), launched in May 2018 on Studs Terkel's 106th birthday, is a digital platform whereon, eventually, will live the majority of the 5,600 radio programs Terkel created during his career at WFMT in Chicago between 1952 and 1997 live. His school was majority Black, but in the performing arts program, the teaching staff was predominantly white. WFMT is thrilled to announce that Oliver Camacho has been named the stations next music director. "They did not want to turn this into the Mamma Mia of Mozart. These programs are comprised of live performances of the Orchestra from the 2006-2007 seasons. WFMT celebrated its 50th anniversary on December 13, 2001, which Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley declared WFMT Day. [45][46], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}415244N 873810W / 41.87889N 87.63611W / 41.87889; -87.63611. Jessica G. Adams Just send a note here and we will get in touch. Two-time Peabody Award-winning audio dramatist Yuri Rasovsky, creator of the National Radio Theater of Chicago, began a decade-long association with WFMT in 1975. In his current role since 2019 as VP of Radio and General Manager at WFMT, Chicago, he is responsible for programming, staff, and budgeting, and has led the station's very successful on-air fundraising programs while cultivating major donors. [14], In 1995, the station moved to its current location in the WTTW complex in Chicago's Northwest Side. And for those who have come to love his presence on the air, including his Saturday afternoon vocal music program Listening to Singers, dont fear; Oliver will continue to appear as a host on WFMT, and his show will continue! [14][15] In 1962, WFMT began broadcasting a majority of its programming in stereo. Terkels publisher, the New Press, has all of his books still in print. [14][15] The station's ERP was also increased and its frequency was changed to the present-day 98.7MHz. Henry Fogel* WFMT (98.7 MHz) is a non-commercial FM radio station in Chicago, Illinois, featuring a classical music radio format. Belafonte stands as the model and the epitome of the celebrity activist. Weekends feature shows on baroque music, folk music, Latin classical music and chamber music. Im glad shes going to be available to me if I need help., When it comes to being attuned to audiences and helping shape the sound of the station, Oliver is well qualified. Chicago-born opera stars Janai Brugger & Matthew Polenzani trade hometown tales, tips for singing on camera, In Their Own Words: Inspiring Quotes From Classical Artists and Friends Who Died in 2022, 2023 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition, LIVE | Miriam Kessler, 17, harp, piano, and composer. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. The new station manager, Alfred Antlitz, has abandoned WFMT's decades-old policy of no prerecorded commercials, hired burblemeister Jay Andres away from rival classical station WNIB, and brought. A former singer and actor, Preston performed operatic roles including Papageno in Mozarts The Magic Flute and Figaro in Mozarts The Marriage of Figaro, and Rossinis The Barber of Seville, and in leading roles in Kiss Me Kate, The Music Man, and Show Boat. [14][18] In 1979, WFMT became America's first radio superstation, delivered by satellite and cable systems across the United States and dozens of countries, including the Soviet Union and China. He continues hosting The Midnight Special and recording folk music concerts for the station and enjoying semi-rural living. 24 Etudes, Op 125 | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus. Possibly two, three performances a day. Newton N. Minow* 24 Etudes, Op 125 On August 6 - 11, 2023, join Carl Grapentine and WFMT travel partner, Travelex International, on a trip filled with music and culture in Santa Fe, New Mexico! [9][10][7][11], In 1951, the station's call sign was changed to WFMT. Connie L. Lindsey How can I learn more about Studs Terkels life, his work, and his Radio Archive? Shes not going anywhere; shes a listener. Learn more about advertising and sponsorship on WFMT. 98.7 WFMT. Peter B. McNitt Listening to theSpecial became a passion. Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview. With co-producer George Drury, she created Word of Mouth, a spoken arts program that presented a mixture of rare archival recordings and new studio recordings of poets, novelists, philosophers, scientists, actors and musicians. | Hummel, Johann Nepomuk, Home | Stories | WFMT Welcomes Next Music Director. For the past 25+ years he has been the host of the Beethoven Network, a nationally-syndicated daily program carried on over 200 stations. The studios and offices are on North Saint Louis Avenue in Chicago.[1]. [37] Nordstrand moved up to the position of president and general manager in 1970. David C. Blowers LaRob K. Rafael joined the WFMT announcing staff in 2020 as a fill-in host and became WFMTs full-time weekend morning host and producer in Fall of 2021. Scott J. Fisher Gubrou combined the musical traditions of St. Yared, the father of Ethiopian religious music, with classical piano and the traditional pentatonic scales of Ethiopian music. Chicago, Illinois 60625. The WFMT Fine Arts Circle, a member/listener support and funding group, was formed in 1991. Weekends feature shows on baroque music, folk music, Latin classical music and chamber music. Singer and conductor Kirsten Hedegaard discusses her work in this sphere, including her EcoVoice Project, and composer Sarah Kirkland Snider shares the environmental impetus for creating her work Mass for the Endangered. [4][5] The studios were in the Guyon Hotel and it operated at 98.3MHz with an effective radiated power (ERP) of only 770 watts. Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, Read the biography of host LaRob K. Rafael and find out more about all WFMT hosts.View all >, Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Public File | 2022 WWCI. David E. Zyer, Daniel Levin, Chair [23] It was created by Steve Robinson and is now carried by over 50 stations in the U.S. and is heard by over 400,000 people each week. Gary Johnson* Digital ReLab's Starchive is the information backbone of STRA, which has made dissemination and manipulation of the archive into a seamless experience. [33] Nichols started the folk music program The Midnight Special in 1953. WFMT also broadcasts in HD. He also heads the WFMT Radio Network, the national syndication division of WFMT. David K. Mabie [38][39] He had worked in classical music radio since 1967, and retired in 2016.[40][38][39]. In his current role since 2019 as VP of Radio and General Manager at WFMT, Chicago, he is responsible for programming, staff, and budgeting for WFMT, and has led the station's very successful on-air fundraising programs while cultivating major donors. He started his career at WXCR, Safety Harbor, Florida, a commercial classical station serving the Tampa Bay market, and was also a program host and producer, music director, and assistant program director for WBUR, Boston. Chicago, IL. Hosts on WFMT include Dennis Moore, Candice Agree, Lisa Flynn, Bill McGlaughlin and Peter Van de Graaff. [20], In 1980, WFMT became the first U.S. radio station to join the European Broadcasting Union. The Chicago History Museum (CHM) owns Studs Terkels archival tapes. Allow us to introduce you to Kristina Lynn and LaRob K. Rafael, who join as fill-in hosts. [4] It originally held the call sign WOAK. Outreach Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion 2018 Annual Report, Beyond Chicago from the Air with Geoffrey Baer. He has since gone on to work with arts organizations including Lyric Opera of Chicago, La Caccina (a professional womens ensemble), Black Opera Alliance, Black Administrators of Opera, and Sphinx Organization to name a few. joined the WFMT announcing staff in 2020 as a fill-in host and became WFMTs full-time weekend morning host and producer in Fall of 2021. KMFA Classical (KMFA) appoints George Preston as Chief Executive Officer for the 56-year-old Austin radio station. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Public File | 2022 WWCI, Kirsten Hedegaard (L) & Sarah Kirkland Snider (R). Baum selected and programmed plays and readings produced by the BBC and by the National Radio Theater of Chicago, and created The Storytellers, a program devoted to short stories. Since 1996 he has been the program Jim served as Trustee at WTTW and WFMT for 20 years and as Board Chair from 2014-2020. These organizations share a common goal with his work at WFMT, to change the narrative that white male European classical music is the standard. My goal in life has just been to get people to listen. Length of internship and hours per week are negotiable, but we prefer that an intern be able to spend at least two days per week in the office. [8] WOAK generally aired pop music, but also featured classical music programs and dramas. A planning grant was provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities in 2014, followed by a larger implementation grant in 2016 both of which, along with support from numerous individuals and foundations, enabled work to proceed on developing the digital platform, studsterkel.org, and related programs and projects. Find out more here. Exciting opportunity in Chicago , IL for WFMT as a WFMT General Manager/Program Director While studying in the vocal music program at DePaul University, LaRob tried to go beyond the fixtures of academic vocal music and perform music that he felt spoke directly to him as a Black singer. This website uses cookies. WFMT offers internships year-round. A worker cleans the outside of a First Republic bank in San Francisco. Sidney Dillard [14], In August 1976, the FCC granted WFMT temporary authority to simulcast on AM 1450, using the former facilities of WVON, which had moved its call sign and programming to another frequency the previous year. Oliver Camacho - Music Director/Program Host LaRob K. Rafael - Program Host/Producer Chicago, IL - October 11, 2021 - WFMT classical radio announced today that it has named Oliver Camacho as WFMT Music Director and Program Host and LaRob K. Rafael as WFMT Host/Producer. A Bass-Baritone from the DMV area (Maryland), LaRob has been involved with music since childhood and is a graduate of DePaul University, where he studied Vocal Performance. The gorgeous facility, including the spectacular Draylen Mason Studio, and the dynamic and talented team of staff and board have KMFA positioned to be a national leader in Classical Radio.. Oliver, who has been with the station in various roles since 2018, has begun in his new role today. The $30k grant is reserved for rising conductors and is given to further the recipients career and artistic development. WFMT has been broadcasting classical music since 1951. The archive consists of tapes made for his radio program on WFMT. Bass-baritone LaRob K. Rafael grew up singing gospel, R&B, and soul music in Maryland. kimberly l anderson anchorage alaska, blue heeler surrender texas, is melbourne beach, florida safe to swim,

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