All Classical Gets All New Location

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Housewarming is in the plans for All Classical KQAC!  In the three decades classical radio has serenaded Portland, Oregon, KQAC has been a fixture on the campus of Benson Polytechnic School.  Presently, the station operates in very modest quarters, but in May, KQAC will have its own larger, newer space among cultural neighbors in the Hampton Opera Center, located Portland’s Central Eastside area.In an article by Ellen Spitaleri of the Portland Tribune, KQAC President Jack Allen explains, “It is ideally located in proximity to our arts partners and all the people who … Continue Reading

Is it Journalism? Classical Radio and the Arts Community

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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is launching a new integrated media site called CSO Sounds and Stories, and in the subtitle of their press release they’re calling it “the first brand journalism site by a major American orchestra” (italics mine).  It’s basically an online music magazine, rich in audio (including the radio shows) and with unique content — a great place to hear the Chicago Symphony online, especially for non-Chicagoans. A thoughtful article by Chris Jones in the Chicago Tribune online claims that they shouldn’t call it “journalism” because it’s really p.r. “To the best of our knowledge … Continue Reading

Gains and Losses

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VPR — Vermont Public Radio — announces increased classical service: VPR Classical is now broadcasting at 99.5 FM, reaching a population of 36,000, including the communities of Montpelier, East Montpelier, and parts of Barre. And farther north, Winnipeg has launched a new classical station: Golden West announced … the launch of Classic 107.1 FM… The station will be a “daily go-to source for information on the sizzling arts and culture scene in Winnipeg and will the place for local emerging musicians to gain visibility and experience,” Golden West’s release said. That’s the good news.  Listeners … Continue Reading

On-Air Job Postings

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A pair of on-air jobs just popped up, one paid in Massachusetts, one volunteer in Oregon: Classical Music Host, New England Public Radio, Amherst, MA New England Public Radio (WFCR and WNNZ) seeks an experienced classical music broadcaster to program and host WFCR’s long-running and successful daytime classical programming, and to be the “classical voice” on-air, in on-line media and in the community.  The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive knowledge and well-honed sense of judgment of classical music and radio programming, close familiarity with classical music’s history and discography, keen awareness … Continue Reading

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