New Stations in Canada

I’m moving Michael Dorner’s comments to the main page.  He’s been supplying info about new Canadian stations: Here is more information about classical music, posted on radio-info.com. This is the latest in a thread of postings, and it talks about a new commercial classical station coming on the air soon in Ontario: … if anyone has the vision for a network/string of classical music stations in Canada, it would be Moses Znaimer, with his commercial (Classical 96) format. When you see the numbers, CFMZ/CFMX does well in Toronto (putting the boots to Radio … Continue Reading

Exploring Music to Make Archive Available — For $$

It’s a pretty incredible archive — more than 500 hours of Music Education as taught by the inimitable Bill McLaughlin.  The site goes live on Monday May 6.  If you want to check it out  before it goes behind a paywall, here’s the press release: WFMT Radio Network to Launch ‘Exploring Music’ Website May 6 Subscribers Can Search and Stream More Than 500 Hours of Syndicated Classical Music and Commentary Hosted By Bill McGlaughlin Broadcast Archive Configured for Online Music Education at ExploringMusic.org ‘Music appreciation, $2 a week’ Editors: Complimentary press previews of ExploringMusic.org, with full access … Continue Reading

New St. Louis Station Goes Live Next Week!

According to Samantha Liss of the St. Louis Business Journal, RAF-STL begins broadcasting April 8th at 107.3 FM, and at 96.3 HD2. RAF stands for Radio Arts Foundation, a small non-profit that has been determined and dedicated to bringing back classical music to the airwaves in St. Louis.  The former classical music station, KFUO switched formats in 2010. Thanks to a $1 million start-up grant from the Centene Charitable Foundation, RAF-STL was able to start the radio station, which is located in Clayton. “Listeners in the St. Louis community will now have … Continue Reading

Job Opening – Music Director, Wisconsin Public Radio

From David Michael Wood and Michael Arnold at WI Public Radio: JOB LISTING: Wisconsin Public Radio is seeking a new music director.   This is a great opportunity for the right person.  If you know anybody who loves classical music and would enjoy working at a large station with an incredibly talented staff, please encourage them to apply. Madison is a wonderful place to live and work.   It regularly shows up on lists of great places to live.  You can find out more about our lovely community here:  http://www.visitmadison.com/ We are reviewing our … Continue Reading

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