Ah! So that’s the difference!

Performances from the Marlboro Music Festival. Birthday salutes to Franz Liszt and Ned Rorem. Music from Frankenstein movies. These are just some of the representative offerings you enjoyed on The Classical Network over the past week – and I am drawing only from my own shifts.

The truth is, The Classical Network has always been bigger than one person. Each of us, programmers and listeners alike, has the power to influence what kind of music is available to our community. A lot of radio stations – of the few classical radio stations that are left – feel that they have to play it safe. Whenever you tune in, you know you’re going to get Mozart or Vivaldi or Dvorak or Tchaikovsky. All great composers. But even they wrote a lot of music that never gets heard. We believe the world of music is bigger than that, and you deserve the chance to experience it.

Clearly, many of our listeners agree. We know that one of the things you really enjoy about WWFM is the variety of the selections. You’ve told us time and again that you love the mix. We’re often even told not to change a thing. Our knowledgeable hosts are in the unique position to be able to program most of their own shifts, which is highly unusual in professional radio. In fact, it makes all the difference.

Also, we are community-supported. It is because of the backing and enthusiasm of our listener-members that we are able to do what we do. The Classical Network offers many different perspectives, which keeps the listening experience fresh. The thoughtful juxtaposition of different eras, styles, themes, and personalities makes for an inimitable experience every day that you listen.

Can you hear the difference? If you are a supporter of the station, then in large part it is because of you and generous people just like you.

Today, The Classical Network begins a three-day sprint to raise funds in order to keep doing what we do best. Think about what it is that makes us stand apart, and how that enhances the quality of your life, and make a donation in whatever amount you feel you can afford. You may do so by calling us at 1-888-232-1212, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. EDT, through Friday, or by donating at wwfm.org.

In addition, we’re curious to know what it is you appreciate most about WWFM. Let us know by sending us your thoughts. Click on the “Hear the Difference” box at the upper right corner of the screen at wwfm.org. We’d love to share your personal observations on what makes us unique and essential to your musical enjoyment. No donation is necessary in order to leave a comment, but we hope that you will support us. We couldn’t do it without dedicated listeners just like you.

Can you “Hear the Difference?” Show us by keeping us strong with your donation at 1-888-232-1212, or online at wwfm.org. Thank you, as always, for helping WWFM – The Classical Network make a difference in our community.