What began as an engaging idea for a fundraiser last week has become a real windfall for me, in terms of programming, as I have been living off all the delicious leftovers. Last week, The Classical Network solicited from its hosts, partners, and listeners “dream playlists” of their favorite music. We sampled from these during our membership campaign, “Play It Again,” with, I trust, a lot of shared interest and not a few moments of surprise.
At the end of the week, as everyone staggered out of the studio, I spied the heavily thumbed reference list where it lay on the counter, and I just couldn’t bear to let it go. There were too many nuggets yet to be mined.
Therefore, I devoted my Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday shifts this week to sopping up what I could of your favorite music, which, frankly, has brought just about as much pleasure as finding my way to the bottom of a bowl of chowder with a nice, buttery biscuit.
Through unforeseen circumstances, I was on the air again yesterday, so I was able to extend my mission. Now it turns out I will return to the air waves this afternoon for what will be the fifth and final installment in the series.
If you were moved to make a contribution to the station last week, thank you for doing part of the heavy lifting in order to keep this beautiful music on the air. If you haven’t contributed in the past twelve months, and you’ve been enjoying the service right alongside those who have made a real commitment to make that enjoyment possible, please consider making a donation at our website, wwfm.org. It really will make a difference. We are still considerably short of where we need to be by the end of our fiscal year, which will arrive on June 30 at 11:59 pm.
Time waits for no contribution. Give today, and know that you were essential in getting us over yet another hurdle. If not for the generosity of listeners like you, the programming would be directly impacted by deep cuts. It has happened before, so believe me when I say we are thankful for your support. Make your donation now; then join me from 12 to 4 p.m. EDT for more of your favorites, and ours, on WWFM – The Classical Network and wwfm.org.
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Glenn Smith will be your host for a special concert from last year’s The Princeton Festival, featuring Concordia Chamber Players, in music by Beethoven, Richard Strauss, and Aaron Jay Kernis, at 4 p.m. I’ll return with “Picture Perfect” at 6, with selections from computer-animated adventures, including “The Incredibles,” “Up,” “Ice Age,” and “The Adventures of Tintin.” What a mix! Again, thanks for doing your part to help make it all possible.