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WGLT Program Guide, November, 1984
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Several items of interest to report to you this month. Let me begin with my traditional fund-drive thanks to all of you who contributed or pledged your support during our last Every Tuesday and Thursday, WGLT takes requests for classical music. But, that simple September fund drive. statement doesn't begin to describe the reasons we do it or some of the funny things that At latest count, the drive generated over $6,700, a little short of our $7,000 have happened since we began doing it several years ago . goal. Checks from the "toneless fund drive" continue to arrive daily, however, so it looks "We started taking requests for classical music to round out our program offer· as though we will meet (or possibly exceed?) our goal. That is most comforting, as it ings," said music director Tim Emmons. "Everyone - listeners and announcers alike - keeps our budgetary year on track as well as providing badly-needed operating cash. has their own taste. The request days allow listeners to express their tastes rather than Our thanks to all of you. listening to ours all the time." I'd also like to introduce a couple of the new voices you've been hearing. The works requested frequently include the most popular classical selections Mike Coslow took over as local host of Morning Edition in October, replacing - pieces most people can hum along with. That does pose a small programming pro Steve Hoffman who left us to get married and take a job at WZRO in Farmer City. blem . Mike worked at WGLT as a student reporter from 1980-82 and then as a "We've had to establish a rotation for the more popular classical works," reporter at WSOY in Decatur for two years. In addition to anchoring Morning Edition , Emmons said. "We keep track of requests and try to avoid playing a piece twice in the Mike will regularly report on activities of the McLean County Board and Board of Regents. same month. But we still try to honor the listeners requests by playing similar music, a John Kanya began announcing our afternoon classical music lesser- known work by the same composer .. ... whatever we can do." program in early October. John received his BA in Music Theory/Composition from In addition to requests by title, WGLT announcers frequently receive calls from Eastern Illinois University in 1979 and his MM in Music Theory/Composition from ISU in listeners asking for the music from "Sophie's Choice" or "The Elephant Man" or even December, 1983. "The Masterpiece Theater theme." A native of Belleville, John came to Bloomington-Normal originally to play "It certainly keeps us on our toes," Emmons commented. "We periodically bass with The Uptown Rulers. Following a stint as a free-lance bassist with a variety of even have people call and hum or whistle a few bars of a piece they'd like to hear. They jazz, big band and rock groups, he returned to ISU this fall to complete a Bachelor's don't know its composer or title but they like the music. Those are the fun requests to degree in Music Education. honor." John's solid background in classical music as well as diverse performing ex· And, on the other end of the spectrum some listeners request an entire perience make him an excellent addition to our classical announcing staff. volume of works by a single composer in chronological sequence ...one each request day. One listener, when asked about it after the tenth consecutive request, indicated she had the scores for all the requested works and was refining her conducting skills. For whatever reason, your requests for classical music are welcome Tuesdays and Thursdays at 438-5431. • •
On Monday, November 5, National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" • celebrates its fifth anniversary. It signed on for the first time in the midst of the Iranian hostage crisis. In the five years since, it has won nearly every • • broadcast journalism award. What's the secret? Read on . • Start your day ... GOOD COFFEE, GREAT NEWS A PROFILE OF BOB EDWARDS By: Heidi Walser By: Debra Beane
If you wake up to Morning Edition, you're in good company. Nationally, over 2 million people When he was young he didn't want to be a fireman or policeman like the rest of the kids on the start the day just that way. block. He aspired to be "a voice in the big box." And that he did. The keys to its success lie in its flexible format, the talents of its key people and Bob Edwards' childhood dream was to become a radio announcer just like he heard capitalizing on the commercial-free nature of public radio . on the family's Zenith radio. He considered the radio his playmate , a friend and companion . In commercial radio, time is money from advertising sales. For Morning Edition , time Now it is his life. Bob, the host of Morning Edition since its inception, couldn't be happier. is simply time to examine and analyze a story thoroughly. If a news item is worth five minutes, it Morning Edition listeners agree this newsprogram is special. Bob would be the first to gets five minutes. And the luxury of time allows coverage of stories you won't hear anywhere speak up about its individuality. The difference, he says, is in the way Morning Edition uses the else ...features on sports, business and the arts. medium . Bob attributes much of the show's success to Jay Kernis, senior producer of Morning Morning Edition host Bob Edwards said it best, "Morning Edition is a two hour pro Edition. "He makes great use of the medium by teaching the staff to use sound - meaning gram which allows us to examine important stories and analyze them thoroughly. We also have voices, sound effects, and music - to help tell a story. If a little bit of music or effects can help a roster of thoughtful and articulate people who offer lively commentary on a wide range of you see something, then you are using the medium well." That's what Morning Edition is topics." celebrating, five years of excellence. Bob 's rapport with listeners is, according to producer Jay Kernis, one of the major Bob's philosophy of the show is that listeners should get more than just their dose of factors in the program's success. Edwards in turn credits Kernis' skill with the radio medium , news and then go to work. He enjoys the variety of segments Morning Edition broadcasts. Bob's his use of sound to tell a story. The talents of those key people certainly help make Morning personal favorite is the arts segment. It's a departure from straight news. "To be able to talk to Edition the unique program it is. people about the creative process is a challenge. Most creative people are revealing Bob Edwards has hosted the program since its inception and recently received the themselves." Bob feels they have something to say. That's why they write, paint, sculpt, or even 1984 Edward R. Murrow Award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. dance. Morning Edition's format has also contributed greatly to its success. The program is Bob is also known for keeping his interviews fresh and exciting. He feels each inter structured so that the 275 local stations can blend local news and weather into the structure of view is different, as is the individual. "There is an unlimited amount of information to cover even the program. WGLT adds state and local news at six minutes past the hour and updates on if you do 800 interviews a year." Although he considers politicians the most difficult to interview, activities in McLean County roughly every ten minutes. Edwards proudly claims he has never been stuck for things to talk about. WGLT carries Morning Edition 6-8 a.m. weekdays. If you're a regular listener, we And finally, what would this humble man behind the well-known Morning Edition hope you'll join in the celebration of the 5th anniversary. If you 've never listened, ask yourself voice like to to next? "A show called Noon Edition or All Things Mid- Day, I don't know. But, this: Could it be that 2 million people know something you don 't know? someday I would dearly love to lead a normal life and not get up at 1: 30 in the morning."
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WGLT Week at a Glance Sunday 11111111111111 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ll11 111111111111 Saturday 6:00 a.m. Start your day with Morning Edition 6:00 a.m. Features, commentary and the latest news Morning Concert - 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Jazz Waves - concert and recital music Spend This Morning with classical music from the WGL T record library, the best in jazz and from the most profound carefully chosen to ease you into the day. special interviews symphony to the lightest song with jazz artists.
About Books & Writers 9:30 a.m. Sunday 10 to 12 10:00 a.m. WGL T's arts magazine NEWS _. NOON NOON Thia Afternoon This Afternoon And you 're certainly welcome to stay for This Afternoon as we present concert and recital music. State Week 3:00 p.m. Washington Week 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. All Things Considered Catch up on the world with All Things Considered All Things Considered The Past Is Prologue 5:00 p.m. National Public Radio's Peabody Award winning program of news and features. 5:00 p.m. A Prairie Home Companion Enloque Naclonal Our half hour report of state and local news follows at 5:30 p.m. Old Time Variety Show in Spanish La Voz de Latinos Unldos 6:00 p.m. Broadcast in Spanish Then This Evening continues with digestible music for the dinner hour. 7:00 p.m. Alive & Plckln' Folk, bluegrass and country music. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. The Cabinet of Dr. Fritz Live Chicago Cleveland Minnesota 8:30 p.m. From Symphony Orchestra Orchestra Kemp Orchestra 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
End your day with our Night Music featuring .. . Blues, Rhythm & more The best in contemporary music with an urban flavor Jazz .. pure & simple
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