KUSC 2019 Annual Report (PDF)

“There is only one radio station in Southern California that dares to play Classical Music 24 hours a day, all year long. KUSC-FM stands alone as the guardian of music that clears our minds, inspires our hearts, fills us with the celestial energy and provides musical solace for our souls.” --Douglass M. Stewart, Jr Documentary Filmmaker Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

KUSC’s Mission We celebrate classical music and its power to enrich the lives of people at all phases of life, to bridge differences and to strengthen our Southern California community. It’s been an amazing year for KUSC and for classical music in our community. Thanks to you, we finished our fiscal year on June 30 stronger than ever. Your support helped us expand and deepen our services to our Southern California listeners.

There’s no doubt that new technology has enabled people to find and enjoy KUSC classical music in more ways than ever. Our listenership is strong both on the air and online. This year, along with healthy broadcast listening numbers, we saw an incredible increase in the number of you who use our live stream on our website, our app and via smart speakers. Thanks to you, KUSC is the highest- rated classical station in the country.

This year, we invested in new talent - the next generation of hosts and produc- ers who will make sure that our classical music services thrive well into the fu- ture. We welcomed host Jennifer Miller whom you can hear throughout the schedule. We’ve been experimenting with new digital music content for new audiences and we just launched our first formal KUSC intern program.

We are committed to helping children experience the joy of classical music and are so pleased with the community turnout for our “Kids Discovery Days”. In ad- dition to another successful event at the Natural History Museum in Los Ange- les, we were thrilled to see so many smiling faces at our first Orange County Kids Discovery Day at the Bowers Museum.

These are just some of the things you helped us achieve in the past year. Many more are highlighted in this Annual Report. We are excited about our future and invite you to stay on this journey with us on the air, online, and at our KUSC events.

Thank you again for your support.

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In addition to our focus on kids, KUSC this year convened two major roundtable meetings of arts leaders in Los Angeles and Orange Counties to share common challenges and best practices, and to strengthen the ties between local arts institutions. Community Engagement . teaching artists, Street Symphony Chamber Singers, and musicians from the from musicians and Singers, Chamber Symphony Street Thornton artists, teaching USC the from players wind included The year. musicians this LA East and Watts in schools elementary at performances Up 200 almost Pop five presented We in itself. District School Unified LA the iswith and schools which Best, LA’s program after school the with partnership a It’s concert. the to up leading days the in staff curric include events Up - pre or professional by performanceslive KUSCpresented year, second the For Los AngelesPhilharmonic. Los KUSC Playground Pop

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KUSC produced two Kids Discovery Days, a high-energy, one-day children’s music festival in Southern California this past year, in partnership with the Natural History

Museum of LA County (NHM), and the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. The museums offered free admission for children for the occasion, and discounts for their par- ents/guardians. Live musical performances, musically-themed arts and crafts, and an instrument petting zoo were among the activities offered. KUSC also organized a live radio broadcast from the sites.

At both museums, attendance was dramatically higher than their typical Sundays. At NHM, we presented LA Opera singers, LA Chamber Orchestra Fellows, Street Symphony Mariachi, an American Youth Symphony quin- tet, and musicians from the LA Phil’s Youth Orchestra Los Angeles. We also invited arts groups such as the LA Phil to host their own promotional tables and spread the world about their own family activities. Los Angeles Natural History Museum and The Bowers Museum Our first KUSC Discovery Day in Orange County at the Bowers Museum attracted record crowds, and, according to local arts leaders, marked the first time all the major performing arts organizations in the County came together for an event. This included the Philharmonic Society, Pacific Symphony, Pacific Chorale, South Coast Repertory, Cal State Fullerton’s University Singers, and Backhaus Dance.

“I brought three of my students all the way from LA. I had attended your

Kids Discovery Day at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles in April, Engagement Community and I wouldn’t think of missing one of these amazing events, even if it means driving to Orange County! Thanks for spreading the joy of classical music.” —Sylvia Heymann, teacher in Los Angeles Kids Discovery Days and Playground Pop-ups

“Thank you for inviting us to be a part of such a special event! The students loved singing for you and the assembled audience!”

Robert Istad Professor of Music, Director of Choral Studies, Cal State Fullerton Artistic Director, Pacific Chorale

“A big thanks to you and your entire ex- tended team for filling the museum with so many happy sounds and sights. Our family days don’t usually have a concentration of so many young kids and it was so fun and rewarding to see them experience the pro- gram and the galleries.”

“Street Symphony Chamber Singers A warm welcome at Compton for KUSC and Street Symphony Crowd pleasing music at Compton Ave Street Symphony Cham- ber Singers Rock!” —A fan Years of Jim

In September 2018 Jim Svejda celebrated 40 years Celebrating on the air with KUSC. In honor of this monumental achievement, KUSC launched the Jim Svejda Fund for Talent Development.

The Jim Svejda Fund for Talent Development will enable KUSC to create a talent pipeline: hire in- terns with promise, create junior positions in which they can develop, and nurture young staff that can one day step into the positions of our current tal- ented announcers. This will assist in the recruiting of potential talent and develop full-time positions to bring classical music to audiences for genera- tions to come.

Jim has been described by many as one of the most knowledgeable announcers in the country. His shows, “The Record Shelf, a nationally syndicated show and “The Evening Program” weeknights on KUSC, features interviews with classical artists, critical reviews of various recordings, dynamic artist profiles and historical recording from past performers.

Jim’s history with KUSC and his commitment to ex- cellence was honored at a 40th Anniversary Gala in January, 2019. There was a performance from the LA Guitar Quartet, USC Thornton Chamber Orchestra and Alan Chapman and his wife Karen Benjamin. There was even a special short video directed by Daniel Zucker a “Jim Svejda Special Fan”. Special guest speakers included, Judy McAlpine, President, KUSC, Anne Akiko Meyers, concert violinist, Brenda Barnes, CEO King FM, Rose Campion, USC Valedictorian ‘18 and former KUSC Intern and Luiz Jimenez high school student, influenced by listening to Jim on the radio.

Thank you Jim for an amazing 40 years and beyond!

Every gift is important to the success of the Jim Svejda Fund for Talent Development. For more information on major phil- KUSC Radio Team with Jim Svejda (center) anthropic opportunities call: 213-225-7400. Underwriting / Sponsorship For information on becoming a KUSC sponsor, contact Tim McClellan at 213 at McClellan Tim contact sponsor, a KUSC tmcclellan@kusc.org. becoming on information For • • 2019January • • December 2018 • • November 2018 • • October 2018 • • September 2018 • • August 2018

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KUSC Angeles Forest Tower Site KDB 93.9 in Santa Barbara at Mt. Harvard Gibraltar Peak

FM Radio transmitter sites have several Various improvements were made within important systems to keep a signal on the the transmission system at Gibraltar Peak. air consistently. In addition to the various Aging and obsolete audio equipment and systems that the engineering department power supplies were replaced with new maintains directly, we also coordinate with and more reliable devices to support the external facility maintenance trades such 93.9 Santa Barbara signal. as air conditioning technicians, electricians and tower rigging crews.

In FY19 our emphasis was on improving reliability at some of our key tower sites and refreshing some of these key systems including the addition of auxiliary trans- mitters. The flagship KUSC 91.5 radio tower site located near Mt Wilson in Angeles Forest received delivery of a new auxiliary transmitter. We look forward to bringing this new system online for improved redundancy purposes in this next fiscal year. Electrical improvements are well under way.

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KDSC 91.1 in Ojai-Thousand Oaks. The Ventura transmission system received a complete equipment rack re-wire. New

satellite equipment was also installed which Engineering improves 91.1’s live connectivity from the Construction improvements for 91.5 Downtown Los Angeles Radio Studios.

91.5 Angeles Forest Tower Site— 91.5 Angeles Forest Tower Site— Mt. Harvard Mt. Harvard Traveling with KUSC Baltic Sea. Baltic lanes criss and its alleyways historical with Lubeck, of visited town the and Opera State Hamburg the at Nabucco attended The group city. important this music of and food culture, art, the discovering nights three spent we Hamburg to on Traveling Danish Opera. Royal the by Turandot with concluding and Castle Frederiksborg and Sealand North the to trip a city, the of tours walking experiencing penhagen, C in nights three with began The journey harmonic. Phi Rotterdam the by performed concert a and Opera Company National Dutch the by performed West Golden the of Girls Opera, State Hamburg the at Nabucco Opera, fo pe a included tour this of The highlights Cope music inspiring foran Pres 5 March r mance of Turandot, by the Royal Danish Danish the Royal by Turandot, mance of s n — man, joined 25 KUSC/KDFC members members KUSC/KDFC 25 joined man, hagen, Hamburg and Amsterdam. and Hamburg hagen, one of the important ports on the the on ports important the of one - 16, 2019, KDFC/KUSC host Robin Robin host 2019, KDFC/KUSC 16,

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June 10-20, 2019, KUSC host Alan Chapman, city and also visited Mendelssohn’s last home joined 25 KUSC/KDFC members for an inspir- as well as a day trip to Weimar, where Bach ing music-filled adventure to Dresden and lived eight years. All along the way they met the Bach Festival in Leipzig. other titans of German culture such as Schu- mann, Wagner, Liszt, Martin Luther, Goethe, The highlights of this tour included a trip to Schiller, and many others. And as a finale, the wonderful, city-wide BachFest in Leipzig. everyone attended a performance at one of The group attended five magnificent concerts the most beautiful theatres in the world, the by some of the world’s most renowned Bach Semper Opera, where they were present for interpreters, including recitals by renowned Verdi’s powerful Nabucco, and Mozart’s deli- pianist Sir András Schiff, violinist Isabelle cious The Magic Flute. Faust, and a concert by the Gewandhaus Orchestra, the oldest in Europe. Five-star accommodations, fine dining at top restaurants, outstanding music and Alan’s As a prelude, the journey began in magnifi- commentary made this a glorious journey cent Dresden, often called “Florence on the through the musical and historic landscapes Elbe”. From there, the group took excursions of one of Europe’s premier destinations! to tour the renowned Meissen Porcelain fac- tory, and traveled into “Saxon Switzerland” To receive notice of future tours, become a part of the KUSC Leadership Circle or Legacy Society. Details can with a private boat ride on the Elbe. They be found on our website at www.kusc.org or call traced Bachs genius in sites around the— Minnie Prince—213-225-7534. KUSC tours are limited to 25 persons.

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Bach and Alan Chapman in Leipzig Annual Giving Development KUSC’smembership growth resenting sustainer and revenue since 2015. radioSouthern on the classicalthroughout Below music California. is rep- chart a station’sincome.Yourthe offerof operating usandsupport allows to great keep support development/membershipunwaveringthis that accounts nearlyfor 80% years. Youpast the believe serviceKUSCin the it that and is of provides because generousKUSChumbledremains support the by listeners over our have provided

KUSC honors members of the Legacy Society, dedicated donors who have made planned gifts ranging from naming KUSC in their will or trust, to making KUSC a beneficiary of a charitable gift annuity. Many of these future gifts will be used to build an endowment to ensure that future generations are able to have classical music in their lives. If you have already included the station in your estate plans, please let us know by contacting Minnie Prince, at 213-225-7534 or

[email protected]

William Earl Lentz Anonymous (60) John R. Oden & Mark Dizik Karl H. Loring* Dr. Barbara Ackermann, Fantasia Fairchild LCSW Adolph Maier Theresa & Jeff Ferguson Carleen Anderson Hon. Nora Manella Robert S. Field Jerry & Barbara Andes Alison Manheim Jeanette Fraser Dr. Roman Anshin, M.D. Susan J. Marks Robin Friedheim Sonia Appell Jim Michaelis Dr. & Mrs. E. Peter Gabor Jim & Nancy Bailey Les Modie John & Peggy Garvey Christopher D. Baker Mike & Lorraine Mohill Robert L. Glasser Drs. Brenda & Bill Barnes Maury & Barbara Mortensen Deborah Goetzman Charles N. Baron Bernard & Faye Pipkin Lillian Berman Goldfarb Terry S. Bateman Ernest & Anne Prokopovych Meredith Goodwin Donald R. Beck Suzanne Robinson Donald P. Gould Dr. Allen Belkind Rosa E. Rosenberg David Grant Benla C. Bennett In Memory of Tom Greene Charles Simon Sarkas Herbert M. Berk Heinz Hanau Ronald* and Barbara Schonfeld William J. Bryan Rod & Nancy Harvey Matej Sherko and Anthony Rosello Audrey Steele Burnand Robert S. Helfman Lynette Sim Jeremiah & Raun Burnham Martin Bray & Scott Henderson June Smith Dr. Leland S. Burns Vera J. Hirtz Max Stolz, Jr. Bobbi Chifos Terrence Joseph Hughes Evelyn Stone Dr. Owen G. Clayton Jon Harvey & Joemy Wilson Joseph* & Linda Svehla Nancy Coleman-Frank Barbara Jury Robert Thurm Edward & Lisa Cook Len & Trudy Kapner Craig & Junior Vickers Dr. Allen J. Curtis Doris H. Keniry Carol Ann Walker Trust Caroline DeMar Steven Katz Carole E. Walker

Nick J. Labedz Ramona R. Whitney Society Legacy KUSC Donald & Sharon Lafler Dr. Robert & Mrs. Nadyne Zafran Morton Lampert

Jocelyn Lee Dennis & Kathleen Lees

*Deceased Updated: September 11, 2019 KUSC is honored to recognize members of the Leadership Circle who are committed to annually supporting the station to make classical music and the arts a more important part of more people’s lives.

President’s Gold President’s Circle ($25,000 + ) (10,000-$24,999 )

Anonymous (4) Anonymous (13) Colburn Foundation Herb Alpert Foundation Ferguson Foundation Sandy Behrens Arthur J. Geoffrion and Dunard Fund USA, LTD. Herman H. Hamer Barbara Jury Memorial Fund Heather MacDonald Paula and Henry Lederman The Norris Foundation Ernest Lieblich Foundation Anne Akiko Meyers and Jason Subotky Lillian Lovelace Flora L. Thornton Foundation William E.B. Siart Dr. Daniel Temianka

Composer’s Circle “As a classical music lover, I want ($5,000- $9,999) to share this joy with today’s young people. A prerequisite for Anonymous (22) that is sufficient exposure. KUSC The Negaunee Foundation plays a very important role in The Hilaria and Alex Dr. Margery Nicolson, PhD that respect, which is one reason Baldwin Foundation, Inc. why I believe it deserves wide Janet Petersen Nancy E. Barton support.” —Art Geoffrion Foundation Jerome and Toby Rapport Foundation Eve Bernstein Susan F. Rice Sara & Robert Cannon “How could we exist without Michelle Rohè Donald P. Gould music? It calms us when we’re The Ruby Family Foundation stressed; it soothes us when Dr. Cornelia Haag Molkenteller Wendy and Ken Ruby Trustees we’re melancholy; it excites us Thomas C. Hudnut when we are ready to dance. Dena and Irv Schechter And what better way to enjoy it Barbara and Stuart Klabin KUSC Leadership Circle Leadership KUSC Linda and Joe Svehla than listening to KUSC: stories,

commentaries and a beautifully Laifun Chung and Ted Kotcheff Timothy P. Whalen run organization behind it all. Katharina and Thierry Leduc WHH Foundation Hooray for KUSC”. CPT Charles T. Meyer, IV —Nancy Ferguson Producer’s Circle ($2,500- $4,999)

Anonymous (47) Sharon and Daniel Lowenstein Anne-Marie Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Robert Abeles Judy McAlpine Douglass M. Stewart, Jr.

Gretchen E. Alkema William McKelvey Max Stoltz, Jr. Karen and George Bayz Anne and Thomas McKerr Barbara and Steve Straub Patricia and Dennis Burke Janice Miller Simon Strauss Foundation Norman E. DuFort Abby & Alan Myerson Teshinsky Family Foundation Louise Grant Garland Jean Oppenheimer Terrance Van Vliet and Deborah Goetzman Michael R. Oppenheim Jan K. Keller Teresa Gordon Jane C. Parks Robert D. Voit Harvey Hoeppner and Mariette and Alexander Sawchuk Bea and Dennis Volper Bob Richards Dr. Charlie and Claire Shaeffer Deborah and Lee Walcott Charlotte Hughes and Shanbrom Family Fund Ramona R. Whitney Christopher Combs Dr. Jack and Anitra Sheen Michele and David Wilson Terri and Tom Keville Kerry and Robert Shuman Anna and Edward Yeung Scott Litt Irene V. Steinman

“KUSC is a crucially important institution in our lives. Every day, it gives us the most beautiful and ex- citing music in the world-music that lifts the spirit and enlightens the soul-music to live by. What a gift! You can’t ignore it and must support it” —Kathryn Norstrom

“There’s a reason we still listen to the great musical giants: “KUSC wakes us up in the morning their spirits awaken and refresh ours. They’re alive and well and brings us to work and school, on Classical KUSC!” carries us home at night, soothes —Dan Temianka MD our nerves and makes life lighter, defines our emotions individually “Since 1995 we've been residents of Orange County and and connects us universally. It is have continued to enjoy the music of KUSC! Its variety of an integral part of our family. I programming and most knowledgeable announcers enrich can’t imagine life without the gift our lives daily and have cultivated an appreciation and of symphonic music and the passion for Classical Music. We are delighted to be part of thought-filled comments of the the KUSC 'family' through our annual support and look presenters on KUSC.”

forward to the bright future of KUSC. It is ours and your —Valerie and Hans Imhof Circle Leadership KUSC

support that keeps the music going! Thank you KUSC.” —Carl and Elaine Neuss

For information on becoming a member of the KUSC Leadership Circle, contact Matt Miles 1-213-225-7518 or [email protected] 2019 KUSC FINANCIAL OVERVIEW 2%

5% Revenue 14%

Development $ 7,167,139

Underwriting/ Sponsorship $ 1,275,929

Government Funding $ 470,796

Other $ 173,397 79%

Total Revenue $ 9,087,261

Expenses 17% Operations $ 1,174,980

Development $ 1,649,533 12% 40% Underwriting/ Sponsorship $ 540,795 8% Content/ Engineering $ 3,276,956 23% Administration $ 871,871

Total Expenses $ 7,514,136

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Julia Torgovitskaya Rapoport is president of iCadenza & CEO of Cadenza Artist Management, a consultant for arts leaders and organizations, with particular expertise in motivation, empowerment, and team dynamics. She has extensive consulting experience, and uses her training in the Bianchard Companies model and Nancy Kline’s Time to Think method to work with her clients in developing strong business practices and solid team dynamics. Julia is passionate about introducing artists to the concept of approaching their career development with an entrepreneurial mind set and using proven Leonard (Lee) Walcott was Vice President and business concepts for their personal career Managing Director of The Ahmanson Foundation success. Julia is a trained opera singer and earned from 1987 until his retirement in March of 2008. a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from Prior to holding that position he was Director of the University of San Diego. In addition to the Upper School at Marlborough, chair of the Fine Board of Councilors she also serves on the board of Ohana Arts. Arts Department and instructor of Advanced Placement Art History. He then spent one year at Campbell Hall School. A former trustee of Marl- Jennifer Rosenfeld is co-founder of iCadenza, a borough, Campbell Hall and the Ahmanson Foun- consultancy and online education platform that dation, he now serves on the advisory boards for helps classically trained musicians pursue success- UCLA’s William Andrews Clark Memorial Library ful and fulfilling careers and the co-founder of Ca- and the Califormia Rare Book School as well as the denza Artist, a talent agency representing classical, UCLA Centers for Medieval and Renaissance Stud- jazz and world music artists, dance companies and ies and 17th and 18th Century Studies. multi-disciplinary projects. She has also worked with arts organization leaders on creating a culture of innovation and developing promotional and strategic initiatives. She trained as a pianist and Martha Welborne is currently a Senior Advisor at sings with the Stanford Chamber Chorale. She HR&A Advisors, an industry-leading real estate, earned her BA from Stanford University in History economic development and public policy consult- and Slavic Languages and Literatures and is pursu- ing firm. She was recently the Chief Planning Of- ing a JD/MBA from Stanford Law School and Grad- ficer at the Los Angeles County Metropolitan uate School of Business. She also teaches a course Transportation Authority (METRO) departing in at Stanford and sits on the board of directors of January 2016, where she lead a staff of over 200 in the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. planning the long-range future of transportation in the County. She also over-saw Metro’s real estate department, regional capital development activi- William E.B. Siart is chairman of the board of ties, the management of all grants, and a variety of EXED (Excellent Education Development), a non- strategic initiatives. She is a member of the Col- profit corporation which he founded in 1997 that lege of Fellows of the American Institute of Archi- develops and manages charter public schools. Her tects and has also served as President of the Los serves a trustee, chairman of the finance com- Angeles Chapter od the American Institute of Ar- mittee, member of the executive hospital finance chitects. She also has previously served on the and investment committees of the University of Board of Councilors of the School of Architecture Southern California. He is also a trustee of the J. at USC. Paul Getty Trust. He is the chairman and director of the Western Asset Funds, Inc. He is former chairman and chief executive officer of First Inter- state Bancorp, a $60 billion banking company with offices in 13 western states and more than 40,000

employees. He is also active in Los Angeles and USCRG Board of Councilors of Board USCRG nationally in K-12 education reform. A native of Los Angeles, he earned a BS degree in Economics from Santa Clara University and an MBA in Finance from the University of California Berkeley.

Judy McAlpine President

Bill Lueth Vice President, Marketing & Engineering. Sponorship Ron Thompson Mark Steinmetz Director of Engineering

Vice President of Content Steve Coghill Justin Collard Director of Operations Content

Chief Technology Officer John Van Driel Bill Kappelman Director of Compliance Sr. Content Director Minnie Prince

Chief Philanthropic Community Cliff Nielsen Kelsey McConnell Development Officer IT Specialist Assistant Program Director

Rina Romero Rik Malone Steve Sevy Senior Business Officer Operations Coordinator Assistant Program Director

Blake Lawrence Administration KUSC Digital Music Director Veronica Jimenez Jonathan Bibayan Budget/Business Technician Web Developer Mark Hatwan Maribel Lepe Production Director Budget/Business Technician Special Project Team Chrysanthe Tan Stephen Page Jennifer Tuffy Thomas Kotcheff Production Administrative Assistant

On –Air Host Development/ Underwriting /Sponsorship Community Engagement John Leathers Alan Chapman Gail Eichenthal Sr. Manager Underwriting Rich Capparela Senior Director of and Corporate Partnerships Brian Lauritzen Community Engagement Jennifer Miller

Tim McClellan Dianne Nicolini TEAM KUSC TEAM Matthew Miles Business Development Robin Pressman Major Gifts Officer Manager Jim Svejda Jaime Cisneros Shauna Der Database Administrator Senior Account Executive

Nicole Coe-Gonzales Gift Processing Supervisor

Susannah Hutchison Gift Processing Coordinator

Lilly Lau Development Coordinator

Nicole Massingale Customer Service Coordinator

“I was introduced to classical music while watching Looney Tunes with my dad when I was a child. There was one called What's Opera, Doc

and that's where it all began. It's a silly way to find a love for the music, but I have fond memo- ries of lazy weekends at home with my dad watching cartoons. As we are getting older it can be easy to forget those times, so KUSC helps me to remember. I thank you for being there every day while I work at home from Jacksonville, FL..” – Kimberly “I’ve always had a deep love for classical music. Listening to KUSC everyday gives me tremendous “Classical music on KUSC sustains me through the joy and happiness. The fact that KUSC is the only day, in my drive to work, while I am working, and public classical radio station in Southern California

at home while I relax, read the Sunday paper, or do makes it more priceless. Thank you for your presence in my my chores. It gives me joy and relief from the life.” stresses and anxiety of the news and the workaday - Cloe, Altadena world. Its announcers, including Alan Chapman, Gail Eichenthal, and Brian Lauritzen, are welcome “KUSC presents a musical fountain of beauty and voices that teach as well as entertain. The station is knowledgeable hosts. So lucky to be able to enjoy always there for me and I am sure to have it on all of these amazing treasures. when my 5 year old grandson visits. He now rec- —Teresa, ognizes many instruments and when a familiar Redondo Beach piece of music comes on. Thank you KUSC!”

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KUSC’s Classical Public Radio can be heard in seven counties, from as far north as San Luis Obispo and as far south as the Mexican border. With 39,000 watts of power, Classical KUSC boasts the 10th most powerful signal in Southern California. KUSC transmits its programming from five transmitters- KUSC-91.5 FM in Los Angeles and Santa Clarita; 88.5 FM KPSC in Palm Springs; 91.1 FM KDSC in Thousand Oaks; 93.7 FM KDB in

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