Fall 2007 Vermont Public Radio’s Newsletter RADIO FLIER Expanding VPR Classical By Mark Vogelzang on VPR will move to VPR’s 24-hour President and General Manager classical music service, VPR Classical. This edition of the Radio Flier is all This means that you’ll need to switch about change – changes in Vermont stations to receive classical music; but on Public Radio's programming lineup, VPR Classical you’ll find familiar voices, changes in VPR's frequencies, and including VPR’s Walter Parker from 10 changes in the media environment to 2, and, of course, Peter Fox Smith and today. the opera. I’m pleased to report that one aspect Cheryl Willoughby provides music in of VPR is not changing, but growing, the early morning, and our newest host, and that’s our commitment to classical Joe Goetz, adds music to your after- music. VPR’s cultural roots cling to that noons. VPR has never before broadcast classical soil, since the original programs this much classical music presented by that VPR broadcast when the station Vermont hosts, offering more hours of signed on in 1977 included Saturday Af- music and more ways of interacting with ternoon at the Opera with Peter Fox Smith, you and the community. and Morning Pro Musica with Robert J. Our commitment to grow the clas- Lurtsema. sical service was not taken lightly. Over On October 1, the classical music Mark Vogelzang Continued on page 6 VPR Offers More of What You Love INSIDE News Programs Added to VPR Schedule VPR Wins By Jody Evans consistently heard requests for, including On Top Awards Director of Programming Point, The Story, and BBC World Service, as well Page 2 We are entering one of the most exciting as a daily local news program, Vermont Edition, times in VPR history. After years of extensive with host Jane Lindholm (see related story on Meet the Host of research and careful planning, VPR will have a page 3). And we’ve been able to include even Vermont Edition new sound beginning October 1, bringing you more of your public radio favorites. VPR’s Page 3 an expanded lineup of news and information new weekend lineup includes Selected Shorts, programming. Classical music that had aired Word for Word and Splendid Table, in addition to on VPR will now be broadcast on VPR Classi- mainstays such as A Prairie Home Companion, New vpr.net cal, our expanded network of stations featur- Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Car Talk and This Page 4 ing classical music 24 hours a day. American Life. Locally produced favorites My VPR’s new lineup is the result of literally Place and All the Traditions are still here, too. 30 Years of thousands of conversations with you. It fea- And we’ve expanded jazz to every weeknight. Opera with tures midday news and information programs You’ll find complete program schedules on the Peter Fox Smith to spark your curiosity and expand your un- back page. derstanding of issues affecting our community In a media environment that’s ever-changing, Page 5 and our world. There are programs VPR has two things have always been constant for VPR. Continued on page 6 RADIO FLIER Happy 30th Anniversary VPR By Amy Hastings – deepening our listeners’ Chair of VPR Board understanding of their com- VPR From modest but none- munity and the world.” 94.3 FM Bennington Another reason VPR and 94.5 FM Brattleboro* theless ambitious beginnings, 107.9 FM Burlington VPR has become in its first NPR continue to flourish is 92.5 FM Manchester* thirty years a regional institu- that they are solidly rooted in 95.3 FM Middlebury* tion valued by the hundreds communities – public means 94.1 FM Montpelier* of thousands who make it a something. And VPR cer- 88.7 FM Rutland daily part of their lives. And tainly is a leader with its local 88.5 FM St. Johnsbury those who listen to VPR programming, outreach and 89.5 FM Windsor online (something that the involvement in our region. VPR Classical founders in 1977 likely could But, more importantly, VPR 93.5 FM Bennington* not have imagined) might demonstrates its commit- 90.9 FM Burlington / Schuyler Falls suggest that VPR should Amy Hastings ment to community by lis- 103.9 FM Hanover* more accurately be described tening to its listeners. The 106.9 FM Manchester* as an international institution, The changes in changes in VPR’s services 99.5 FM Middlebury* since the boundaries of that highlight this 30th an- 99.5 FM Newbury* Vermont Public 88.1 FM Norwich geography no longer limit niversary year are the result Radio’s services 95.1 FM Sunderland / Manchester where you are when you tune of many years of listening to that highlight this 106.9 FM Woodstock* in. It has been a remarkable its audience. * = low-power translator th thirty years! 30 Anniversary VPR’s Board of Direc- Board of Directors tors is made up of a handful VPR is our branch of a year are the result Chair, Amy Hastings, Middlebury of community members national public radio system of many years of William Alley, Greensboro that has grown significantly who are honored to serve as Bill Biddle, Barnet in recent decades, even as VPR listening to the organization’s governing Nord Brue, Burlington body. No volunteer who has Donna Carpenter, Moscow commercial radio has under- its audience. Henry Chauncey, Jr., Andover gone tremendous upheaval this opportunity takes for Jack Crowl, North Pomfret and competition from new media has granted that we are part of an organiza- Perez Ehrich, Arlington increased. The reason is simple: we find tion that would not exist if it were not for Maxie Ewins, Shelburne the thousands of individuals who cherish Stan Fishkin, Chittenden in public broadcasting a quality of service Deborah Granquist, Weston that is distinctive and dependable. VPR it, challenge it at times, but ultimately sup- Traci Griffith, Williston is forthright in stating its vision to be the port it. On behalf of the Board, thank Doug Griswold, Charlotte “essential and trusted source for the ex- you for that support. Kathy Hoyt, Norwich Happy 30th, VPR…and many more! Spencer Knapp, Shelburne change of ideas, information and culture John McCardell, Middlebury Del Sheldon, Shelburne VPR Wins Two National Murrow Awards and more! Bill Stetson, Norwich J. Alvin Wakefield, Mendon Vermont Public Radio has been honored with two 2007 Victoria Young, Proctor national Edward R. Murrow Awards for outstanding news cov- VPR Management erage. VPR journalist Steve Zind was recognized in two catego- President & General Manager: ries: feature reporting and broadcast writing. Mark Vogelzang Zind’s story on a peace song competition held in Montpe- VP of Development: Robin Turnau lier in December 2006 won top honors in the feature reporting Chief Financial Officer: Brian Donahue category. Zind also won for broadcast writing with his story on Director of Programming: Jody Evans Director of Engineering: Richard Parker a Topsham woman who was making arrangements for her own Director of News: John Van Hoesen coffin. The Public Radio Center In addition to the national Murrow Awards, VPR was hon- 365 Troy Avenue, Colchester, VT 05446 Steve Zind ored with five 2007 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Phone: (800) 639-2192 www.vpr.net / [email protected] outstanding news coverage. Audio of VPR’s award-winning coverage can be heard at vpr.net. Editorial Director: Robin Turnau Editor & Designer: Stephen Mease VPR’s production of Counting on Grace received an Earphone Award from Au- Radio Flier (USPS 468) newsletter is published tri-annually by VPR dioFile Magazine. VPR listeners will be able to hear this award-winning production with second class postage paid at Burlington, VT, and additional mailing offices. Radio Flier is available to all VPR supporters. again this fall when VPR rebroadcasts the series. 2 RADIO FLIER Vermont Edition Offers Weekday News Hour broad range of topics is exactly the idea behind Vermont Edi- Ation, which debuted last month as a daily program that airs weekdays Meet Jane Lindholm at noon. You’ll hear everything from Before joining VPR as pressing issues and current events to the host of Vermont Edition, arts, culture and music scene. Jane Lindholm, 28, served Hosted by Jane Lindholm, Vermont as director and associate Edition brings context to current events producer of Marketplace, and regional issues through interviews public radio’s award-win- with newsmakers and the people who ning national business make our region buzz. It also goes be- program. hind the news, diving into what makes Jane graduated from this part of the country unique. Harvard University with a "It’s a way to connect the disparate B.A. in Anthropology and parts of the state,” says Jane. “We hope began her career writing to illuminate all corners of the region and editing for Let’s Go to get to the heart of what makes our Travel Guides. entry into public radio – I learned the region tick. And with more time to A native Vermonter, Jane says work- importance of storytelling, sound and focus on one issue, we can peel back the ing in public radio had always been her exploration,” Jane said. She went on to skin and see what’s beneath the head- dream…so much so that when she was work for NPR’s Weekend Edition and line, taking as much time as the subject first offered a position, she didn’t believe Talk of the Nation. After several years requires to explore and understand." it was for real. away, Jane says it’s good to be back in Listeners have been asking for a “During my senior year of college I Vermont.