La Belle France:
Paris and Provence with KMFA
October 23 – November 2, 2008

Eiffel Tower Dianne Donovan and a group of KMFA listeners are going to France this Fall. The deadline to register has already passed, but there are a few seats open!  Contact Development Associate Judy Watts at 512.476.5632 if you would like to journey with us to Provence and Paris.

Read on for itinerary and details. 

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Have you read Music Director Sara Hessel’s letter to listeners? Keep up with it, by reading it here. This month Sara highlights July programming.

carTurn a Vehicle into a Gift!
Are you in possession of an unwanted car, truck, motorcycle, RV, camper or boat? Donate your transportation to KMFA and it will be auctioned off for charity. The proceeds will be split between Vehicles for Charity and Classical 89.5. Donating is simple; read on for further details.

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blog icon Visit the KMFA blogs to read entries from Music Director Sara Hessel, Film Score Focus Producer and Host Brian Satterwhite, and Development Associate Judy Watts.

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Tune in this weekend and hear what you've been missing on Classical 89.5.



iPod iPod Picks
Want to know what's on photographer David Grimes' iPod? Check out this month's music list.


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Many of the selections on Classical 89.5 are available for purchase through our website – and a portion of the sales price directly supports the station. To purchase a CD, visit: www.arkivmusic.com

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Find out organizations within the community who support KMFA.

 

News and Events

Craig Hella Johnson Conspirare embarks for Denmark
If you did not catch Craig Hella Johnson, Artistic Director of Conspirare, on Classical Austin, it’s not too late to listen. Craig stopped by the KMFA studios to talk about Conspirare’s performance in the Eighth World Symposium on Choral Music in Copenhagen, July 19 – 26. Listen online.

David Crews KMFA Announcer wins Telly
Congratulations to weekend announcer David Crews for winning the prestigious 2008 Silver Telly Award for his film Ancient Songs and Green Magic – A Photo Gallery from Peru. Crews’ film documents his travels to Peru where he worked with traditional shamans. The film features a symphonic score of field recordings of native groups and their environments within the Amazon and Andes. Read the official new release here.

chickenKMFA Listener Testimonials
Whether you use KMFA for your commute, to wake you up, or help you cook – we’re always there for you, and happy to be a part of your life. Hear what some of your fellow listeners are saying about what the music means to them in our Listener Testimonial section.



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Commission a Composer!
Classical 89.5 is excited to announce that its own Dan Welcher has been asked to compose his 5th Symphony honoring the Austin Symphony Orchestra and commemorating Peter Bay’s tenth year as conductor. A full year will be needed to compose and finish the symphony and the master work commission will cost $50,000. If you would like to invest in this very special gift to the Austin Symphony and the Long Center send your tax-deductible check to the Austin Community Foundation. Read on.



Kelsey Padgett
A Word from our Intern
Kelsey Padgett, KMFA intern extraordinaire, describes the day-to-day life on an intern at Classical 89.5. Read Kelsey's thoughts here and find out how you can become a KMFA intern this summer!

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Summer Wind Sounds
May is the unofficial kick-off of summer with the return of Wind Sounds. Everything from haunting music inspired by the mysteries of outer space to marches by Sousa, this unique summer series has it all.  Tune in Saturday afternoons at 5 for all new programs featuring band, wind ensemble, and wind instruments.  For more program descriptions click here.

Anton Nel
Anton Nel on Classical Austin!
Host Dianne Donovan welcomed acclaimed pianist Anton Nel for Classical Austin on Sunday, May 18th. Anton performed a variety of compositions and talked about his upcoming tour overseas. His performance was also the official christening of KMFA’s new Steinway O baby grand piano – which he hand-picked for KMFA’s Studio 2000. The purchase of this piano was bought by generous donations from KMFA listeners as well as support from Mr. Travis Mathis and the Brown Foundation.

If you missed Anton's performance on Classical Austin, catch it here.

headphonesKMFA’s Future: HD Radio
In 1967 a band of visionary Austinites launched Classical 89.5.  In 1983 KMFA became one of the first local stations to implement Compact Discs, and in 1999 through listener support, KMFA gathered enough resources to broadcast classical music around the clock. In 2008 Classical 89.5 will upgrade to include a high definition signal, giving listeners a greatly improved listening experience and offering two KMFA channels.  Read on to find out more about HD Radio and how you can help!