KMFA Summer Membership Campaign

This summer we’re writing letters and making calls to let you know how important listener financial support is to keep this station viable.  If your KMFA membership has lapsed - and you receive a call from us - please consider taking that opportunity to make your tax deductible gift; or you may access our secure online contribution form here. You'll be glad you did, knowing that your support is keeping Austin's only classical station on the air.  Thank you!

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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 August programming.

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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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 Click here for more information about the people and stories on Classical 89.5


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.

spotlight Weekend Spotlight
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.


ArkivMusic.com, The Source for Classical MusicIf you like a recording you've heard on KMFA
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

News and Events

internsTest Your Classical Music Knowledge
Test your ears as Bruce Adolphe takes a popular tune and transforms it into something that sounds like it was composed by one of the greats. Guess the great and the song. Then listen to a piece by the composer in question.

Performance Today airs Sundays on KMFA at 6 pm from American Public Media

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For hands-on experience working in a public radio environment, consider interning with Classical 89.5! We’re looking for a few good students to round out our internship program. Interns must have good attention to detail, ability to work well with others, and a general interest in the medium of radio. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Development Associate Judy Watts

Maestro HuffRound Rock Symphony Welcomes Music Director
The newly formed Round Rock Symphony recently announced it has found its Music Director – Maestro Silas Nathaniel Huff. A native of San Antonio, Maestro Huff has experience working with orchestras in the United States and Europe. A meet-and-greet for the community is scheduled for September 30. For more information about this event and Maestro Huff read on.

Laurie TurnerWhat Goes Well with Classical Music?
Laurie Turner, host of KMFA’s Night Air (weeknights until midnight), shares her answer which includes her own special “Hoppin’ Johns” recipe. (Hint: it includes salsa, avocados and black-eyed peas). Intrigued? Click here for the ingredients for a perfect summer evening.

 

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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.



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Wind Sounds
Everything from haunting music inspired by the mysteries of outer space to marches by Sousa, Wind Sounds has it all.  Tune in Saturday afternoons at 5 for programs featuring band, wind ensemble, and wind instruments.  For more program descriptions click here.