Celebrate july 4th with kmfa!
This This July 4th, join KMFA's Saturday hosts David Crews
(7 - 10 AM) and Lily Gibson (Noon - 5 PM) for a wonderful selection of patriotic songs, Sousa marches, and Americana of all kinds.
Some highlights include Copland’s Lincoln Portait with narrator Gregory Peck, William Grant Still’s Symphony No. 1: Afro-American, medleys of songs by Stephen Foster, and more!
Tune in all day on Saturday, July 4th for the best classical music to enhance your festivities.
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Turn 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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We’d like to hear your story. If KMFA is an important part of your life, please take a moment to think about how you would finish this sentence: "KMFA is my source for..."
To share your story, email Kelsey Padgett, or write to us at 3001 N Lamar. Austin, TX 78705.
The Return of Wind Sounds
Heard only on Classical 89.5, KMFA, Wind Sounds has returned! Featuring music from concert bands and wind ensembles to brass bands and percussion, there’s something for everyone this season on Wind Sounds. Complete season program information here.
Suzanne Warmack, Phillip Finkle, and
Jeffrey Blair
(photo by David Stence) Congratulations to Phillip Finkle
KMFA presented Phillip Finkle, the winner of the 2009 KMFA Young Violinist Competition & Award, with the KMFA violin on April 3 at a benefit performance at the Long Center. Phillip will win use of the KMFA violin for one year and will also be playing the violin at Carnegie Hall with the McCallum Orchestra. Read the official press release.
KMFA on the iPhone
Listen to KMFA on your iPhone and iPod Touch with the Public Radio Tuner iPhone application. KMFA and many other public radio stations are all available to stream on your iPhone or iPod Touch when you install the free Public Radio Tuner application from the iTunes App Store.
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