KMFA Classical 89.5, Austin's Home for the Holidays is presented by ABC Home & Commerical Services with additional support by I Live Here I Give Here, Loewy Law Firm, Jackson Walker, Prosperity Bank, Audio Nova (Formerly Estes Audiology), Dr. Simone Scumpia of Austin Thyroid and Endocrinology, Terry McDaniel & Company Investment Counsel, Terra Toys and Mozart's Coffee Roasters.
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KMFA'S 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS
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HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
CELEBRATE WITH THE SOUNDS OF THE SEASON ON KMFA!
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24
11:00 a.m. | Classical Austin Thanksgiving Special
Join us for a special Thanksgiving edition of Classical Austin on KMFA Classical 89.5. Host Dianne Donovan, along with the KMFA staff, curates the perfect holiday soundtrack with musical selections inspired by the warmth of autumn and the spirit of gratitude. Tune in for an afternoon of classical favorites and seasonal gems to accompany your thanksgiving celebrations.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27
9:00 p.m. | Classical Austin Thanksgiving Special (Encore presentation)
Join us for a special Thanksgiving edition of Classical Austin on KMFA Classical 89.5. Host Dianne Donovan, along with the KMFA staff, curates the perfect holiday soundtrack with musical selections inspired by the warmth of autumn and the spirit of gratitude. Tune in for an afternoon of classical favorites and seasonal gems to accompany your thanksgiving celebrations.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 (THANKSGIVING DAY)
9:00 a.m. | Every Good Thing
This Thanksgiving, host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take time to give thanks and celebrate one of Life's most meaningful gifts: music. It's Every Good Thing - an hour of stories and music to celebrate Thanksgiving.
12:00 p.m. | This Land: Thanksgiving with The American Sound
This land, the physical land called the United States of America, is home to people of a wide range of ethnicities, cultures, races, creeds and genders. This Thanksgiving Day join host Jennifer Hambrick for a musical celebration of the diversity of this land - the varied natural topographies and biospeheres, and the many communities that make this land exceptionally rich. Produced by WOSU Public Media.
6:00 p.m. | Songs of Thanks
Join us for Songs of Thanks, an innovative new production by Cantus, presented exclusively by Minnesota Public Radio. Through their signature narrative programming, the acclaimed octet will weave together stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community. Don't miss this special broadcast, designed to uplift the human spirit and honor the season.
10:00 p.m. | Every Good Thing (Encore presentation)
This Thanksgiving, host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take time to give thanks and celebrate one of Life's most meaningful gifts: music. It's Every Good Thing - an hour of stories and music to celebrate Thanksgiving.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29
12:00 p.m. | A Charlie Brown Christmas
Celebrate the season with the Austin Chamber Music Center's beloved performance of A Charlie Brown Christmas, recorded live at the State Theatre. Enjoy all your favorite tunes from the holiday classic and more as this cherished Austin tradition brings the magic of Vince Guaraldi's music to life. Gather your family and tune in to start your holidays on the perfect note!
Austin Chamber Music Center continues its Austin holiday tradition by presenting a live music performance featuring music from A Charlie Brown Christmas for three performances only on Saturday, December 7 at The State Theatre. CLICK HERE for tickets.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1
6:00 p.m. | 2024 Coltman Competition
Each spring, the Austin Chamber Music Center's Coltman Competition showcases the incredible talents of chamber musicians from across the nation. Tune in to KMFA Classical 89.5 for a special program hosted by Jeffrey Blair, featuring standout performance by this year's winners. Discover the artistry and musicianship of top ensembles as they share their award-winning interpretations in celebration of chamber music excellence. Don't miss this inspiring event, only on KMFA!
Applications for the 12th Annual Coltman Competition will be accepted beginning Sunday, December 1. Materials for both the Junior and Senior Division categories will be due no later than 11:59 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, December 19, 2024. For more information visit austinchambermusic.org/coltman or contact coltman@austinchambermusic.org.
*Please note that this list will continue to be updatedand is subject to change. To receive up-to-date playlists in your inbox each morning, subscribe to our Daily Playlist at kmfa.org/signup or check back here for the latest information.
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