Monday, November 19, 2018

Happy Thanksgiving from 90.9 WGUC


Thanksgiving is this Thursday and WGUC is offering a few special programs filled with beautiful music to accompany the holiday. Turn your radios to 90.9 while cooking dinner or visiting with family and friends. You can also listen online at wguc.org, via the WGUC app or your smart speaker. Here’s a list of what to expect:

Wednesday, November 21, 6:00 PM
Every Good Thing: This Thanksgiving, host Elena See and classical music fans from around the country take time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music. You will hear listeners from across the U.S. share stories about their favorite classical music pieces.

Thursday, November 22, 10:00 AM
Feast for the Ears: Traditional music and American composers take center stage as host Mark Perzel presents a warm, heartfelt celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s the perfect accompaniment for your Thanksgiving morning activities.

Thursday, November 22, 6:00 PM
Giving Thanks: John Birge hosts a special that offers a contemporary celebration of gratitude, with classical music and stories of Thanksgiving.

What’s your favorite music for this season? Do you prefer something folksy like Stephen Foster’s Old Folks at Home or perhaps a jubilant march like John Philip Sousa’s  Stars and Stripes Forever. Maybe you’re an Aaron Copland fan or perhaps Cole Porter or Duke Ellington. Whatever your taste, we hope you’ll join us in counting blessings and sharing in our country’s rich musical history.