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Read about Adam Kraynak, a talented bassoonist finishing his undergraduate studies at Boyer College of Music and Dance - Temple University, in our latest Young Artist Spotlight! Adam frequently performs as principal bassoonist of the Temple University Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble and appears on two albums from BCM&D Records. Adam is also a three-time lab orchestra fellow at The Conducting Institute and has participated in music festivals worldwide. #musiceducation #bassoon #bassoon #youngartistspotlight

The Musical Term of the Week is…PRESTO! Here at WRTI we have launched a new series of shorts, that aims to make classical music more accessible by explaining commonly used musical terms. Please feel free to use and share this education resource featuring our talented afternoon host, Meg Bragle. New videos released Mondays! #musiceducation #publicradio #accessandequity #classicalmusic https://lnkd.in/e4PptZhK

Meet the Piccolo! Check out the latest addition to our “Meet the Instruments” video series featuring the talented Nicole Hom! 🎶 #MusicEduction #piccolo Boyer College of Music and Dance - Temple University

Celebrate music in Philly with us! Are you glad that classical music, jazz, and music education initiatives have a place to thrive with WRTI around? 🎶 Are you a music fanatic that listens to the station? If so, please support the music during our Fall Membership Drive. Give securely via the link below, the "❤ Donate" button at WRTI.org, or call 866-809-9784 — TY from your nonprofit public media station for jazz and classical!

Meet Percy Smith-Holzbaur, a talented ninth grader at the Philadelphia Virtual Academy and a rising star in the world of viola music! From prestigious ensembles to masterclasses with top musicians, Percy's dedication to his craft is truly inspiring. Keep an eye on this young musician as he continues to pursue his dreams and share his talents with the world. Read more about Percy's journey in our latest "Young Artist Spotlight"!  🎵 🎻 #MusicEducation #RisingStar #Viola #Violist #YoungArtistSpotlight Settlement Music School ... Musicopia ... PYO Music Institute ... Mann Center for the Performing Arts

We just had to share this incredible musical journey of sixteen-year-old guitarist Marel Hidalgo! Starting at age four and forming his first group at age six, he's now presenting his new show, "The Jamaican Jazz Songbook," with his quartet. Marel's talent knows no bounds! – check it all out in our latest Young Artist Spotlight! 🎸 #MusicJourney #MusicEducation #Guitar #Guitarist

Earlier this month, I got to visit NPR’s Philadelphia Member stations and meet some legendary public media colleagues. These stations have been pillars in the community for decades, sharing arts, ideas, and entertainment across the state of Pennsylvania and beyond. WRTI has been introducing new audiences to the joy of classical and jazz music for more than 75 years. The deep commitment of WRTI’s staff to championing music and the arts as essential civic resources and vehicles for the human spirit really resonates - Radio That Inspires! Thanks so much to Bill Johnson for hosting. WXPN continues to find clever ways to build community around music discovery through its programs and live performances. I had the opportunity to meet the dynamic World Café team, who just got back from interviewing musicians in Japan - thanks Roger LaMay and team! WHYY has long been a Philadelphia community staple. I met campers creating creative short films, met the hosts of Studio 2, and heard about WHYY’s initiative to set up media labs in high schools. I also was able to sit down with the host of one of NPR's most iconic programs, Terry Gross of Fresh Air (having met co-host Tonya Mosley a few weeks ago in LA)… and I also got to meet Bill Siemering, the creator of All Things Considered and author of NPR’s original mission statement! Visiting our Member organizations is one of the best parts of the gig. And big love to the great city of Philly - I can’t wait to be back. #NPR #publicmedia #thinkpublicmedia

We just had to share this incredible musical journey of Maya Lindsey! She started out on the piano at the age of four and later discovered her true passion for the harp at age fourteen. From being the principal harpist of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra to being selected for Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra in 2023, Maya's talent knows no bounds. Currently, she's a student at the Curtis Institute of Music studying with Elizabeth Hainen. Absolutely inspiring – check it all out in our latest Young Artist Spotlight! 🎵 #MusicJourney #MusicEducation #Harp #Harpist Lyra Society PYO Music Institute

Meet composer Cecelia Olszewski! Cecelia is a composition student at Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music and the founder and president of the Cosmia Opera Collective, which provides resources for the funding, production, and performance of new operatic works by historically marginalized composers at Northwestern University. In 2022, Cecelia was selected as one of six national fellows for the Luna Composition Lab. Cecelia participated in the 2020 and 2021 Wildflower Composers Festivals and returned to this year’s festival as an intern. Read about Cecelia's inspiration and process for composing her one-act chamber opera, Devoted, which premiered this past March in our latest Young Artist Spotlight! #MusicEducation. Wildflower Composers.

Introducing percussionist Sydney Charlene Vance! Sydney is a Philadelphia Music Alliance for Youth (PMAY) Artist and a member of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO Music Institute) and The Philadelphia Youth Symphonic Band. Sydney enjoys performing as a marimba soloist and was a winner of the Philadelphia International Music Festival, 2023 12-14 Division First Place Concerto Competition. Hear Sydney's unique perspective on playing and learn more about the marimba in the latest "Young Artist Spotlight" feature! Settlement Music School #MusicEducation