Your June newsletter from WBJC

WBJC's monthly newsletter to keep you informed about programming highlights, upcoming local events and general station news.

Saturday, June 30? Why is that so important?

Midnight, June 30, is the end of our budget year, known as our fiscal year at WBJC, when our community support has to hit an all-important goal. It’s the day we know we have met our financial commitments and the demands of a 24/7 source of music in a 21st Century media world. Just as important, how we finish our budget year helps decide how we begin our new “music year” on July 1.

If you would like to give an additional gift of support, we need to hear from you by June 30. Charge your pledge on our secure website by clicking here . You can also call our Membership Office at 410-580-5800 and we will be happy to take your pledge. Your special June gift will go to work wherever it is needed most – on June 30 and the days beyond.

On behalf of our hosts and the entire team at WBJC-FM, we sincerely thank you for your loyal support.

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Programming Notes

Booknotes

Booknotes this month is Part I of a 2-part interview with Heidi Daniel, the President of the Enoch Pratt Library, and Joe Tropea, who came in to talk about the Catonsville Nine exhibition at The Maryland Historical Society was really good and interesting.

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WBJC Operafest:

06/16/18 - Turandot - 1pm

06/23/18 - I puritani - 1pm

06/30/18 - Lessons in Love and Violence - 1pm (Royal Opera)

07/07/18 - Macbeth - 1pm (Royal Opera)

07/14/18 - The Return of Ulysses - 1pm (Royal Opera and Roundhouse)

Your continued support for opera keeps the Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcasts and other live performances on the WBJC Operafest coming to you on Saturdays throughout the year.

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Student Composer of the Month

JUNE 2018: STEVEN CRINO

Welcome to Student Composer of the Month, where John Scherch features a composer each month that is currently studying or has recently studied in the greater Baltimore area. This month’s composer is Steven Crino , who recently completed his Master’s and will pursue his doctoral studies at Peabody Conservatory.

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Appearances

John Scherch will be singing the title role in Young Victorian Theatre Company’s production of The Mikado in July! First performance is 7/14.

Getting a new car? Don’t trade it, donate it!

Before you head to the dealer, plan on donating your older vehicle to WBJC. Usually the value you'll receive for your donation will meet or exceed what the dealer will offer you as a trade-in and is fully tax-deductible.

Call 855-WBJC-CAR or donate securely online. Click here to see how easy it is!

Have you ever considered becoming a WBJC volunteer?

It's super easy! We're always looking for volunteer members to help us during pledge drives and throughout the year in-office.

To get on the notification list for upcoming volunteer opportunities, you can email us at [email protected] or click the "update profile" link at the bottom of this email. Follow the log-in instructions and add "Volunteer list" to your profile!

Sponsor Spotlight

The National Orchestral Institute Festival at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

For more than a generation, the National Orchestral Institute has nurtured the development of America’s most gifted young orchestral musicians. During this month-long festival of electrifying performances – from chamber recitals to full orchestra concerts, these young artists perform with commitment and prowess.

Three concerts of note:

Copland, Gershwin, & Bernstein, National Orchestral Institute Philharmonic, Saturday, June 16, 2018, 8 PM. James Judd conducts Bernstein's Songfest which was written as a tribute to the 1976 American Bicentennial. The program also includes George Gershwin's iconic An American in Paris heard in a new edition which corrects and restores many of Gershwin's original musical intentions.

Brahms' First, National Orchestral Institute Philharmonic, Saturday, June 23, 2018, 8PM. Internationally celebrated as a vibrant ambassador for music and an inspiring artistic leader, Ms. JoAnn Falletta has conducted many of the world’s finest orchestras. Her program includes Edward Elgar’s In the South and Johannes Brahms’ First Symphony.

Petrushka Returns, National Orchestral Institute Philharmonic, Saturday, June 30, 2018, 8 PM.

The National Orchestral Institute + Festival revives Doug Fitch's groundbreaking production of Stravinsky's Petrushka first created in 2008 at the University of Maryland and later seen in performances by the New York Philharmonic. The ballet score is infused with orchestra participation, puppeteers, live video, and much more.

More information is available online at http://theclarice.umd.edu/series/2018-national-orchestral-institute-and-festival

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