Archive for the ‘Staff Blogs’ Category

Jun. 15 2012

June Newsletter!

By Diana Ross | Posted in Membership, Staff Blogs, WBJC News | 2 Comments

You guys knew we had a newsletter, right?   If you don’t get it by handy email, you can view it here.  Please subscribe to the list and get a heads up on programming (like holiday programs!), contests, and some blog entries you might have missed!   Don’t forget to like the newsletter on Facebook and share … Read More »

Jun. 13 2012

New Transmitter Needs a Name!

By Diana Ross | Posted in Staff Blogs, WBJC News | 23 Comments

Hey listeners!   Our new WBJC transmitter needs a name!  Post your suggestions in the comment box below. Related posts: Website wrinkles Photos of our new transmitter building – In our driveway! June Newsletter!

May. 16 2012

Your First Time…. Cuatro!

By Diana Ross | Posted in Member Blogs, Staff Blogs | Comments Off

We love hearing from long-time members, but I’ll bet there are a few new ones from our recent drive out there who have some great ‘first time’ stories! If you’ve just discovered the WBJC Newsletter, we asked our readers in April to write in about their earliest musical experience and how it affected the music … Read More »

May. 13 2012

Spring Pledge Drive Success!

By Diana Ross | Posted in Staff Blogs, WBJC News | 2 Comments

So many of you stepped up and made your voices heard for classical music on WBJC.  Thank you! At the end of the drive, the ‘unofficial’ numbers are: 1112 pledges totaling just over $125,000! 84 of those came from this very website and totaled $8,126!! Our volunteers were fantastic (as always!) and we had a … Read More »

May. 13 2012

Musings on the versatility of a box with strings

By Diana Ross | Posted in Staff Blogs | 3 Comments

A recent newsletter “First Time” submission reminded me of this post…. So I brought it back around for a fun conversational piece. The violin is one of my favorite instruments (along with the cello).  I love the violin’s ability to express so many moods.  From a foot-stomping fiddle tune to mournful, soul-aching dirge, the violin … Read More »

May. 09 2012

Photos of our new transmitter building – up in the air!

By Bob Lenio | Posted in Staff Blogs, WBJC News | 3 Comments

This is how you move a building with a crane     Related posts: Photos of our new transmitter building – At the factory! New Transmitter Needs a Name! Fancy new things to click!

May. 08 2012

Your first time… installment #3!

By Diana Ross | Posted in Member Blogs, Staff Blogs | Comments Off

Today’s stories are beautiful reminders of how deeply intertwined family and music can be in our lives. Does anyone out there take the time to pay it forward?  I think a future write-in topic should be stories about how we influence the younger generations with our love of music.    Member Patrick Kelly of Centreville, … Read More »

May. 07 2012

Photos of our new transmitter building – In our driveway!

By Bob Lenio | Posted in Staff Blogs, WBJC News | 3 Comments

                                                    Related posts: Photos of our new transmitter building – At the factory! Fancy new things to click! CONNECTIVITY ISSUES

May. 04 2012

Photos of our new transmitter building – At the factory!

By Bob Lenio | Posted in Staff Blogs, WBJC News | 4 Comments

The prefab building is now at the end of the assembly line, meaning delivery will be soon!               Related posts: I can’t find the Listen Buttons!! Photos of our new transmitter building – up in the air! Spring Pledge Drive Success!

May. 02 2012

Your first time…. part 2!

By Diana Ross | Posted in Member Blogs, Staff Blogs | Comments Off

What fun! I personally have enjoyed hearing from listeners about what helped shape their musical tastes and it got me thinking of my own story. I was a fortunate child to grow up in such a culturally rich area.  My first elementary school field trip was to see the Baltimore Symphony and they performed music … Read More »

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