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Monthly Archives: October, 2018


Percussionist Lisa Pegher

Oct 27 – Nov 2, 2018: Sticks and Stones

Published - October 27, 2018

“Percussion is the most adaptable family of instruments. The biggest challenge is to project percussion in a lyrical way.”  – Evelyn Glennie   A singer always has their instrument with them.  A cellist, a flutist, they carry a bit more – one, or perhaps several, instruments, music, music stand, and accessories like rosin, or cleaning cloths.  But a percussionist – well, let’s just say, most of them drive a van.  Drums, sticks, shakers, woodblocks, marimbas, vibraphones, stands for their music and all of their instruments.  Not to mention the unusual instruments they are asked to play – water gongs, rainsticks, flower

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Composer Laura Karpman

Oct 20-26, 2018: Stage and Screen, Part 2

Published - October 20, 2018

“Don’t think of yourself as anything other than an equal.  Break down the doors.  It’s only doors.”  – Hans Zimmer   In 2016, women made up just 3% of composers working on the top 250 highest grossing films*.  And the Met was mounting its second opera composed by a woman – 103 years after the first one.  But women continue to make strides, with help from organizations like the Alliance for Women Film Composers and, yes, even the Met, which is commissioning two new operas, including one by Missy Mazzoli. This week, we’ll hear just a sampling of compositions by women for stage

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WCNY to examine the opioid crisis

Published - October 18, 2018

WCNY, Central New York’s flagship public broadcaster in collaboration with New York State public broadcasting stations is presenting special programming during this week. “New York’s Opioid Crisis” is a first of its kind partnership to draw attention to this public health crisis and raise awareness of services available in local communities for those impacted by opioid addiction. Public broadcasting is renowned for its thoughtful and thorough approach to public affairs and social issues, and “New York’s Opioid Crisis” will touch on topics as wide-ranging as the science of addiction, reducing the stigma of addiction and recovery, opioids and the arts,

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‘Native America’ four-part series premieres Oct. 23

Published - October 17, 2018

WCNY, Central New York’s flagship public broadcaster, presents a new four-part series weaving history and science with living Indigenous traditions. “Native America” brings to life a land of massive cities connected by social networks spanning two continents, with unique and sophisticated systems of science, art and writing. Made with the active participation of Native American communities and filmed in some of the most spectacular locations in the hemisphere, the series illuminates the splendor of a past whose story has for too long remained untold. The four-part series airs at 9 p.m. Oct. 23 and 30, and Nov. 13 on WCNY-TV.

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Jeanne Baxtresser

Oct 13-19, 2018: Breath and Sound

Published - October 13, 2018

“You have to take a deep breath and allow the music to flow through you.”  – Kelly White   Breath – we take it for granted.  Most of the time, we aren’t even aware of when or how we breathe.  Woodwind players, though – they have an intimate connection with the nuances of breath.  It’s as though they share a part of their being with their instrument, and the music they create is part of their soul, an expression of themselves that is impossible any other way. This week brings you music from the souls of women, shared through their instruments

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‘CONNECT NY’ presents ‘Guns and a Safer Society’ Oct. 29

Published - October 11, 2018

WCNY, Central New York’s flagship public broadcaster, presents “Guns and a Safer Society” on its “CONNECT NY” public affairs monthly TV series at 9 p.m. Oct. 29 on WCNY-TV. The program asks a panel of experts on multiple sides of the gun debate a simple question:  “When it comes to keeping our communities safe, what works?” Before an in-studio audience, moderator Susan Arbetter, WCNY’s director, public affairs and host of “The Capitol Pressroom,” guides the panel through a series of questions that touch on gun-owner responsibility; how to deal with guns and the mentally ill; and whether or not teachers

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Patchwork Heart

Oct 6-12, 2018: Patchwork Quilt, Part XI

Published - October 6, 2018

“How is it that music can, without words, evoke our laughter, our fears, our highest aspirations?”  – Jane Swan   On this Patchwork Quilt episode, new music for old instruments, a work inspired by war, and another inspired by peace.  With performances from outstanding performers and composers.   Patchwork Quilt, Part XI Mark Janello:  Toccata-Rondo for Harpsichord Elaine Funaro, harpsichord “Uno, due, tre” Aliénor 1210 Jakub Ciupinski:  Edo Lullaby Anne Akiko Meyers, violin “Mirror in Mirror” Avie 2386 Alexandra Stréliski:  Overturn Alexandra Stréliski, piano “Inscape” Secret City Records 080 Edwin McLean:  Sonata for Three Harpsichords Elaine Funaro, Beverly Biggs, Rebecca Pechefsky, harpsichords “Uno, due, tre” Aliénor

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WCNY announces Scenes of the Region summer edition photo contest winners

Published - October 3, 2018

WCNY, Central New York’s public broadcaster, is pleased to announce the winners of its Scenes of the Region Summer Edition photo contest. The seasonal contest invites the public to submit scenes from across WCNY’s 19-county broadcast region, capturing the picturesque vineyards, lakes, waterfalls, farms, mountains and overall stunning landscapes across the region. The Autumn Edition is happening now through Nov. 9. To learn more about the campaign and for contest submission and details, visit wcny.org/scenesoftheregion. 1st Place Steve Friedman Taughannock Falls Tompkins County 2nd Place Sarah Moses First Lake in Old Forge Herkimer County 3rd Place Michelle Enright Horse Farm

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WCNY to host Enterprise America Homeschool Day, Oct. 29

Published - October 3, 2018

WCNY invites homeschooled students ages 9-14 to participate in Enterprise America Homeschool Day at WCNY. WCNY’s Enterprise America (EA) program is an experiential learning program featuring lessons in entrepreneurship, business, and finance. Students operate WCNY’s  21st century Enterprise America model city. Students become entrepreneurs and employees, consumers and citizens participating in the real game of life. Designed for middle-school-age students, EA introduces students to the business world and provides them with the opportunity to practice key 21st skills including problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and communication. Students also apply STEM and financial and civic literacy knowledge as they become masters of 15

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Susan Arbetter honored with prestigious Hall of Honor Award

Published - October 3, 2018

Syracuse, NY – WCNY, Central New York’s public broadcaster is pleased to announce Susan Arbetter, WCNY director, public affairs, host of “The Capitol Pressroom,” and “CONNECT NY” will receive the highest honor presented by The Women’s Press Club of New York State. Arbetter will be inducted into the prestigious Hall of Honor at the 52nd Annual Awards and Scholarship Dinner, Oct. 24 for her award-winning journalism work, joining the ranks of many notable women including recent inductees Chris Jansing (2017), Benita Zahn (2016), Liz Bishop (2015), Judy Sanders (2014), Jill Abramson (2012) and Barbara Walters (2011). The Hall of Honor

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