Published - November 30, 2023
Symphoria is joined by the SU Oratorio Society and talented soloists for their annual performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” Director of Operations Jon Garland and guest conductor Thomas Hong stopped into the studios to tell us about the concert (and how to manage such a large ensemble). We also heard about Maestro Hong’s time as assistant to Kurt Masur. More about Symphoria is available here.
Published - November 30, 2023
Syracuse University Professor Robert Thompson is widely considered the world authority on entertainment and pop culture. In this episode of Central Current Radio, Thompson and host Dr. Rick Wright enjoy a wide-ranging chat, from the fallout from Janet Jackson’s infamous Super Bowl “Wardrobe Malfunction” to Thompson’s picks of the best…and worst…TV shows ever. They also talk about what’s going on in Thompson’s very important corner of SU’s Newhouse School, the Blier Center for Television and Popular Culture.
Published - November 29, 2023
Dan Cummings’ guest on this edition of CNY Heroes is Theresa Leonardi, longtime high school teacher in the Weedsport Central School District. Theresa is now retired after 36 years, but for many years, her high school Participation in Government class focused on the service and sacrifices of our veterans. A hallmark of her classroom career has been to instill in the next generation a respect for the men and women who serve the in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Published - November 29, 2023
This month’s Science Today has new research and new strategies to help two endangered species: amphibians, and our beautiful coral reefs around the world. Also from the pages of worldwide science journals, Dr. Rich Kopecky tells us about a new approach to controlling bird flu, and a “fascinating, Captain” study about antimatter.
Published - November 28, 2023
“Where did I put my car keys, and my medications, and my friends, and….????!!!!” In this month’s show, “Dr. Checkup” Rich O’Neill co-hosts with clinical social worker Nicole Christina, the host of the podcast Zestful Aging, heard here on Community FM. They welcome Services Coordinator Kimberly Connell to talk about caregiving for our aging friends and family, and the amazing array of support services available at the Onondaga County Office for Aging…including therapeutic fibbing and animatronic pets! Support for Checkup From the Neck-up on Community FM provided by:
Published - November 28, 2023
This edition of Innovate to Educate features Career and Technical Education programs underway and planned in the Utica City Schools. Host Jody Manning welcomes CTE business teachers James Raymer and Elisa Abbe, and students Eh Tha Yu Paw and Arren Tamang, who are officers in their school’s Future Business Leaders of America club. They discuss the exciting opportunities gained in CTE programs and how the content and skills students gain prepare them for successful post-graduation employment.
Published - November 28, 2023
(#36, 11/16/23) This week CNY Latino Podcast continues its talk about “welcoming November,” with all the different events, holidays, and things that come with this month. Plus, interesting interviews with Hispanic motivator and Speaker Alex Le Angel, and famous Latino writer and Politician Héctor Benítez Cañas. Esta semana CONTINUAMOS hablando acerca “recibiendo Noviembre” y todos los diferentes eventos, Días Feriados, y cosas que vienen con este mes, y unas entrevistas interesantes con Motivador Hispanic Alex Le Angel y famoso escritor Latino Político Héctor Benítez Cañas.
Published - November 25, 2023
Check It Out welcomes Youth Librarian Shauna Modrow of Tipperary Hill’s Hazard Branch Library to discuss the exciting things for kids to do there this December.
Published - November 25, 2023
“My work transcends art, it involves relationships and leadership.” – Maestra Simone Menezes This week, stories of women of color who are a the forefront of the classical music scene. These women are overcoming both racial and gender bias, and their achievements are an example for those who follow, showing that gender and race are not an impediment to success. “Women of Color – Leaders, Part 4” Jessie Montgomery: Break Away (excerpts) PUBLIQuartet “Strum: Music for Strings” Azica Records 71302 Adriana Holszky: Floten des Lichts Kay George Roberts, conductor Commonwealth Winds; Renate Brosch, soprano “Message: Five Vocal
Published - November 21, 2023
WCNY Community FM is pleased to partner with On Point for College. Since 1999, On Point has helped more than 11-thousand youth from our region get into college, stay there, and succeed afterward. This series on Community FM tells the compelling stories of On Point’s Alumni Stars, who are making a difference in our community. In this episode, we meet Quindell Williams.
Published - November 18, 2023
“You carry Mother Earth within you. She is not outside of you. Mother Earth is not just your environment.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Earth is grounding and inspiring. This week, music by women inspired by the Earth and all it has to offer. “Elemental Music: Earth, Part 2” Tina Davidson: The Blue Curve of the Earth Hilary Hahn, violin Corey Smythe, piano “Retrospective” Deutsche Grammophon 4798295 Outi Tarkiainen: The Earth, Spring’s Daughter Virpi Räisänen, mezzo-soprano Lapland Chamber Orchestra; John Storgårds, conductor “The Earth, Spring’s Daughter/Saivo” Ondine Records 1353 Dobrinka Tabakova: Earth Suite (excerpt) Halle Orchestra; Delyana Lazarova, conductor
Published - November 17, 2023
Join us on Thanksgiving for an afternoon of music and stories celebrating the season. From 2 to 7 p.m., we’ll mark the holiday with music from wind bands, vocal works sung by Cantus, and a sharing of stories and memories with hosts John Birge and Andrea Blain. Share the holiday with family, friends, and WCNY Classic FM. Listen. Learn. Love. 2 p.m.: Harmony in Autumn What reminds you of an Autumn day? The crispness in the air? The color changes in the leaves? Here are expressive songs of the season which explore how wind band composers invoke colors in melody
Published - November 16, 2023
The Catskill Symphony Orchestra is presenting a concert for the benefit of the Clinton Symphony Orchestra of the Mohawk Valley in remembrance of Maestro Charles Schneider, who led both orchestras and has left a wonderful legacy in his passing. Judy Marchione from the Clinton Symphony and Ryan Geraghty from the Catskill Symphony joined mid-day host Diane Jones to talk about the concert, Maestro Schneider, and outreach of both orchestras to youngsters in their areas. Information about the Clinton Symphony Orchestra is available here. And information on the Catskill Symphony Orchestra is available here.
Published - November 15, 2023
Syracuse University Professor-emeritus Lawrence Mason enjoyed an illustrious career as a photographer and teacher of visual media. He taught thousands of students at the Newhouse School. In this episode of Central Current Radio, Mason tells host Dr. Rick Wright about some of his most memorable photography assignments, and about his decades of trips to Lockerbie, Scotland, site of the 1988 downing of Pan Am Flight 103, which killed 35 SU students. Mason is the co-author of “Looking for Lockerbie,” considered the definitive book about the lasting impact of the terrorist act on that small Scottish town.
Published - November 15, 2023
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse presents its annual concert with the Diocesan Festival Chorus this weekend. Conductor Peter Ciarelli and choir member Frank Schultz stopped into the studios to tell us about this concert of Schubert’s music, the beauty of music sung by a more than 100-member choir, and the space at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The concert is Sunday, November 19 at 2pm. All the details are in this interview!
