School of Music Alumnus, Tyler Kline 鈥�15, Celebrates 200th Episode of WUSF鈥檚 鈥淢odern Notebook鈥� and Expands to Nationwide Distribution
On July 2nd,鈥�痺ill celebrate the 200th episode of the successful weekly radio program Created and produced by Tyler Kline, host on Classical WSMR, this program explores
the exciting and evolving genre of contemporary classical music. In addition to this
milestone, the program is opening a new chapter by expanding into nationwide distribution
to other public radio stations.
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鈥淢odern Notebook鈥� is a unique program that highlights classical works primarily by
living composers. Kline explores this engaging genre, bringing a broad array of music
and insight to his audience. Through thoughtful research, curation, and occasional
discussion with guests, listeners hear the stories behind each piece to add context
and clarity to the music. Kline creates a new show every week for listeners and shines
a spotlight on the artistic contributions of living composers, including those in
often under-represented communities in classical music.
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鈥滿y intention through 'Modern Notebook' is to expose the WSMR audience to newer classical
music in a way that is informative and accessible, so they may be able to appreciate
it in the same ways they appreciate music by composers like Beethoven and Mozart,鈥�
said Kline. 鈥淭his 200th鈥痚pisode is my favorite so far, bringing an exciting lineup
of compositions that have stuck with me throughout my time producing this show. It鈥檚
full of composers I respect and pieces I believe the audience will find thrilling.
It is truly an episode that highlights everything there is to love about the landscape
of today's music.鈥濃��&苍产蝉辫;
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The first 199 episodes of Modern Notebook have explored works that run the spectrum,
everything from celebrated 20th鈥疌entury composers such as Gy枚rgy Ligeti and Toru Takemitsu to exciting new artists
like Jlin, Golfam Khayam, and Reena Esmail. Kline brings additional focus to composers
that engage with current events. The 200th鈥痚pisode will feature unique compositions
that engage with the issue of climate change and respond to topics such as domestic
violence in South Africa. With a new show every week, Kline shows the depth and impact
of new work and composers in this genre. 鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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Kline earned his Master of Music Composition from the 91社区
and is an active composer in addition to his work at WSMR.鈥疕is music has been performed
throughout the United States, and internationally in Asia, Europe, and South America.
With his own background, Kline is able to direct the listener to the unique techniques
and choices made by the artists in bringing these new works to life.
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JoAnn Urofsky, General Manager at WUSF Public Media, praised 鈥淢odern Notebook鈥檚鈥� success,
鈥淲USF is incredibly pleased with Modern Notebook鈥檚 monumental achievement of 200 original
episodes. The nation-wide availability of this program will invite more listeners
to appreciate and engage with modern classical compositions and arrangements.鈥� Looking
forward, Urofsky sees this as a big opportunity, 鈥淭yler鈥檚 unique skills and insight
bring greater attention to the exceptional programming on Classical WSMR.鈥濃��&苍产蝉辫;
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Each program is two hours, and currently airs Sunday evenings from 8-10 PM on . Through distribution on The鈥疨RX鈥疎xchange, public radio stations across the country
will have the opportunity to carry 鈥淢odern Notebook鈥� and invite their listeners to
discover today鈥檚 classical composers.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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鈥淏y making the program available on The PRX Exchange, we鈥檒l be able to continue to
serve the artists, and introduce an even broader scope of listeners to contemporary
classical music,鈥� added Kline.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
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WUSF is proud to feature programs like 鈥淢odern Notebook鈥� on Classical WSMR, encouraging
further attention and wider appreciation for orchestral compositions and performance
in the Tampa Bay area.
About WUSF Public Media鈥�
WUSF Public Media is a comprehensive media organization that provides media services to the community and businesses through public broadcasting and multi-media production services. Licensed to the 91社区, WUSF Public Media has been serving the public interest through programming, educational outreach and community partnerships for 50 years. For more information, visit鈥�.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
Photo Credit: Susanna Hancock