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Listen for Offbeat at 11:00 am on Saturdays on WCLV 104.9 FM.
Fall season to begin October 4, 2008 and will rerun last winter's shows through December. The New 2009 season will begin in January and run through March.
Tune in for exciting shows for everyone who wants to hear something fresh and unconventional about classical music. Anyone who has ever listened to classical music and wondered, "How'd they do that?" will want to tune in to this radio program that's just a little ... Offbeat.
The Cleveland Institute of Music's radio program is designed to answer some pressing questions about classical music (well, maybe not so pressing, but thought-provoking nonetheless). Offbeat will be broadcast on WCLV 104.9 FM and streamed live at www.wclv.com.
Each hour-long show will explore the work of an artist or delve into a musical topic. Offbeat provides a cool combination of great music, interesting guests and slightly off-the-wall commentary - a lively behind-the-scenes tour of classical music.
Host Merry Peckham, cellist with the famed Cavani String Quartet and CIM cello/chamber music faculty member, will bring her energy, style and eccentric perspective to the program definitely an unexpected turn from the normally more circumspect classical music world. The Cavani Quartet won the prestigious Naumberg Chamber Music Award and was top prize winner at the Coleman, Fischoff, Banff International, and Cleveland Quartet Competitions. A native of the Pacific Northwest, Merry Peckham has made many solo guest artist appearances with orchestras and chamber ensembles. She was a prize-winner in numerous competitions, including the National Federation of Music Clubs, from which she received the top prize in cello and in overall string categories. Ms. Peckham received her Bachelor of Music degree with distinction from Indiana University and her Master of Music Performance and Literature degree from the Eastman School of Music. She completed additional studies at The Ohio State University and Yale University. Her major teachers and mentors include Janos Starker, Gary Hoffman, Aldo Parisot, Paul Katz and Peter Salaff.
Offbeat producer Nancy Sinning is a recognized award-winning professional both in front of the microphone as an announcer and behind the scenes as a producer. Nancy can be heard as the weekend on-air announcer for WCLV 104.9 FM and is featured on the program Golden Opportunities Sundays on WKYC (Channel 3). Regular classical music listeners may recognize her from WKSU-FM in Kent, OH where she worked as an announcer and producer from 1993 to 2002. Prior to WKSU, Nancy worked as a producer at K.S.U. Teleproductions in Kent, OH; WQEX-TV 16 in Pittsburgh, PA; WBKO-TV 13 in Bowling Green, KY and WTOV-TV 9 in Steubenville, OH. Nancy received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Kent State University. She has been recognized for her arts and cultural features by the Press Club of Cleveland, the Associated Press, the Ohio Society of Journalists and nationally by the Gabriel Awards. Nancy's interest in classical music began when her parents took her to the family series concerts in Springfield, Massachusetts, where she was born. When not on the airwaves, you'll find Nancy riding her bike, in a quilting class or enjoying good food.
Offbeat 2008 Schedule
| Oct. 4 |
What I did Last Summer
What do student musicians do in the summer? Spend time at the beach? Tour Europe with friends? Many continue their musical studies in one of the many summer festivals or programs available around the country. We've talked with a few to find out how they spend their summer "breaks."
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| Oct. 11 |
Gary Graffman
The retired president of the Curtis Institute of Music visited CIM last spring to receive an Honorary Doctorate. Mr. Graffman has been a major figure in the music world since winning the prestigious Leventritt Award in 1949. He has enjoyed an active career as a concert artist, concerto soloist with the world's great orchestras and as a chamber music collaborator with the most renowned artists of our time. He shares his insights on conservatory education and his continuing career as a teacher and pianist. Discography |
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| Oct. 18 |
Playing Second Fiddle
What's it like to sit in the second chair in a string quartet? To provide the inner voice in these intimate ensembles is critical to every performance. Hear what three exceptional second violinists – Peter Salaff, of the Cleveland Quartet, Earl Carlyss who performed for many years with the Juilliard Quartet and our own Mari Sato, second violinist of the Cavani Quartet – have to say about their experiences. Discography |
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| Oct. 25 |
Joan Tower
With a career that spans five decades, Joan Tower's music is performed all over the world. Her bold, energetic music, known for its striking imagery, has won large and enthusiastic audiences. She has visited CIM to share her expertise with our composition students and also with our listening audience. Discography |
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| Nov. 1 |
Noteworthy Music Methods
There is more than one way, as they say, to do many things, including teach music. CIM is home to one of these renowned programs – Dalcroze Eurhythmics – which became a central part of our academic programs beginning in the early 1920s and is required of all students to this day. Carl Orff's explorations centered on the student's natural affinities for rhythm and melody. Eminent educators David Brown and Robin Brian will shed some light on these important ways to study music. Discography |
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| Nov. 8 |
Christopher O'Riley
Acclaimed pianist and host of the popular NPR radio program, From the Top, Christopher O'Riley has many thoughts on the future of classical music and nurturing the young talent of tomorrow. He was in Cleveland recently when CIM hosted From the Top and spent some time in our studio to share his ideas. Discography |
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| Nov. 15 |
Becoming a Singer
It's not easy to make the leap into the professional world of opera. It takes time for the voice to develop and careful training of the instrument. Mary Schiller, head of the CIM voice department will tell us about her technique to develop young voices for the role they will play on stages around the world. Susan Williams, a Doctoral candidate in CIM's vocal program adds her perspective to the process. Discography |
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| Nov. 22 |
Musical Families
Talent of all kinds seems to run in families. Whether it's athletics, music, or another creative skill – does genetics play a role? Is it something that can be developed or is there a natural link that simply has to be encouraged? We will talk with several artists who share talents with a sibling, parent or at times a whole family. Discography |
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| Nov. 29 |
Pierre Boulez
His recordings are known around the world. He has a long and extremely fruitful relationship with The Cleveland Orchestra. He received an honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degree from CIM in 2005 – you can read his Commencement address on the CIM website here. It was an honor and a privilege to interview this great composer, conductor and all around outstanding musician. Discography |
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| Dec. 6 |
Preparing for a Life in Music
Long hours of study and practice, endless performance classes, so much repertoire ... it's all part of becoming a professional musician. But, what about finding the right instrument? Finding a way to afford the proper lessons and teacher? How about participating in summer programs? A Conservatory education is not inexpensive. Discover how these extremely dedicated and focused young people make it happen – with a lot of assistance from those working behind the scenes to help them succeed. Discography |
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| Dec. 13 |
Taking It To The Streets
Classical musicians are turning up in new settings and bringing a new approach to presenting their music. Students and faculty at CIM take classical music into schools, retirement centers and hospitals. Concerts are being presented all over town, in not so traditional settings. Annie Fullard, violinist with the Cavani String Quartet and a tremendous supporter of outreach in all forms, and Erica Ward, a CIM student violinist, are both active making sure that classical music is there to be enjoyed by all. Discography |
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| Dec. 20 |
Classical Multi-Media
It's not just about music anymore. Or was it ever? Music, visuals arts and theatrics have often untied for unique concert going experiences. Hear about the artistic programming and marketing efforts that are being used to bring classical music to new audiences, and to keep our traditional audiences engaged in enjoying the music they've loved with a new twist. Our guests will be Paul Sykes, a creative arts entrepreneur and Jonathan Sheffer, the Artistic Director of Red (an orchestra).
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| Dec. 27 |
David and Linda Cerone
For over 23 years David Cerone has been at the helm of CIM. He had developed academic programs, championed distance learning and been the driving force behind CIM's recent expansion. Throughout that time, Linda Cerone has led the string department of the Preparatory Division and nurtured young students both at CIM and the ENCORE School for Strings. Both are amazing teachers and performers. Join us as we take a look at their distinguished careers and at the visionary leadership they have provided to CIM and the Cleveland cultural community. Discography |
OFFBEAT
Broadcast on WCLV 104.9 FM and streamed live at www.wclv.com
Merry Peckham, host