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Variations on a Theme: The Fair!
Fair and carnival season is upon us! Catch music reminiscent of the fair in this edition of Variations on a Theme! Continue Reading Variations on a Theme: The Fair!
Smoke Screen, a noir radio mystery for pledge drive
This painting of Edward R. Murrow hangs at the entrance of NWPB TV studios in Jackson Hall on the WSU Pullman campus. Historically, a Lucky Strike cigarette is left for… Continue Reading Smoke Screen, a noir radio mystery for pledge drive
Variations on a Theme: Mexican Independence Day!
El Grito de la Independencia Selections of Mexican composers, performers and conductors for the celebration of the Mexican Independence from Spain. It began September 15th 1810 with “The Shout of… Continue Reading Variations on a Theme: Mexican Independence Day!
Variations on a Theme: Labor Day!
The first Labor Day was celebrated in 1882. The labor movement is long, varied, and complex. But at the heart of it is the desire for better living conditions for… Continue Reading Variations on a Theme: Labor Day!
Variations on a Theme: Hearing Homework
NWPB receives no funding and has no control over ads played on Spotify. All great composers were students and one time or another. Danse bohemienne by Debussy was written when… Continue Reading Variations on a Theme: Hearing Homework
Variations on a Theme: Gardens
There’s nothing better than sun-warmed ripe fruits from the garden. Gardens are also very nice to walk in and to bask in their fragrance. In the Country Gardens, a standard… Continue Reading Variations on a Theme: Gardens