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89.9 WDAV Classical Public Radio, a service of Davidson College
WDAV Classical Public Radio is dedicated to building a community focused on classical music by providing easy access to the art form, as well as opportunities for exploration and discovery. In addition to producing 149 hours per week for its own broadcast use on 89.9FM, HD-1, HD-2, and wdav.org channels, the station produces nationally-distributed programs, including Concierto, and, in partnership
Last week, host Myelita Melton shared the story behind Johann Friedrich Peter's "Psalm of Joy" with us ahead of 4th of July, and America's 250th anniversary. Hear from Dr. Ogburn from the Moravian Music Foundation to learn more about how this piece was used to celebrate this important day in American history.
06/13/2026
The International Choral Composers Institute is back this summer! Now on our blog, ICCI founder Sherry Blevins sits down with WDAV Marketing Director (and resident choral expert) Mary Lathem to chat about what she’s looking forward to this time around, and what audiences can expect at the concert on June 28th. Read the Q&A at bit.ly/OfNoteBlog.
It's only fitting that we turn to the Moravian tradition when it comes to preparing to celebrate a milestone birthday...America 250! Learn more during Vienna in the Wilderness: The Moravian Sound on WDAV, airing in early July.
Thank you to the Moravian Music Foundation and Old Salem Museums & Gardens for their help on this project.
Excuse us...we're just thinking about the awesome times we had at this year's Charlotte Bach Festival. Same time next year, friends?
06/09/2026
Purcell's Dido and Aeneas on Wednesday, Handel's Theodora on Saturday: two of the great English Baroque dramatic works in one extraordinary festival week.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the seventh Charlotte Bach Festival special in so many ways. 🎶
06/09/2026
WDAV has accomplished a lot in the last 12 months! From Small Batch concerts, movie nights with the Reel Music Film Series, to fundraising campaigns and record sales, we're glad that you joined us for the ride.
As our fiscal year draws to a close, we're excited for the days ahead. But before we get there, we need to end on a strong note. Finishing the year with a balanced budget is no small feat, considering more than $250,000 was suddenly cut from WDAV when federal funding was rescinded last July.
Although we’ve made great progress toward our annual fundraising goal, there is still work to be done. If you’re in a position to donate and haven’t made a gift in the past 12 months, or you can’t remember the last time you did, this is the time to make a difference. Head to give.wdav.org to make a gift today!
This week on Piedmont Arts, we hear from David McGraw of Piedmont Shakes. Now in it's second year, the company seeks to "to produce free, original productions of Shakespeare’s plays." McGraw tells us how the organization was founded partially to fill a need for professional theatremaking opportunities in North Carolina after the closure of longstanding producing companies in recent years. Learn more about their summer production, Much Ado About Nothing, and why Shakespeare is still important in our current cultural landscape. Listen at bit.ly/PiedmontArts.
How will you celebrate the United States' 250th birthday this year? Host Myelita Melton tells us more about the first documented musical celebration of American Independence, which took place in Salem, North Carolina!
06/05/2026
Ten days of handcrafted excellence.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Steinway at Free Range Brewing. We were thrilled to offer such a variety of events with the help of our fantastic piano residency partners. Let us know which event was your favorite in the comments below!
06/04/2026
Now on our blog, Lawrence Toppman reviews the first half of the Charlotte Bach Festival's offerings, including a community sing-in, brewery recital, and many a concert. Read what he had to say about these performances at bit.ly/OfNoteBlog.
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