Kids Commute: Dec. 2-6

Published December 2, 2024 at 6:00 AM EST

On this week's program, hear music requested by Josephine, Olivia, Blaise, Gus and Katie.

Each weekday, we feature a different guest host and showcase classical music selected by kids and teens from our community. Explore the fun details and get involved as a host now!

Tune in every weekday at 7:40 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. to hear these special hosts and enjoy their music choices!

Meet this week's hosts of Kids Commute:

Monday, 12/2: "Appalachia Waltz" by Mark O'Connor
Requested by Josephine from St. Michael High School in Emmet County

Josephine introduces "Appalachia Waltz"

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Tuesday, 12/3: Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major by Frederic Chopin
Requested by Olivia from Interlochen Arts Academy

Olivia introduces Chopin's Ballade No. 3

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Wednesday, 12/4: "Symphonie espagnole" by Edouard Lalo
Requested by Blaise from the Dorothy Gerber Youth Orchestra

Blaise introduces Lalo's "Symphonie espagnole"

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Thursday, 12/5: "Santa Fe" from "Newsies" by Alan Menken
Requested by Gus from Interlochen Arts Academy

Gus introduces "Santa Fe" from "Newsies"

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Friday, 12/6: "Viola Concerto in C minor" by Henri Casadesus
Requested by Katie from North Central Michigan College

Katie introduces Casadesus's Viola Concerto

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Be the host of Kids Commute!

Classical IPR invites kids to host Kids Commute by sharing their favorite pieces of classical music with listeners of all ages.

While the name and format of our Kids Commute programming may evolve in the coming months, we want our listeners to be assured that Classical IPR remains dedicated to offering classical music programming tailored for children and families.

Questions? Email IPR's music director Amanda Sewell at amanda.sewell@interlochen.org.