Kids Commute: Jan. 6-10

Published January 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM EST

On this week's program, hear music suggested by Quinlan, Wit, Anni, William and Miranda.

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, 1/6: Symphony no. 2, "Resurrection", V (finale) by Gustav Mahler
Requested by Quinlan from Interlochen Arts Academy

Quinlan introduces the finale to Mahler 2

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Tuesday, 1/7: "Say my name" from "Beetlejuice the Musical"
Requested by Wit from Interlochen Arts Academy

Wit introduces "Say My Name" from "Beetlejuice the Musical"

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Wednesday, 1/8: Piano Sonata no. 14, "Moonlight" by Ludwig van Beethoven
Requested by Anni from Interlochen Arts Academy

Anni introduces Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata

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Thursday, 1/9: Symphony no. 2, III, by Sergei Rachmaninoff
Requested by William from Interlochen Arts Academy

William introduces Rachmaninoff's Symphony 2

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Friday, 1/10: "Wedding March" from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Felix Mendelssohn
Requested by Miranda from Interlochen Arts Academy

Miranda introduces Mendelssohn's "Wedding March"

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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.