Virtuoso Voices: Produced Funders - Sharon Isbin (You're in Touch)

Use any of these Funder Spot choices during your Classical Music Fundraising programming, and especially before or after playing any performance by Sharon Isbin. Music Options for before or after the spot are listed below.

BEST PRACTICES: Choose the 2-3 spots you feel are the strongest and rotate them regularly and consistently throughout your fundraising campaign - at least once every other hour. Using this OES strategy, your listeners will hear the most powerful messages enough times for them to resonate and inspire action.

Option 1: As a Self-Contained Spot

FUNDER MESSAGE RUNDOWN, TRANSCRIPT, TIMINGS and MUSIC INFORMATION

Music Bed: Ponce - Scherzino Mexicana (CBS Masterworks 44898 or Telarc 80612)

Intro: Each instrument, whether it's the oboe or the triangle, has its own distinctive quality. Here's what guitarist Sharon Isbin says makes her instrument special.

Sharon Isbin Clip: "One of the unique things about playing the guitar is that there's nothing separating the performer from the instrument. There are no keys, there's no bow. It's a direct contact and you literally caress the instrument and the strings. It's an instrument that really does connect very deeply to the person who is playing."

Outro: Thanks to your financial support, you're always connected to classical music on Public Radio. Please, call now. (Text out at 0:41)

SUGGESTED LIVE HOST OUTRO Please call (insert station phone number), or make your contribution online at (insert station web address). That idea of "connection," just mentioned by Sharon Isbin, is something that's also at the heart of what we do at (insert station name). We connect with you by providing you the classical music you value and enjoy every day. You stay connected to us by listening and contributing. Please call now....

Music bed fades at 0:59 (there is a brief pause in the music bed at 0:49)

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Option 2: As a Self-Contained Spot With a Longer, More Localized Live Outro

FUNDER MESSAGE RUNDOWN, TRANSCRIPT, TIMINGS and MUSIC INFORMATION

Music Bed: Ponce - Scherzino Mexicana (CBS Masterworks 44898 or Telarc 80612)

Intro: Each instrument, whether it's the oboe or the triangle, has its own distinctive quality. Here's what guitarist Sharon Isbin says makes her instrument special.

Sharon Isbin Clip: "One of the unique things about playing the guitar is that there's nothing separating the performer from the instrument. There are no keys, there's no bow. It's a direct contact and you literally caress the instrument and the strings. It's an instrument that really does connect very deeply to the person who is playing." (Text out at 0:32 )

SUGGESTED LIVE HOST OUTRO
Thanks to your financial support, you're always connected to classical music on Public Radio. Please call (insert station phone number), or make your contribution online at (insert station web address). That idea of "connection," just mentioned by Sharon Isbin, is something that's also at the heart of what we do at (insert station name). We connect with you by providing you the classical music you value and enjoy every day. You stay connected to us by listening and contributing. Please call now....

Music bed fades at 0:59 (there is a brief pause in the music bed at 0:49)

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Option 3: Clip Only -- You create and assemble the elements and text to your station's specifications, providing the live intro, outro and music bed based on the suggested texts and music bed listed above.

Sharon Isbin Clip: "One of the unique things about playing the guitar is that there's nothing separating the performer from the instrument. There are no keys, there's no bow. It's a direct contact and you literally caress the instrument and the strings. It's an instrument that really does connect very deeply to the person who is playing." (0:21)

(To download a .txt file of this suggested copy, look under the "Additional Files" for this piece.)

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WHAT IS VIRTUOSO VOICES?

Virtuoso Voices(tm) is an interview clip service for classical music stations, presenting today's preeminent classical music performers, conductors and composers talking in 15 to 35 second sound bites.

These topical and evergreen clips enable announcers to bring an additional insider's perspective to the music they introduce and play on their shifts.

Virtuoso Voices(tm) is also Public Radio's primary source for classical music fundraising messages.

VIRTUOSO VOICES

"Classical Music's Virtuosos Want a Word with Your Listeners."

Virtuoso Voices is a trademark of Listener Directed Productions, Inc.

Use any of these Funder Spot choices during your Classical Music Fundraising programming, and especially before or after playing any performance by Sharon Isbin. Music Options for before or after the spot are listed below.

BEST PRACTICES: Choose the 2-3 spots you feel are the strongest and rotate them regularly and consistently throughout your fundraising campaign - at least once every other hour. Using this OES strategy, your listeners will hear the most powerful messages enough times for them to resonate and inspire action.

Option 1: As a Self-Contained Spot

FUNDER MESSAGE RUNDOWN, TRANSCRIPT, TIMINGS and MUSIC INFORMATION

Music Bed: Ponce - Scherzino Mexicana (CBS Masterworks 44898 or Telarc 80612)

Intro: Each instrument, whether it's the oboe or the triangle, has its own distinctive quality. Here's what guitarist Sharon Isbin says makes her instrument special.

Sharon Isbin Clip: "One of the unique things about playing the guitar is that there's nothing separating the performer from the instrument. There are no keys, there's no bow. It's a direct contact and you literally caress the instrument and the strings. It's an instrument that really does connect very deeply to the person who is playing."

Outro: Thanks to your financial support, you're always connected to classical music on Public Radio. Please, call now. (Text out at 0:41)

SUGGESTED LIVE HOST OUTRO Please call (insert station phone number), or make your contribution online at (insert station web address). That idea of "connection," just mentioned by Sharon Isbin, is something that's also at the heart of what we do at (insert station name). We connect with you by providing you the classical music you value and enjoy every day. You stay connected to us by listening and contributing. Please call now....

Music bed fades at 0:59 (there is a brief pause in the music bed at 0:49)

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Option 2: As a Self-Contained Spot With a Longer, More Localized Live Outro

FUNDER MESSAGE RUNDOWN, TRANSCRIPT, TIMINGS and MUSIC INFORMATION

Music Bed: Ponce - Scherzino Mexicana (CBS Masterworks 44898 or Telarc 80612)

Intro: Each instrument, whether it's the oboe or the triangle, has its own distinctive quality. Here's what guitarist Sharon Isbin says makes her instrument special.

Sharon Isbin Clip: "One of the unique things about playing the guitar is that there's nothing separating the performer from the instrument. There are no keys, there's no bow. It's a direct contact and you literally caress the instrument and the strings. It's an instrument that really does connect very deeply to the person who is playing." (Text out at 0:32 )

SUGGESTED LIVE HOST OUTRO
Thanks to your financial support, you're always connected to classical music on Public Radio. Please call (insert station phone number), or make your contribution online at (insert station web address). That idea of "connection," just mentioned by Sharon Isbin, is something that's also at the heart of what we do at (insert station name). We connect with you by providing you the classical music you value and enjoy every day. You stay connected to us by listening and contributing. Please call now....

Music bed fades at 0:59 (there is a brief pause in the music bed at 0:49)

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Option 3: Clip Only -- You create and assemble the elements and text to your station's specifications, providing the live intro, outro and music bed based on the suggested texts and music bed listed above.

Sharon Isbin Clip: "One of the unique things about playing the guitar is that there's nothing separating the performer from the instrument. There are no keys, there's no bow. It's a direct contact and you literally caress the instrument and the strings. It's an instrument that really does connect very deeply to the person who is playing." (0:21)

(To download a .txt file of this suggested copy, look under the "Additional Files" for this piece.)

*****************************************

WHAT IS VIRTUOSO VOICES?

Virtuoso Voices(tm) is an interview clip service for classical music stations, presenting today's preeminent classical music performers, conductors and composers talking in 15 to 35 second sound bites.

These topical and evergreen clips enable announcers to bring an additional insider's perspective to the music they introduce and play on their shifts.

Virtuoso Voices(tm) is also Public Radio's primary source for classical music fundraising messages.

VIRTUOSO VOICES

"Classical Music's Virtuosos Want a Word with Your Listeners."

Virtuoso Voices is a trademark of Listener Directed Productions, Inc.

Use any of these Funder Spot choices during your Classical Music Fundraising programming, and especially before or after playing any performance by Sharon Isbin. Music Options for before or after the spot are listed below.

BEST PRACTICES: Choose the 2-3 spots you feel are the strongest and rotate them regularly and consistently throughout your fundraising campaign - at least once every other hour. Using this OES strategy, your listeners will hear the most powerful messages enough times for them to resonate and inspire action.

Option 1: As a Self-Contained Spot

FUNDER MESSAGE RUNDOWN, TRANSCRIPT, TIMINGS and MUSIC INFORMATION

Music Bed: Ponce - Scherzino Mexicana (CBS Masterworks 44898 or Telarc 80612)

Intro: Each instrument, whether it's the oboe or the triangle, has its own distinctive quality. Here's what guitarist Sharon Isbin says makes her instrument special.

Sharon Isbin Clip: "One of the unique things about playing the guitar is that there's nothing separating the performer from the instrument. There are no keys, there's no bow. It's a direct contact and you literally caress the instrument and the strings. It's an instrument that really does connect very deeply to the person who is playing."

Outro: Thanks to your financial support, you're always connected to classical music on Public Radio. Please, call now. (Text out at 0:41)

SUGGESTED LIVE HOST OUTRO Please call (insert station phone number), or make your contribution online at (insert station web address). That idea of "connection," just mentioned by Sharon Isbin, is something that's also at the heart of what we do at (insert station name). We connect with you by providing you the classical music you value and enjoy every day. You stay connected to us by listening and contributing. Please call now....

Music bed fades at 0:59 (there is a brief pause in the music bed at 0:49)

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Option 2: As a Self-Contained Spot With a Longer, More Localized Live Outro

FUNDER MESSAGE RUNDOWN, TRANSCRIPT, TIMINGS and MUSIC INFORMATION

Music Bed: Ponce - Scherzino Mexicana (CBS Masterworks 44898 or Telarc 80612)

Intro: Each instrument, whether it's the oboe or the triangle, has its own distinctive quality. Here's what guitarist Sharon Isbin says makes her instrument special.

Sharon Isbin Clip: "One of the unique things about playing the guitar is that there's nothing separating the performer from the instrument. There are no keys, there's no bow. It's a direct contact and you literally caress the instrument and the strings. It's an instrument that really does connect very deeply to the person who is playing." (Text out at 0:32 )

SUGGESTED LIVE HOST OUTRO
Thanks to your financial support, you're always connected to classical music on Public Radio. Please call (insert station phone number), or make your contribution online at (insert station web address). That idea of "connection," just mentioned by Sharon Isbin, is something that's also at the heart of what we do at (insert station name). We connect with you by providing you the classical music you value and enjoy every day. You stay connected to us by listening and contributing. Please call now....

Music bed fades at 0:59 (there is a brief pause in the music bed at 0:49)

* * * * * * * * * *
Option 3: Clip Only -- You create and assemble the elements and text to your station's specifications, providing the live intro, outro and music bed based on the suggested texts and music bed listed above.

Sharon Isbin Clip: "One of the unique things about playing the guitar is that there's nothing separating the performer from the instrument. There are no keys, there's no bow. It's a direct contact and you literally caress the instrument and the strings. It's an instrument that really does connect very deeply to the person who is playing." (0:21)

(To download a .txt file of this suggested copy, look under the "Additional Files" for this piece.)

*****************************************

WHAT IS VIRTUOSO VOICES?

Virtuoso Voices(tm) is an interview clip service for classical music stations, presenting today's preeminent classical music performers, conductors and composers talking in 15 to 35 second sound bites.

These topical and evergreen clips enable announcers to bring an additional insider's perspective to the music they introduce and play on their shifts.

Virtuoso Voices(tm) is also Public Radio's primary source for classical music fundraising messages.

VIRTUOSO VOICES

"Classical Music's Virtuosos Want a Word with Your Listeners."

Virtuoso Voices is a trademark of Listener Directed Productions, Inc.