Use any of these Funder Spot choices during your Classical Music Fundraising programming, and especially before or after playing a performance by Hilary Hahn. 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 and TIMINGS

Music: Vaughan Williams "Lark Ascending"

Intro: For some performers, it's not all about the applause and the prestige of playing on the great concert stages of the world. For violinist Hilary Hahn, it's all about you.

Hilary Hahn Clip: "I would really like people to just enjoy the music, and maybe get away from their daily lives a little bit or, have a chance to sit and think in peace and quiet. I think it's rare these days that people have a chance to just be someplace where there are very few distractions."

Outro: Give something back to your Public Radio station so performers like Hilary Hahn can continue to give you the peace and enjoyment of classical music everyday. Please make a contribution. (Text out at 0:46)

SUGGESTED LIVE HOST OUTRO
Please call (insert station phone number), or make your contribution online at (insert station web address). Classical music on (insert station name) is made possible by your financial support. Please call now....

Music....to 0:59

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

FUNDER MESSAGE RUNDOWN, TRANSCRIPT and TIMINGS

Music: Vaughan Williams "Lark Ascending"

Intro: For some performers, it's not all about the applause and the prestige of playing on the great concert stages of the world. For violinist Hilary Hahn, it's all about you.

Hilary Hahn Clip: "I would really like people to just enjoy the music, and maybe get away from their daily lives a little bit or, have a chance to sit and think in peace and quiet. I think it's rare these days that people have a chance to just be someplace where there are very few distractions." (Text out at 0:27)

SUGGESTED LIVE HOST OUTRO: Give something back to your Public Radio station so performers like Hilary Hahn can continue to give you the peace and enjoyment of classical music everyday. Please make a contribution by calling (insert station phone number), or make your contribution online at (insert station web address). Classical music on (insert station name) is made possible by your financial support. Please call now....

Music....to 0:59

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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.

Hilary Hahn Clip: "I would really like people to just enjoy the music, and maybe get away from their daily lives a little bit or, have a chance to sit and think in peace and quiet. I think it's rare these days that people have a chance to just be someplace where there are very few distractions." (0:16)

(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 a performance by Hilary Hahn. 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 and TIMINGS

Music: Vaughan Williams "Lark Ascending"

Intro: For some performers, it's not all about the applause and the prestige of playing on the great concert stages of the world. For violinist Hilary Hahn, it's all about you.

Hilary Hahn Clip: "I would really like people to just enjoy the music, and maybe get away from their daily lives a little bit or, have a chance to sit and think in peace and quiet. I think it's rare these days that people have a chance to just be someplace where there are very few distractions."

Outro: Give something back to your Public Radio station so performers like Hilary Hahn can continue to give you the peace and enjoyment of classical music everyday. Please make a contribution. (Text out at 0:46)

SUGGESTED LIVE HOST OUTRO
Please call (insert station phone number), or make your contribution online at (insert station web address). Classical music on (insert station name) is made possible by your financial support. Please call now....

Music....to 0:59

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

FUNDER MESSAGE RUNDOWN, TRANSCRIPT and TIMINGS

Music: Vaughan Williams "Lark Ascending"

Intro: For some performers, it's not all about the applause and the prestige of playing on the great concert stages of the world. For violinist Hilary Hahn, it's all about you.

Hilary Hahn Clip: "I would really like people to just enjoy the music, and maybe get away from their daily lives a little bit or, have a chance to sit and think in peace and quiet. I think it's rare these days that people have a chance to just be someplace where there are very few distractions." (Text out at 0:27)

SUGGESTED LIVE HOST OUTRO: Give something back to your Public Radio station so performers like Hilary Hahn can continue to give you the peace and enjoyment of classical music everyday. Please make a contribution by calling (insert station phone number), or make your contribution online at (insert station web address). Classical music on (insert station name) is made possible by your financial support. Please call now....

Music....to 0:59

* * * * * * * * * *
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.

Hilary Hahn Clip: "I would really like people to just enjoy the music, and maybe get away from their daily lives a little bit or, have a chance to sit and think in peace and quiet. I think it's rare these days that people have a chance to just be someplace where there are very few distractions." (0:16)

(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 a performance by Hilary Hahn. 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 and TIMINGS

Music: Vaughan Williams "Lark Ascending"

Intro: For some performers, it's not all about the applause and the prestige of playing on the great concert stages of the world. For violinist Hilary Hahn, it's all about you.

Hilary Hahn Clip: "I would really like people to just enjoy the music, and maybe get away from their daily lives a little bit or, have a chance to sit and think in peace and quiet. I think it's rare these days that people have a chance to just be someplace where there are very few distractions."

Outro: Give something back to your Public Radio station so performers like Hilary Hahn can continue to give you the peace and enjoyment of classical music everyday. Please make a contribution. (Text out at 0:46)

SUGGESTED LIVE HOST OUTRO
Please call (insert station phone number), or make your contribution online at (insert station web address). Classical music on (insert station name) is made possible by your financial support. Please call now....

Music....to 0:59

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

FUNDER MESSAGE RUNDOWN, TRANSCRIPT and TIMINGS

Music: Vaughan Williams "Lark Ascending"

Intro: For some performers, it's not all about the applause and the prestige of playing on the great concert stages of the world. For violinist Hilary Hahn, it's all about you.

Hilary Hahn Clip: "I would really like people to just enjoy the music, and maybe get away from their daily lives a little bit or, have a chance to sit and think in peace and quiet. I think it's rare these days that people have a chance to just be someplace where there are very few distractions." (Text out at 0:27)

SUGGESTED LIVE HOST OUTRO: Give something back to your Public Radio station so performers like Hilary Hahn can continue to give you the peace and enjoyment of classical music everyday. Please make a contribution by calling (insert station phone number), or make your contribution online at (insert station web address). Classical music on (insert station name) is made possible by your financial support. Please call now....

Music....to 0:59

* * * * * * * * * *
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.

Hilary Hahn Clip: "I would really like people to just enjoy the music, and maybe get away from their daily lives a little bit or, have a chance to sit and think in peace and quiet. I think it's rare these days that people have a chance to just be someplace where there are very few distractions." (0:16)

(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 a performance by Hilary Hahn. 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 and TIMINGS

Music: Vaughan Williams "Lark Ascending"

Intro: For some performers, it's not all about the applause and the prestige of playing on the great concert stages of the world. For violinist Hilary Hahn, it's all about you.

Hilary Hahn Clip: "I would really like people to just enjoy the music, and maybe get away from their daily lives a little bit or, have a chance to sit and think in peace and quiet. I think it's rare these days that people have a chance to just be someplace where there are very few distractions."

Outro: Give something back to your Public Radio station so performers like Hilary Hahn can continue to give you the peace and enjoyment of classical music everyday. Please make a contribution. (Text out at 0:46)

SUGGESTED LIVE HOST OUTRO
Please call (insert station phone number), or make your contribution online at (insert station web address). Classical music on (insert station name) is made possible by your financial support. Please call now....

Music....to 0:59

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

FUNDER MESSAGE RUNDOWN, TRANSCRIPT and TIMINGS

Music: Vaughan Williams "Lark Ascending"

Intro: For some performers, it's not all about the applause and the prestige of playing on the great concert stages of the world. For violinist Hilary Hahn, it's all about you.

Hilary Hahn Clip: "I would really like people to just enjoy the music, and maybe get away from their daily lives a little bit or, have a chance to sit and think in peace and quiet. I think it's rare these days that people have a chance to just be someplace where there are very few distractions." (Text out at 0:27)

SUGGESTED LIVE HOST OUTRO: Give something back to your Public Radio station so performers like Hilary Hahn can continue to give you the peace and enjoyment of classical music everyday. Please make a contribution by calling (insert station phone number), or make your contribution online at (insert station web address). Classical music on (insert station name) is made possible by your financial support. Please call now....

Music....to 0:59

* * * * * * * * * *
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.

Hilary Hahn Clip: "I would really like people to just enjoy the music, and maybe get away from their daily lives a little bit or, have a chance to sit and think in peace and quiet. I think it's rare these days that people have a chance to just be someplace where there are very few distractions." (0:16)

(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.