Use this Funder Spot during your Classical Music Fundraising, but especially before or after playing any performance of music by Michael Torke. Recording suggestions include "Javelin" (Sony 89434 and Ecstatic Records 92203); "Bright Blue Music" (Ecstatic Records 92201, previously on Argo). Additional options include, "Telephone Book" (Ecstatic Records 92206) and "Yellow Pages" (Decca 430 209). The complete Torke discography is available at michaeltorke.com and arkicmusic.com.

TORKE FUNDER TRANSCRIPT "There's one thing about classical music that is undeniable. It is a constant in our lives. Hi, I'm composer Michael Torke. If you think about it, we've enjoyed classical music in the past - for some of us, since we were kids. It provides us pleasure today, and it's going to be something we'll enjoy tomorrow and long into the future. Only through your support, can your Public Radio station keep classical music a constant in your life. Please make a contribution, and thank you."

SUGGESTED HOST OUTRO Please call (insert station phone number), or make your contribution online at (insert station web address). Classical music is a constant presence in our lives thanks to (insert station name). You can keep that presence strong by providing your financial support. Please make your contribution by calling....

(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 this Funder Spot during your Classical Music Fundraising, but especially before or after playing any performance of music by Michael Torke. Recording suggestions include "Javelin" (Sony 89434 and Ecstatic Records 92203); "Bright Blue Music" (Ecstatic Records 92201, previously on Argo). Additional options include, "Telephone Book" (Ecstatic Records 92206) and "Yellow Pages" (Decca 430 209). The complete Torke discography is available at michaeltorke.com and arkicmusic.com.

TORKE FUNDER TRANSCRIPT "There's one thing about classical music that is undeniable. It is a constant in our lives. Hi, I'm composer Michael Torke. If you think about it, we've enjoyed classical music in the past - for some of us, since we were kids. It provides us pleasure today, and it's going to be something we'll enjoy tomorrow and long into the future. Only through your support, can your Public Radio station keep classical music a constant in your life. Please make a contribution, and thank you."

SUGGESTED HOST OUTRO Please call (insert station phone number), or make your contribution online at (insert station web address). Classical music is a constant presence in our lives thanks to (insert station name). You can keep that presence strong by providing your financial support. Please make your contribution by calling....

(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.