For Immediate Release:
May 2, 2007
98.7WFMT to Profile Country’s Top Arts Education Program
Chicago-Area Niles Township High School District
219, recipient of Kennedy Center Award,
to be featured both on-air and online Thursday, May 3
Chicago, IL – 98.7WFMT, Chicago's Classical
Experience, will profile Niles Township High School
District 219’s arts education program both on air and
online Thursday, May 3rd during the 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
hour of Music with Kerry Frumkin and at
www.wfmt.com.
The Chicago-area district was recently recognized for
having the top arts education program in the United States
by the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts.
“This is great news for the Chicago-area arts and music
community,” said 98.7WFMT Program Director Peter Whorf,
“and we think it’s important to report on achievements
by all of our region’s cultural institutions –
including the schools.”
Producers were sent to Niles North High School to
interview both teachers and students about being singled
out for the 19th annual Kennedy Center Alliance for
Arts Education Network (KCAAEN) and National School
Boards Association (NSBA) award, which was announced on
April 17th, 2007 at the National School Boards
Association’s annual conference in San Francisco.
According to the awards committee, the district
demonstrates a strong commitment to the arts in
each of four areas: Music, theatre, dance, and visual art.
The committee also considered how the district
collaborates with other community organizations.
More information about 98.7WFMT and 98.7WFMT Streaming
is available at www.wfmt.com.
The interviews and profile will air in between regular
afternoon music programming and will also appear on Peter
Whorf’s online blog. A short preview of a conversation
between Whorf, choir director Daniel Gregerman and
school board president Bob Silverman is now available.
About 98.7WFMT
98.7WFMT, Chicago's Classical Experience, provides the
best and broadest selection of classical music and fine
arts programming heard in the country. A broadcasting
force for more than 55 years, the station's appeal
continues to widen. 98.7WFMT is currently serving the
largest audience in its history.
WFMT Media Contact:
Holly H. Gilson
98.7WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network
(773) 509-5424
WFMT Contact:
David Polk
98.7WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network
(773) 279-2011
