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report to our members
2011-2012 REPORT TO OUR MEMBERS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT As we celebrate yet another year of quality programming at WWFM, it is gratifying to see a continuation of the progress and innovation that has made the station a favorite for more than a generation. As host to WWFM, Mercer County Community College has seen the station grow from humble beginnings to become the only 24-hour classical music station in the State of New Jersey. And now, through last year’s expansion into the Philadelphia and New York markets, lovers of the world’s greatest music from Connecticut to Delaware and beyond can enjoy quality classical music programming originating on our campus in Mercer County. At the same time, the past year has seen the expansion of many new, exciting partnerships that will expand the range of musical offerings listeners can enjoy, including such esteemed organizations as The Curtis Institute, the 92nd Street Y, the Manhattan School of Music, Columbia University, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Le Poisson Rouge, Trinity-Wall Street and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s. This has enabled WWFM to deliver unique, top-level performances, with the promise of more in the year ahead. It goes without saying that none of this would be possible without the generous support of the community, which was celebrated last year with a special Pirates of Penzance performance at the college’s Kelsey Theatre, and the introduction of the “Continuo Circle” to recognize WWFM donors who commit an annual gift of $1,000. We appreciate all of our supporters who have made quality music programming a priority, and through their generosity, made it possible. I would also like to thank and congratulate the dedicated staff of WWFM, as it is their commitment to music, the music that has served as a soundtrack to all of human history, that has effectively preserved it for yet another generation. With your continued support, WWFM will continue to fulfill that important mission for generations to come. Sincerely, Dr. Patricia C. Donohue President 2 609-587-8989 FROM OUR GENERAL MANAGER What a year! The progress at The Classical Network has been unmistakable, even breathtaking. In fact, it is safe to call 2012 a “watershed year” for WWFM. No single event made it that, but the sum of all the parts made it a year to remember. None of that progress would have been possible without you as a member. You helped make every small step possible. President Patricia Donohue and General Manager Peter Fretwell celebrate WWFM’s 30th anniversary. Every concert – whether from NYC, Philadelphia, Cape May, or the Lehigh Valley – happened because you believed in what could be done. The many small improvements that added up to better reliability, better sound, and more unique programming – it was all possible because of you. As we look toward the future, we know that none of the progress from those many small steps can be maintained without your continued support and caring. The music will continue as long as you keep caring. The concerts that cannot be heard anywhere else will continue to be broadcast on The Classical Network because you make them possible. What’s possible for the future of classical music and The Classical Network? Anything you support. If you care enough, anything is possible. Thank you for caring. Thank you for supporting a watershed year. Thank you, Peter Fretwell General Manager www.wwfm.org 3 CELEBRATING OUR VIBRANT MUSICAL COMMUNITY This past year at The Classical Network is probably best defined, as always, by the music we brought you. Through an unprecedented network of partnerships, we brought you concerts by extraordinary ensembles: The Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Concordia Chamber Players, Lenape Chamber Ensemble, New Jersey Cantors Ensemble (with guest soloist Alberto Mizrahi), Astral Artists, Guild for Early Music, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Chamber Music Society of Bethlehem, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, Tempesta di Mare, Piffaro, Dolce Suono Ensemble, the American Composers Orchestra, and the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia. We also broadcast performances from some great venues and festivals in our broadcast region, including concerts from The Institute for Advanced Study, the SONC Festival in New York, the Austrian Cultural Forum in New York, the Princeton Festival, Gothic Early Music Scene in New York, Copland House, the Raritan River Music Festival, Le Poisson Rouge, St Paul’s Chapel/Trinity Wall Street, Williams Center for the Arts at Lafayette College, Symphony Space, the Freehold Downtown Music Series and the Princeton University Chapel. Outstanding concerts, broadcast right into your home. Finally, we laid the groundwork for weekly series of performances of student recitals from The Curtis Institute of Music (Curtis Calls) and concerts from the 92nd Street Y – with a roster of world-class classical artists. These concerts came to you live and pre-recorded, morning, afternoon and evening! And we continued to bring you great programs each week, introducing Strictly Vinyl and The Lyric Stage. As we seek to be more engaged in the broader arts community, we introduced A Tempo, a cultural affairs show designed to take you inside the present-day economic, cultural and technological challenges and opportunities Out and about at Communiversity. 4 609-587-8989 facing the performing arts, as well as the state of music education in our schools. If you tuned in this past year, you heard about some of the latest developments from Tanglewood Music Festival, American Repertory Ballet, the New England Conservatory, The New York Philharmonic, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, cultural commentator Norman Lebrecht and Opera America, to name just a few. All of these programs were made possible thanks to our inspired hosts, whose passion brings you entertainment, knowledge and a greater appreciation for the arts as a whole. And finally, we introduced our Arts Calendar, an online list of local cultural events so you can further explore your love of music and the arts by attending concerts and exhibits in person and supporting the rich diversity of arts organizations in the region. WWFM COVERAGE MAP • New York 89.9 HD2 • WWPJ, Pen Argyl, PA 89.5/JazzOn2 on HD2 L • Harmony Twp NG Easton, PA • 96.9 RIA T N 93.1 DE • Allentown, PA OL G 92.7 ’S CLA SSI C MU AL WESTCHESTER COUNTY & LONG ISLAND E SIC Philadelphia, PA • 89.5 HD2 Chatsworth • 107.9 WWFM, Trenton 89.1/JazzOn2 on HD2 • WWNJ, Toms River 91.1/JazzOn2 on HD2 • Atlantic City 93.9 DELAWARE & MARYLAND • WWCJ, Cape May 89.1/JazzOn2 on HD2 www.wwfm.org 5 JazzOn2 is heading into its fifth year of broadcasting jazz “again” on WWFM and related frequencies. We continue our work to maintain the rich jazz heritage of Trenton, New Jersey, and this region. Built on a community radio platform, JazzOn2 is staffed by a great group of volunteers; professional musicians and jazz aficionados who love to share their love of America’s Classic Music. Our volunteers reflect both the community and the wide variance in jazz and blues musical tastes. Twenty-eight members of the community volunteer their time, and musical acumen, to bring our listeners a marvelous mixture of jazz, blues, and gospel; and public affairs programming. The musical tastes of our hosts covers the genre from classic to contemporary jazz, blues and rhythm and improvisatory music from around the globe. Three of our volunteers work as producers and help to bring our programs to fruition. Two of these volunteer producers started out as interns in the Mercer County Community College Radio/TV curriculum, and continued with JazzOn2 after graduation. WWFM supports student advancement from all area colleges with internships available at both The Classical Network and JazzOn2. The JazzOn2 broadcast line-up also includes programming from National Public Radio and independent, syndicated producers. Broadcasting on WWFM 89.1 HD2 in Trenton, NJ; WWCJ 89.1 HD2, Cape May, NJ; WWNJ 91.1 HD2, Toms River, NJ; and WWPJ, 89.5 HD2, Pen Argyl, PA; and streaming on-line at JazzOn2.org. Volunteer producer, Tonya Fain, and volunteer host Sondra Arrington edit programs at JazzOn2. 6 609-587-8989 CELEBRATING OUR MUSICAL FUTURE There can be no future for classical music – whether in the concert halls or on the airwaves – without a new generation waiting in the wings to take center stage. At The Classical Network, we’re bringing you tomorrow’s music stars… today. As part of our mission to nurture the future of classical music, we launched Celebrating Our Musical Future. This weekly series highlights performances by aspiring musicians at schools and Development Producer David conservatories including: Westminster Osenberg (right) with Anne Sears, Choir College, the Princeton Girlchoir, Director of External Affairs at the American Boychoir, Rutgers the Westminster Choir College of Rider State University of New Jersey, CoUniversity, and Edward Gwazda, lumbia University, The Curtis Institute MCCC Major Gifts Officer. of Music, Manhattan School of Music, Princeton University, Mannes School of Music, Young People’s Chorus of New York, Princeton High School, Temple University - Boyer College of Music, Drexel University and the ACJW Ensemble. Our broadcasts of these concerts provide well-deserved recognition for these young artists as they start their careers and reassure you that the future of classical music is indeed bright. If you tuned in, we hope your spirits were uplifted by these incredible and dedicated musicians. The Classical Network also started You-Tunes, an online resource for young musicians and their families. This website highlights performances and news of youth ensembles in our listening area and profiles young artists or performing groups in a monthly feature. Young musicians can also share their experiences and practicing tips with other students, and parents can find qualified music instructors on our Teachers Directory. Throughout the year, we host visits by Boy Scout, Cub Scout and Girl Scout troops, helping them earn badges and introducing them to the world of radio and classical music. This year, staff members also spent a morning with area high school students as part of the Mercer County Arts Festival held at Mercer County Community College. www.wwfm.org/youtunes www.wwfm.org 7 WHY YOUR MEMBERSHIP MATTERS OPERATING REVENUE CPB Grant CPB Digital Conversion Grant 2012 2011 $155,220 $141,761 – $10,194 $21,590 $30,500 $196,536 $240,116 $4,813 $10,000 $609,807 $734,035 Foundation $14,972 $20,056 Insurance Reimbursement $14,675 – Prior Year Revenue $129,093 – In-Kind Contributions $102,900 $74,102 $1,209,170 $754,593 $2,458,776 $2,015,357 2012 2011 • Programming and Production $145,834 $158,025 • Broadcasting $998,304 $867,499 • Programming Information $19,995 $18,460 • Depreciation $76,520 $43,679 $942,292 $870,388 $72,593 $67,017 $2,255,538 $2,025,069 Underwriting Revenues Tower Revenue Private Foundation Donation Listeners’ Donations Institutional and Administrative Support Total Operating Revenues OPERATING EXPENSES Program Services: Management and General Fundraising Total Operating Expenses 8 609-587-8989 We would like to express our thanks to the following Foundations who supported The Classical Network in the 2011-2012 fiscal year. FOUNDATIONS, TRUSTS AND GRANTS The Elizabeth B. and Arthur E. Roswell Foundation The Sunup Foundation The Broughton Foundation The Pheasant Hill Foundation The Ascher Family Fund J.A. Padhoven Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation The Edward T. Cone Foundation The Losam Fund The Imm Family Fund The Nick DeWolf Foundation www.wwfm.org 9 ENSURING ANOTHER 30 YEARS AND BEYOND You hear it all the time: “This program was made possible in part by the support of listener-members of The Classical Network.” It’s such a simple statement, one that might often get lost amid all the other things that come across our airwaves or in our membership mailings. But it is truly the bottom line reality of our station: If enough listeners do not step up and support us financially, there is no future for The Classical Network – no Distant Mirror, no Piano Matters, no Dress Circle, and no friendly, familiar voices bringing you great music every morning, afternoon and night. So we are always grateful to those of you who support us year-in, year-out. This past year we were pleased to welcome and recognize a new level of supporters – our Continuo Circle members, who pledged at least $1,000 for the year to help us celebrate our 30th Anniversary. We are grateful for the 71 members who made this commitment and hope to grow this circle as we keep moving forward. We also greatly appreciate our Sustaining Members, who now represent 17% of our membership. Your monthly contributions are also key to ensuring our ongoing viability. Our goal this year is to raise this to 30%. And to everyone who made a donation of any level – you helped bring the best of classical music to your home, your car, your workplace, and your neighbors in 2011-2012. We are busy planning even more exciting programs in 2013 – please stay with us on this exciting musical journey. Host Carl Hemmingsen leads a studio tour with a local Girl Scout Troop. 10 609-587-8989 YOU make all this possible! From all of us at WWFM – A heartfelt Thank You for your ongoing support! Trenton/Princeton New York City Philadelphia, PA Toms River, NJ Cape May, NJ Pen Argyl, PA Franklin Township, NJ Allentown, PA Easton, PA Atlantic City, NJ Harmony Township, NJ Chatsworth, NJ Steamboat Springs, CO 89.1 HD 89.9 HD2 89.5 HD2 91.1 HD 89.1 HD 89.5 HD 104.7 92.7 93.1 93.9 96.9 107.9 91.1 Available on iTunes and streaming online at wwfm.org For membership and other information and general inquiries: 609-587-8989 [email protected] Join WWFM on Facebook and Twitter Peter Fretwell, Ross Amico, Alice Weiss and Rachel Katz celebrating as they reach their pledge goal during the 2012 Bach pledge drive. www.wwfm.org 11 OCE • 1/13 • 500 609-587-8989 [email protected] Join WWFM on Facebook and Twitter For membership and other information and general inquiries: P.O. Box 17202 Trenton, NJ 08690 609-586-4800 www.mccc.edu
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