A belated thank you to the over 800 K-BACH listeners who participated this Fall in our online survey about on-air fundraising.  Your feedback is very insightful and has been helpful to all station staff.  Your characterization of fund drives as "a necessary evil" hit the right note.

We heard you loud and clear about using more of the voices of your fellow listeners sharing their passion for classical music and what they value about K-BACH.  We have already begun to share more of your fascinating stories about the importance of music, from the reaction of your children in the car to the many fond experiences you have relayed about playing an instrument in a band or orchestra.

You helped us focus our goals and strategies to bring you even more interesting information about the local arts scene and the music we play for you.  We clearly heard about the sense of ownership you feel when you become a member and expectation for quality service that comes with that commitment.

Thank you for responding.

Scott Williams
Director of Audience Research

Many of us are animal lovers so it should come as no surprise that many of the famous composers were, too.  Many of the greats you hear daily on K-BACH were known to have one or more furry friends around them at all times.  Since I'm the host of the "Mozart Buffet, I thought I'd start with Mozart and his hound.

There's not much information on the dog that the Mozart family kept.  According to some sources, it was a fox terrier.

Mozart family letters refer to a "Miss Bimbes", a "Bimperl", and a "Pimperl".  In an October 1777 letter from Leopold to 21-year-old Wolfgang (who was in France with his mother at the time), we read:  "As the weather is fine, [Nannerl and I] take an early walk every day with our faithful Bimperl, who is in splendid trim and only becomes very sad and obviously most anxious when we are both out of the house, for then she thinks that because she has lost you two, she is now going to lose us as well." 

Then, while Mozart was writing and rehearsing his opera Idomoneo, in 1780, he wrote to his father, "Give Pimperl a pinch of Spanish snuff, a good wine-biscuit, and three busses (kisses)."  Obviously, the composer of "A Little Night Music" was fond of his furry friend. Not only Mozart, but many other composers through the ages have had close friends with fur.

Internationally acclaimed conductor Tito Muñoz has been appointed the new Virginia G. Piper Music Director of The Phoenix Symphony. K-BACH's Sterling Beeaff catches up with the Maestro about his new role in the interview below. Photo of Tito Muñoz.  Read more

"Still Writing...
The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life"  

By Randy Kinkel, Announcer and Producer 

Bank transfers are simple, completely secure and never expire!  Simply put, it's the best way to make your monthly contribution to K-BACH.

It only takes seconds, so pull out your checkbook and call 480-774-8400 or visit us online to switch to your bank account today.

Print Your 2013 Tax Statements Online  

We're making the most efficient use of your donations!  That's why your 2013 tax statements are available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  It's quick and easy with your K-BACH e-membership account where you can also view your most current account information.  This means more of your contribution will go towards classical music and not paperwork!

 

If you don't have a K-BACH e-membership account:
1.    Go to www.kbach.org/emember
2.    Click on "Sign up for an account"
3.    Enter the requested information and press "Process"
4.    Your online account will be approved within two days
5.    When you receive your email confirming access, login at www.kbach.org/emember and look for the "Tax Receipt" link at the top of the page.

If you have any questions, please call the K-BACH Membership Hotline at 480-774-8400, Monday through Friday,  8am to 5pm.

Linda and Bob Granzow

Linda and Bob Granzow

We're Honored To Be K-BACH Legacy Society Members

Welcome to our New Volunteer Coordinator

Carol Maffuccio

 I Love K-BACH Because...

Ms. Ilka Williams

April 27, 2014:  K-BACH 89.5 Pre-Concert Talk - WITH THE KANSAS CITY CHORALE, featuring Artistic Director Charles Bruffy and two singers - one from Phoenix and one from Kansas City.

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