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11/26/2025

In honor of Walt Disney’s December birthday, this Sunday at 6pm on The Soundtrack Haley Taylor spotlights one of Disney’s greatest creative decisions—not a film, not a character, but a composer: George Bruns. From Sleeping Beauty’s lush Tchaikovsky‑inspired score to the jazzy, rough‑edged brilliance of One Hundred and One Dalmatians and the Parisian swing of The Aristocats, Bruns helped define the sound of Disney animation throughout the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. It’s a celebration of the unsung genius behind an era of Disney magic—perfect for longtime fans and curious listeners alike.

11/25/2025

This Giving Tuesday, your gift to 90.9 WRCJ can make an even greater impact! Thanks to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, every dollar you donate will be matched, doubling your support for classical and jazz music on Detroit’s public radio station.

Your contribution helps us bring the timeless sounds of classical and jazz music to our community, keeping these vibrant genres alive and accessible to all. With your support, WRCJ can continue to share music that inspires, uplifts, and connects listeners across Detroit.

Double your impact and support the music you love—donate to 90.9 WRCJ: https://cdp.gospringboard.com/wrcj/givingtuesday?destination=admin/springboard

11/24/2025

Detroit School of Arts is opening its doors to the entire community for a magical holiday celebration!
Join us for A Holly Jolly Night — OPEN TO THE PUBLIC — an evening packed with performances, creativity, and festive fun.
📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ 4 PM – 9 PM
📍 Detroit School of Arts, 123 Selden
Experience a night full of:
✨ Dance
✨ Vocal & Instrumental Performances
✨ Spoken Word
✨ Theater
✨ Ornament Making
✨ Karaoke
✨ Face Painting
✨ And so much more!
Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit — this is a night you don’t want to miss.

11/23/2025

Today at noon, hear our broadcast of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra's 2025/26 season opener. The concert includes Olivier Messiaen’s “Les Offrandes oubliées” plus Tchaikovsky’s “Piano Concerto No. 1” featuring pianist Martin James Bartlett. Also, to celebrate Maurice Ravel’s 150th anniversary, the orchestra performs “Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2” and “Boléro”. Music Director Earl Lee conducts. Hosted by Ron Nolan.

Ann Arbor's premier source for live classical music, launching its 96th season of powerful, joyous, life-affirming concerts. Tickets on sale now!

11/21/2025

This week on The Soundtrack, host Haley Taylor celebrates Thanksgiving with a twist—by chasing the sound of the holiday. Not turkey, not family dramas, but that nostalgic, funky, slightly off-beat sound tucked into 1970s TV specials, warm flutes, Fender Rhodes keyboards, and Guaraldi-style grooves. From A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving to deep cuts by Blossom Dearie, Bob James, Donald Byrd, Carole King, and Herbie Mann, this isn’t your average holiday playlist. It’s a cozy, curious journey into the music that feels like fall—full of memory, warmth, and a little weirdness. No jingle bells, no Monster Mash. Just pure Thanksgiving vibes. Sunday at 6pm.

11/20/2025

Coming up this Sunday, November 23 at noon, hear our broadcast of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra's 2025/26 season opener. The concert includes Olivier Messiaen’s “Les Offrandes oubliées” plus Tchaikovsky’s “Piano Concerto No. 1” featuring pianist Martin James Bartlett. Also, to celebrate Maurice Ravel’s 150th anniversary, the orchestra performs “Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2” and “Boléro”. Music Director Earl Lee conducts. Hosted by Ron Nolan.

Ann Arbor's premier source for live classical music, launching its 96th season of powerful, joyous, life-affirming concerts. Tickets on sale now!

11/19/2025

11/18/2025

SWING INTO THE SEASON next Sunday, November 23, at the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University. We'll be getting you in the mood for the holidays 🎄 with jazz arrangements of seasonal favorites, played by an orchestra of your favorites, including Dwight Adams, Cliff Monear, Paul Keller, Chris Collins, Marcus Elliot, Chuck Newsome and David Taylor. All FREE, of course. The music starts at 3 p.m. at the corner of Cass and Hancock; enter on the Hancock side. Merry, merry! 🎁

11/15/2025

Cecelia Sharpe speaks with Executive Director Anna Glass about the Dance Theater of Harlem's performance happening tonight and tomorrow at the Detroit Opera house. Listen here:
https://soundcloud.com/wrcj909fmhd1/anna-glass-november-14-2025

11/15/2025

11/13/2025

This Friday, November 14 at 10:40 a.m. we'll have a live broadcast of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The program begins with Beethoven’s "Coriolan Overture". Then pianist Francesco Piemontesi joins Jader Bignamini for Beethoven’s "Piano Concerto No. 1". Finally, hear one of Mozart’s most enduring and expressive works "Symphony No. 40". Hosted by Dave Wagner & Peter Whorf.

Jader Bignamini leads the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture and Piano Concerto No. 1, performed by Francesco Piemontesi, culminating in Mozart’s emotionally charged Symphony No. 40.

11/11/2025

20 years ago, 90.9 WRCJ went live on the air for the first time with hosts Dave Wagner, Chris Felcyn, and Ann Delisi.

The station has grown and changed so much over these past 20 years, but through it all one thing has stayed constant: our dedication to bringing metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan classical days and jazzy nights.

We're honored to be a part of your community and to have become a part of so many of your daily routines.

Thank you for 20 great years! We've loved every minute of it. Here's to 20 more 💙 Happy anniversary, 90.9 WRCJ!