07/25/2026
Very sad news from Roger Wight, WFMT Head of Programming and Operations, that Bill McGlaughlin passed away this week.
"Bill's work as the founding host of Exploring Music – not to mention his life's work as an artist and educator – had a tremendous impact on countless listeners and music lovers around the world. Closer to home, his work helped define WFMT and inspired generations of listeners, colleagues, and the many radio stations that have carried Exploring Music since its inception.
Our thoughts are with Bill’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time."
Bill McGlaughlin, the Peabody Award-winning musician, educator, composer, conductor, and founding host of WFMT’s internationally syndicated radio series Exploring Music, has died, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that transformed how generations of listeners discover and appreciate classical...
