ST. OLAF CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
F. Melius Christiansen started the Christmas Festival in 1911 at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota as a simple service in word and song for students, faculty, friends and family. In the 109 years since, it has grown to include more than 500 student musicians who share their gifts with more than 12,000 audience members at the four live concerts – tickets for which always sell out months in advance.
APM’s distribution of the St. Olaf Christmas Festival is a chance for listeners across the country and around the world to participate in one of the nation’s most treasured holiday celebrations. Programming includes sacred choral and instrumental music from many traditions: beloved hymns, classical masterworks, folk songs from around the world, and African-American spirituals.
Please note this year's program will have a runtime of 1 hour (59:00)
Host
Valerie Kahler
Valerie Kahler grew up in a musical family and started playing cello and piano in 3rd grade. She began her radio career in 1989 as a volunteer at KNAU (now Arizona Public Radio) in Flagstaff, Arizona. She worked there as a classical host and music director for more than a decade before moving to Minnesota to work for MPR. In addition to classical music, other passions include sewing, singing and cooking. She shares her life with her partner, John, an artist.
Length
59:00
Show Clock
- Segment A (28:05)
- Station Break (00:59)
- Segment B (29:55)
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Preview audio available: December 12, 2022
Playlist Available: December 13, 2022
Promo spot available: December 8, 2022
Program rundown available: December 13, 2022
Date content will be uploaded: December 13, 2022
Broadcast Window
December 13, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Broadcast Rights
Affiliate stations may carry this program multiple times before January 1, 2023. The program must be carried in its entirety. No excerpting is permitted. Simulcast streaming rights are available for this program. Prior to carrying this program, stations must contact their American Public Media Station Relations Representative.
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