Every Good Thing
Thanksgiving Day at 9am and 3pm
This Thanksgiving, host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music. It's Every Good Thing — an hour of stories and music to celebrate Thanksgiving.
A Feast for the Ears
Thanksgiving Day from Noon-2pm
As families come together and give thanks, “A Feast for the Ears” reflects on the rich history and traditions of this well-loved American holiday and highlights music by American composers such as Aaron Copland, Virgil Thomson, William Billings and Charles Ives, along with some undiscovered treasures by Rick Sowash and Mark O’Connor. Host Mark Perzel presents a melodic and intriguing exploration of Thanksgiving history, lore and roots in early European harvest festivals, as well as a thoughtful examination of the holiday's evolution and contemporary traditions.
Songs of Thanks
Thanksgiving Day at 11am and 5pm
Join us for "Songs of Thanks" featuring the all-male vocal ensemble Cantus. Through their signature narrative programming, the acclaimed octet will weave together stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community. Don't miss this special broadcast, designed to uplift the human spirit and honor the season.
A Thanksgiving of American Folk Hymns
Thanksgiving Day at 8am and 2pm
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with loved ones to give thanks to God for the bounties of life. It’s a heartwarming holiday which opens the festive season. In this special, enjoy music performed by BYU’s combined choirs and philharmonic. In addition, learn about the history of this uniquely American holiday.
This Land: Thanksgiving with The American Sound
Thanksgiving Day at 10am and 4pm
This land, the physical land called the United States of America, is home to people of a wide range of ethnicities, cultures, races, and creeds. This Thanksgiving Day join host Jennifer Hambrick for a musical celebration of the diversity of this land – the varied natural topographies and biospheres, and the many communities that make this land exceptionally rich.
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