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REXBURG,
Idaho – The production
staff at KBYI radio station in Rexburg is putting their voice to the
student face of BYU-Idaho.
A
new radio program entitled “KBYI Classics” hit the airwaves
last week offering a mix of popular standards, film music, classical
favorites, and news and weather. The hour-long programming begins at 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and features
BYU-Idaho students.
Jim
Clark, general manager of KBYI says, “Our students are dedicated to
learning radio production skills not only to prepare them for future
employment but also to offer meaningful programming for the KBYI listener.
They come to us with a great sense of creativity and are able to provide
professional solutions in accomplishing the work at KBYI.”
A
team of eight students works together in preparing daily content of music,
news and information for “KBYI Classics.”
Chris
Hall, marketing team leader for the station, says, “The program is a
fantastic opportunity for our listeners and staff. The audience is able to
hear the energy and excitement of students at BYU-Idaho as they present a
variety of music and pre-produced features and the radio staff is able to
use professional skills they’ve learned while working for the
station.”
Michael
Borup works for KBYI as production team leader
and says, “It’s been great learning how to conceptualize,
develop and produce a radio show. As supervisor of the project, I’ve
also benefitted from great experience in working
with people to help them learn production techniques.”
Matt
Cavanaugh, who produces weekend jazz on “KBYI Classics,” says, “I
could never get this amount of experience in this short of time if I were
working somewhere else.”
Students
at KBYI also write and produce “The Perfect Score,” a 52-week
series highlighting popular film music. “The Perfect Score”
airs Friday afternoons on KBYI and began airing in July in Utah
originating from KBYU-FM in Provo, Utah.
KBYI
broadcasts at FM 100.5 and is part of University Communications at
BYU-Idaho. Broadcast training and experience is provided to 17 student
employees, an additional six volunteer students from the Leadership and
Service Institute, and approximately 10 practicum students from the
academic area of campus.
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