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It
took 10 BYU-Idaho students and some supportive employees to create the
latest Rexburg radio sensation.
“The
Perfect Score,” a one-hour show airing Fridays at 1 p.m. on KBYI-FM, was created by students working at
the BYU-Idaho station.
The
show focuses on music from the movies and is enhanced with narration about
the work and why it is being highlighted.
Ryan
Snelgrove, a senior English major from Kamas,
Utah, conceived of the idea after hearing
a similar radio show and thinking the local station could do a better job.
“We
felt we could cater to the needs of our listeners better,” he says. “The
shows she picked were often shows people didn’t pay attention to. We
also wanted to appeal to the younger generation and those who have distinct
tastes in radio listening.”
For
instance, the show “Jurassic Scores” featured music from
dinosaur flicks, and even included Dino from “The Flintstones.”
Other shows during October included “Spies Like Us,” “Way
Out West-erns” and “Monster Music.”
The show on Oct. 31 is entitled “Villainous Scores” and
includes music through the eyes of Darth Vader, the Wicked Witch of the
West and Disney's Jafaar from “Aladdin.”
Snelgrove looks forward to hearing from listeners, who
already have given them excellent ideas for future shows.
Mark
Hartvigsen, a senior English major from Rexburg,
also was involved since the show’s conception.
“My
position has mainly been as a writer,” Hartvigsen
says. “It’s been a good experience for me. I really think I’ve
developed as a writer. I use a new style that I had to develop.”
Hartvigsen says his favorite shows have involved
Shakespearean movies and French films.
Station
manager Jim Clark is excited about the new project. “We supported it
from the outset because we believed in their concept and we wanted
something like this,” he says.
Students
have managed all aspects of the new show, and employees have not been
surprised by the polished product that has resulted.
“We
view our students as being every bit as qualified as senior broadcasters,”
Clark says.
Thirty-five
shows were completed between May and Sept. 1, with students being
responsible for all creative aspects.
“We
support the students and talk with them some bouncing ideas around but we
like to stay out of their way, knowing they are qualified to do this,”
Clark says.
The
launch of this new show was not highly promoted, yet there was an immediate
reaction among listeners, Clark says. A doctor from Twin
Falls called to ask if the station had hired new
on-air talent. Another caller complimented the students on their work and
selection of music. Station personnel believe the show has potential to
draw national attention.
“We
hope to get as much mileage from the show as possible and may look into the
possibility of national distribution,” Clark
says.
One
objective of “The Perfect Score’ is to maintain the production
values and quality of the show regardless of personnel turnover. Students
met this challenge by devising production methods that allow for students
on any level to work together learning from each other. Students teach
students necessary production processes guaranteeing the show will be
sustainable.
“Students
are very good at teaching each other – the baton passes smoothly from
student to student,” Clark says.
“The
Perfect Score” is one example of how students are getting practical
experience at KBYI and KBYR. A dozen students are on the payroll working in
all aspects of radio including news, production, programming and
engineering. Another 15 students learn skills working as practicum students
and volunteers.
“The
Perfect Score” listings are available at www.kbyi.org.
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