Joe Goetz Joins Classical MPR As Music Director

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https://radioinsight.com/headlines/200959/joe-goetz-joins-classical-mpr-as-music-director/

Classical MPR has announced Joe Goetz as its new music director. As Classical MPR’s music director, Goetz will oversee daily programming needs and classical music selections and will serve on the team dedicated to driving Classical MPR’s long-term strategies and goals, as well as those for American Public Media’s national classical programming.

“We are delighted to welcome Joe and his talents to Classical MPR,” said Brad Althoff, Interim Director of Classical MPR. “Our music director needs to have an immense knowledge of classical music, as well as what’s on the horizon from emerging artists, and they also need to have an understanding of our audience’s expectations and how we can best meet their needs, and Joe has all of those skills. As our music director, he will be a key stakeholder in the sound of Classical MPR and our national service, C24, delivering a robust and relevant experience for our audiences. We’re looking forward to the many contributions he will undoubtedly bring to our airwaves.”

Goetz’ first day at Classical MPR will be Monday, Nov. 16.

Effective November 16th.

 

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Joe Goetz has also been the host of a competing syndicated classical music service, ClassicalWorks, produced by his former employer, WFIU/Bloomington, Ind. I will be very curious if that service continues with a new host, or maybe moves with Goetz to MPR.