Kids & Family
Christmas Music 24/7 on USF Radio Station through New Year's
The station is also airing special holiday programming every day through Dec. 24.
The University of St. Francis in Joliet issued this news release:
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Spirit of Christmas radio program, presented by the University of St. Francis, has drawn listeners throughout the region.
Spirit of Christmas on WCSF 88.7 FM, the student-run radio station at the University of St. Francis, provides the most variety in holiday programs which run commercial-free, 24 hours a day from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day every year.
Christmas classics, music from the big band era and children’s songs are being featured as well as gospel interpretations, vocal instrumental arrangements and contemporary holiday music. USF’s own Schola Cantorum choir will also be featured on Dec. 20. Popular programs include the Cinnamon Bear, the World’s Greatest Choirs, Christmas in Our Town and more.
Listeners can also tune in to the station 24 hours a day, seven days a week via the Internet. To listen live online, go to the Spirit of Christmas www.stfrancis.edu/spirit. Listeners may call in requests at selected times. For information, call the station at (815) 740-3214.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Spirit of Christmas radio program, presented by the University of St. Francis, has drawn listeners throughout the region.
Spirit of Christmas on WCSF 88.7 FM, the student-run radio station at the University of St. Francis, provides the most variety in holiday programs which run commercial-free, 24 hours a day from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day every year.
Christmas classics, music from the big band era and children’s songs are being featured as well as gospel interpretations, vocal instrumental arrangements and contemporary holiday music. USF’s own Schola Cantorum choir will also be featured on Dec. 20. Popular programs include the Cinnamon Bear, the World’s Greatest Choirs, Christmas in Our Town and more.
Listeners can also tune in to the station 24 hours a day, seven days a week via the Internet. To listen live online, go to the Spirit of Christmas www.stfrancis.edu/spirit. Listeners may call in requests at selected times. For information, call the station at (815) 740-3214.
Remaining Spirit of Christmas schedule Dec. 14 - 24, 2013:
- Daily through Dec. 24 -- "Cinnamon Bear" at 5 p.m. (a rebroadcast of previous day's editon) and 6 p.m. This 1937 radio drama for children features the quest for the silver star.
- Saturday, Dec. 14 -- Christmas Across the Lands at 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 15 -- Children's Christmas at noon and Christmas in Our Town at 7 p.m.
- Monday, Dec. 16 -- Polka Christmas Celebration, featuring Joliet's own Bob Doszak at 7 p.m. and Big Band Christmas at 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 17 - Mariah Carey Christmas Celebration at 7 p.m. and Elvis Presley Christmas Collection at 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 18 -- Christmas with Nat "King" Cole at 7 p.m. and Carpenters Christmas at 8 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 19 -- Bing Crosby Christmas Collection at 7 p.m. and Christmas with the "Rat" Pack at 8 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 20 - University of St. Francis Schola Cantorum at 7 p.m. and Andy Williams Christmas Special at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 21 - Christmas Across the Lands at 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 22 -- Old-Time Radio Christmas Classic at noon and Christmas in Our Town at 7 p.m.
- Monday, Dec. 23 -- World's Greatest Choirs at 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 24 -- Top 25 Christmas songs of 2013 at noon; Snoopy vs. The Red Baron at 5:30 p.m.; the exciting conclusion of "Cinnamon Bear" at 6 p.m.; and Christmas Eve with Bing Crosby & Friends at 7 p.m.
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