RhysJordanBudd L3 Radio

Music Based Programming

Classical

Classic FM

Classical music is a music radio format. However, the definition of what attributes a piece as 'classical' remains vague. The main element that categorizes a piece as 'classical' is that it is performed from musical notation as part of a score, normally with 2 or more singers/instrumentalists, which sometimes compose an orchestra. The term 'classic' was given after the period of 1750-1820, in which huge early developments in composition  form and style were made; often recognized as 'the birth of music'.

Examples:   Ludovici Einaudi - Diviniere  http://youtu.be/9qvglWAHDak

                  Claude Debussy - Clare De Lune  http://youtu.be/7jmx9k3DKVo

                  The Cinematic Orchestra - To Build A Home http://youtu.be/QB0ordd2nOI

Format most likely to be found on: Classic FM, BBC Radio 3 

Target Audience

Age: All Ages
Gender: Either
Location:Anywhere
Listening Habits: Niche listening group - Classical music, Popular classical music so may be appealing to wide audience

Music Sequence

1. Ludovici Einaudi - I Giorni
Incredible song, Highly reputed modern day composer, Modern classic, segue
   http://youtu.be/jhuGfmoIv_M
2. The Cinematic Orchestra - All Things To All Men
Modern approach to classical music, new experimental orchestra, segue from previous song (new age)
   http://youtu.be/5cQTes75GKU
3. Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 5 In C
Old classical piece, creates and develops several emotions, popular classic in classical genre, introduce with history of song
   http://youtu.be/03nNDAqiwzg
4. Claude Debussy - Clare De Lune  
All time classic, reputed highly by classical fans and a general audience, has featured in many soundtracks and places over time
   http://youtu.be/7jmx9k3DKVo
5. Hammock - You Lost The Starlight In Your Eyes
New Age Classical, experimental electrical, new popular
   http://youtu.be/jhGto-c2hBM
6. Mahler's Resurrection Symphony (ending)
Epic ending to a symphony repected highly by niece listening group, introduce and explain significance,segue
   http://youtu.be/rECVyN5D60I
7. Frederic Chopin - Nocturne in E Flat Major
Segue, Opposes previous song, relaxed classic, well known classic
   http://youtu.be/5ZUw78FXpG4
8. Four Tet - Hands
(Brand New Music) Introduce, upcoming artist, relevant work, new age alternative classical, relies heavy on percussion and sampling, segue
  http://youtu.be/i6wKVFP63Fc
9. Justin Vernon Aaron Dessner - Big Red Machine
Song with alot of personal meaning, underground masterpiece, incorporates alot of lesser used classical techniques
   http://youtu.be/FaIx2kBC8_A
10. Thomas Newman - Road To Perdition
End show with speech, play song - personal favorite, soundtrack to a favorite film of mine, modern piece by legendary film composer, relaxed, nice finish
   http://youtu.be/vMgxbChJVR4

I believe my music sequence is appropriate to my target audience as it provides a diverse mixture of classical music, it includes a lot of my personal music, new age experimental music for the younger side of the demographic as well as typically recognized, reputed pieces. I have stuck strong with the 'Start Bright - Finish Strong' method, keeping the structure of: Popular Classic, New Music, Old Classic, to maintain the attention of each spectrum of the demographic. I believe my show having diversity will achieve the greatest viewers, by broadening the audience as much as possible.