Chime in: Compose a Music Haiku and Share with WFMT
Are you a poet? Have you ever tried to write a poem? Now’s your chance to be creative and share with others. Your poem might even be read on WFMT. For some tips on composing haiku, click here.
View ArticleChime in: What Piece of Music Changed the World?
WTTW Channel 11 will air ‘10 Buildings That Changed America’ on Sunday at 9:00 PM. Tomorrow on WFMT we will have our own countdown of the ’10 Pieces That Changed the World.’ Which compositions would be...
View ArticleChime in: What Piece from the Past 25 Years Do You Think Has Staying Power?
With the launch of our sister station’s 10 Buildings that Changed America, WFMT poses the question, what pieces of music have that kind of significance? For Lasting Impressions, WFMT asked a dozen...
View ArticleQuestion of the Day
Tell us what you think! As WFMT celebrates Russia month, we're turning to our audience, asking you to name a Russian composer and/or piece of music that deserves more attention. Also, tell us why this...
View ArticleQuestion of the Day: What’s your favorite summer music memory?
What’s your favorite summer music memory? Summer begins (officially) this week, and Grant Park Music Festival, Ravinia, and summer street festivals are in full swing. Chime in and tell us your favorite...
View ArticleChime in: Advice for Candice
What advice do you have for our new announcer Candice Agree about WFMT or about the arts in Chicago?
View ArticleChime in: How to Approach New Music
This Saturday from 5-7 pm, WFMT’s Relevant Tones presents the second annual Thirsty Ear Festival at City Winery, presenting some of finest composers and musicians of new music today. American composer...
View ArticleChime-in: Most Important Musical Event?
For our Chicago-themed month: What was the most important Chicago musical event of your lifetime and why?
View ArticleChime-in: Music of Consolation?
Today in remembrance of the attacks on September 11, 2001 we’re asking listeners: In times of sorrow or turmoil, what piece of music do you turn to for consolation?
View ArticleChime in: Is Music the Key to Success?
This recent essay in the New York Times by Joanne Lipman, whose work we’ve featured on WFMT, provoked much discussion on the internet last week about possible links between the study of music and...
View ArticleChime In: Candice Agree wants to hear your New Year’s Resolutions
Consider making music more central to your life. What are the benefits of introducing more music to your experience? Make some suggestions for accomplishing that. Chime in, share your New Year’s...
View ArticleChime in: Political Advertising
WFMT does not solicit political advertising, but cannot lawfully reject any political candidate who is interested in advertising on WFMT. Radio ads have to include the candidate’s voice to ensure that...
View ArticleChime in: Tell us your favorite piece(s) of music
Please share with us your favorite piece(s) of music and we’ll broadcast a day of WFMT Listener Favorites on Monday, April 27.
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