“The world’s favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.” The words of American naturalist Edwinn Way Teale, capturing the sense of anticipation here at Maine Public Classical as we look to the weeks ahead.

In May, Maine Public Classical celebrates a milestone—ten years of broadcasting! No better way to mark this anniversary than to hit the road and share music over the airwaves surrounded by the beauty of this state and our wonderful listeners.

Join us on Sunday May 3 at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay and Sunday May 10 at Broadturn Farm in Scarborough where we’ll be broadcasting live on site, with special editions of Sunday Brunch with Sarah Tuttle, 11am-3pm. A great opportunity to meet our hosts, see the show in action and enjoy nature’s bounty all around you. Wanna stop by? We’d love to see you there!

In the meantime, our team has so much inspiration and heartfelt reflection to share right here in this edition! Emily invites you to make a sound map for Earth Day, I bring you the latest Listener Spotlight, featuring writer and photographer Coco McCracken, and to mark our anniversary, Sarah reminisces about the first decade of this radio service. Certainly not least, Gale shares a much-awaited announcement— the winner of our Classical Pets drawing!

If that weren’t enough to fill your plate, we’ve also just rolled out fresh show logos, team photos and a listen back feature for locally hosted programs on our website. Even more reasons to visit us online!

Whether spring sees you spending time with us in person, online or meeting us on the FM dial, we’re delighted you’re with us.

Don’t forget! If you’re enjoying Encore, tell your music-loving friends and family to sign up, too! As always, all welcome. ❤

~ Heather McDougall, Manager, Maine Public Classical

Too busy to catch your favorite host every week? Heard a piece of music but missed the end or didn’t catch the title?

Not to fear! The best news is here. Locally hosted programs on Maine Public Classical are now available to listen back to for up to two weeks after the date of broadcast. There are two ways to access program listen back.

• Go to the Listen Back page, a central location to access all programs available for two-week playback.

• Or, go to the specific webpage for the show you have in mind:

Daybreak with Gale Parmelee

The Midday Mix with Emily Duncan Wilson

Head Toward Home with Sarah Tuttle

Daybreak Weekend with Heather McDougall

Songbook with Sarah Tuttle

Sunday Brunch with Sarah Tuttle

Weekend Unwind with Heather McDougall

Other programs heard on Maine Public Classical may be unavailable for listen back for rights reasons.

Our locally produced programs are at the heart of what we do at Maine Public Classical. They celebrate our wonderfully rich and diverse cultural community in ways you can’t experience anywhere else.

Through Maine Stage, Songbook and State of the Art, we connect you to the exceptional artistry and innovation in classical music world, from the local to the global, and to the leaders and makers across the arts spectrum, and across the state. Read on to see what these programs have in store!

Have a question for a host? Wondering about our May Anniversary Broadcasts in Boothbay and Scarborough? Or maybe you know the perfect person to suggest for our next Listener Spotlight?

If so, we’d love to hear from you, as Encore is your resource for all things Maine Public Classical! Email us at [email protected].