Harvard's Orgies on the Air:
Balancing Tradition and Innovation
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Some people might categorize Harvard Radio Broadcasting as conventional listening with its classical music interlaced with dreary news commentary. Those who have listened to WHRB 95.3, however, have found ground-breaking and award-winning programming due to its commitment to traditions, such as musical orgies.

"We offer a little bit of what everyone wants, without disappointing everyone else," said station manager Dave Simmons.

WHRB's features include:

• Programming from classical to hillbilly, news to underground rock
• Orgies: "marathon-style musical programs devoted to a single composer, performer, genre, or subject"
• Professional, comprehensive website with information and streaming audio
• Friendly, helpful staff and radio personalities

"WHRB gives the community what they want." said station producer Beth Greenwood. "We offer news that is relevant, programming that is adventurous, and a tradition of quality. They've come to expect that from us."

Musical orgies, as they started almost 60 years ago, are one of the more popular and unique offerings that distinguishes WHRB from other stations. Called "idealistic and interesting," by the New York Times "the WHRB Orgies represent a triumph of musical research, imagination, and passion."

Without a doubt, Harvard Radio Broadcasting offers a unique blend of programming that has contributed to its solid community standing. By offering an innovative programming strategy disguised in a traditional presentation, WHRB deserves a position on collegeradio.org's "Best Stations" list.