WDAV is MySource for... ...excitement, inspiration, or peace - depending upon what is playing. I earned two degrees in music a long time ago, and I am amazed at how much orchestral repertoire I have forgotten. I have themes floating around in my head that I cannot name, until I hear them on WDAV. Thank you. God used my love for music to call me into full-time ministry. Rev. Mary S. Lautensleger, Albemarle, NC |
| For great music and no commercials thank you DAV . Chris Gminski, Charlotte, NC |
| ...calm and inspiration. I first started listening to WDAV on visits from Greenwich Village, NYC, to see my parents in Statesville. Your music was my choice to soothe me while I drove, as after decades without a car, driving is stressful and uncomfortable. However, it was in the past year that WDAV made a significant difference in my life. I made frequent visits to Statesville as my dad dwindled in health from Alheimer's disease. I would listen to WDAV as I drove to and from his nursing home to feed him breakfast and lunch. Your choice of music gave me a connection to heaven, where I knew Daddy was going. After he died, in April, 2007, I went to live with my mom, and I would listen to WDAV after I took her to dialysis and when I went to pick her up. The Mozart Cafe was my salvation! Her health declined steadily, and she passed away in December, 2007. WDAV got me through all those months and sad and difficult times by lifting up my soul and spirit with the celestial connection that comes with listening to great music. Thank you, WDAV! Mary Johnson, New York, NY |
| ...whatever I need it to be at the time. The music can be calming, soothing, uplifting, invigorating or just plain enjoyment; whatever I need at the time I'm listening. Sandra Bigham, Matthews, NC |
| ...taking me back to the past with all its excitement when I hear music from Mozart or Bach or taking me to wonderful exotic places from contemporary musicians like Copland or John Williams. I just can visualize the little burros kicking and braying around giant cacti in Mexico when I hear Copland's El Salon Mexico. The past comes to life for me when I hear one of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos because I can imagine I'm in one of those castles with royalty and experiencing all rewards of the social elite. I know there is no end to my imagination and music from WDAV helps to provide me with inspiration. Thank you for 30 wonderful years. Kathy Pulliam, Salisbury, NC |
| ...quiet inspiration and sanity away from mundane necessities. Edie Stokes, Winston-Salem, NC |
| ...my daily vitamin 'B'... ...Bach...Beethoven...Brahms and Bartok. Mark Seeley, Charlotte, NC |
| ...peaceful, inspiring music that sometimes I dance to or calm down. After 24 years of listening to your sublime music, I never get tired of it andlove to hear the selections yu play. My Bose radio makes the sound svery clear and lovely. Ruby Nock, Charlotte, NC |
| Musical sanity! I am a widowed grandmother whose loving daughter and family have invited me to live with them and we have a very happy household. However we have two teenaged boys in our family who love what they call music today. When I have heard it up to my limit, I go to my room, close the door, turn on the radio and WDAV saves the day! Many thanks to all of you who make this "classical music fix" possible for me. Jane Douglass White, Granite Falls, NC |
 ...online classical entertainment and cultural edification as I stream with wdav.org and simultaneously work as an eProfessor with my online classes. Robert Marshburn, Charleston, WV |
| WDAV is my source for, not only day-to-day musical enjoyment, but also the occasional goosebumps and hair standing up on the back of my neck kind of inspiration. My car radio is tuned to WDAV almost exclusively. I love listening every day as I go about my business, but every now and then one of WDAV's musical choices gives me an unexpected and uncanny spiritual jolt. It has happened more than once, and the latest was yesterday, Thursday, April 3, 2008. I had gone on a spring break family trip and was regretting that I had not gone to a church service or really even had a chance to stop and contemplate Easter in the hectic rush of traveling and vacationing. I was sitting in my car at 8 am waiting for a friend to join me for our morning walk when out of the blue, out of my radio speakers poured Bach's gorgeous Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring. Sometimes I get a bit of static in my reception of WDAV, but that morning it was as if the musicians were in the backseat. I sat transfixed, staring into the brightening blue sky through the greening branches of the big old trees around the old courthouse on Shelby's uptown square. It may have been serendipity, but to me, it was almost like a communication in a deeply affecting language that I love. WDAV's fortunate scheduling gave me my own personal and thrilling Easter moment. The last notes were fading as my friend pulled into her parking spot across the street. I wiped the tears from my face in time to join her and we walked, laughing and talking, into the quickening spring day. Shannon Blackley, Shelby, NC |
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WDAV is my escape from the crazy hectic world that is all around us. It's difficult to go through a day without hearing about all the problems and sometime horrible things that are happening around the world. Or get bombarded by repetitive commmericals for things you don't need or want or that are of inappropriate nature. My answer to all of this often depressing cocophany around us is WDAV, my island of calm. I listen during my hour long compute, all day long at work from the Internet, and whenever I can find some time to relax. I love the clasical music with just the right amount of news and information to keep me informed. Thanks WDAV. |
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WDAV - make a difference??? That is an understatement. I had recently gotten a computer with wireless connection and was going on a personal retreat, so took the computer along so that I could take YOU along. Was not there 24 hours and had a biking accident. Was alone, with fabulous people checking on me, for a long 24 houur period and how comforting it was to have WDAV soothing my broken leg and my spirits. Likewise, since arriving home all day and even in the middle of the night, you have relaxed and comforted me. I have always appreciated the station, but not like I do now. THANKS for your fabulous service to the community. Dana Mitchell, Charlotte, NC |
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WDAV is my source for inspiration. Hearing the music lifts me to new heights. I treasure the beautiful classical music which streams from your studio each day. Thank you for adding quality music to enrich my life. Sandra Chitty, Winston-Salem,NC |
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Serenity. Beautiful listening--I can't do without it. I have WDAV on at home and in the car as my constant companion. Thank you for being there. Ruth Pope, Charlotte, NC |
| ...living! You are the soundtrack of my life! In my kitchen, in my car; at my desk at work; as I fall asleep each night. You are there for comfort, solace, encourgement and sheer joy. WDAV is such treasure! I travel to a large mid-western city for a week each month and there is no classical music station. My life seems so out of order without my beloved 'soundtrack'. I miss WDAV as much as I miss my family! You are so good to come home to! Nancy Ford, Charlotte, NC |
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class and cultcha.... Bill Garrity, Matthews, NC |
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WDAV is my source for classical music here in Fort Worth, Texas, through the streaming audio function of your website. I was introduced to your station last fall during the two weeks I spent in Rock Hill, SC painting my son's newly acquired residence. I found your station accidentally in the car while commuting back and forth between his temporary apartment in Charlotte down to Rock Hill, and then was able to get it on a small "painting radio" that he gave me to use while I was working. While I was listening, I heard you speak of your website on the air, and "tuned in" on my computer as soon as I got back to Texas. We have a nice classical station here in the DFW area, WRR-101 FM, that is owned by the City of Dallas, and over the years they have been my mainstay for classical music. But, under pressure for more revenue for the city, the numbers of advertisements playing each hour is now almost more air time than the music, and that is an unpleasant distraction. So, I was delighted to find your station on the internet, and I must say your announcers have more "class" than any classical music station or public radio station I have ever listened to!!! But, I won't need to listen over the internet for too long, as we are moving to the Charlotte area this summer!!!! .......Partly because of family connections, but greatly persuaded by knowing that the arts are represented well in the Charlotte area, as related by hearing about them on your station. So, I am greatly appreciate of your station, its format, and announcers, and plan to be a good on-going contributing member of WDAV. George Gaissert, Fort Worth, Texas |
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The calm before the storm. I am an 8th grade Social Studies teacher and love my job. Each day brings unknown surprises, headaches and breakthroughs. I listen to your station on my commute and once I am in the classroom. I arrive early just to listen to the classical music and relax before the music of the students comes down the hall for another day! Ruth Farakidis, Kannapolis, NC |
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Company in the middle of the night when I can't sleep...sanity when I'm stuck in traffic...NPR news on the hour...soothing, healing music when I'm sick and don't have the energy to even read...seasonal music when holidays roll around...a friendly voice when I'm trying to wake up in the mroning...non-frantic traffic reports...Thank you for being there! Laura Garrett, Charlotte, NC |
When my grandson was only about a year or two old he would ride with me in my little Toyota truck and I always had WDAV on the radio. When he was able to talk and I didn't have the radio on, he would say he wanted to hear the "beautiful music", that's what he called it. Today he is 14 years old and plays in the band at his school, is on the A honor roll and a member of the Junior Beta Club. I asked why he decided to join the band and he said, "so I can make the beautiful music I listened to with you when I was little". Thank you WDAV for your "beautiful music" and for making my grandson a better person!