November 25, 2003

Radio Special Focuses On The Healing Power Of Music

Mark Sheldon discusses his battle with cancer and the music that sustains him KBSU will air a one-hour special featuring Mark Sheldon at noon Sunday, Nov. 30. Sheldon will share personal musical selections and his views on the power of music to inspire, comfort and heal. Hosted by Monika Vischer, this hour brings an intimate and uplifting focus to the Thanksgiving weekend. Sheldon is a regular classical music host on KBSU-FM from 4-5 p.m. weekdays, and on both KBSU and KBSW from 7-8 p.m. weekdays and 9-10 a.m. Sundays. Music is seen by many as a powerful force in their lives. As we pause this Thanksgiving to celebrate the things we’re thankful for, KBSU offers this inspiring hour with Sheldon discussing his long battle with cancer, and the comfort and strength he has continually found in music. Through his story, interwoven with remarkable music, Sheldon and Vischer reveal the incredible power music offers all of us in our personal battles. KBSU is heard at 90.3 FM, Boise. The signal is simulcast on 91.7 FM, KBSM, McCall. KBSW is heard on 91.7 FM, Twin Falls. Boise State Radio (http://radio.boisestate.edu) includes NPR News 91, KBSU-Arts & Cultural Programming and Idaho’s Jazz Station. -30- Contact Jim East Associate General Manager Voice: 208 947-5659 Fax: 208 344-6631 jeast@boisestate.edu Media Contact Kathleen Craven Boise State communications and marketing 208 426-3275 kcraven@boisestate.edu