March 15, 2004

Meridian Teen Musician On National Radio Series "From The Top"

Show airs on KBSU/KBSW at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 21 Meridian guitarist Alyssa Linden Santoyo, 16, will be featured on From the Top, the hit public radio program aired on KBSU and KBSW at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 21. The show is broadcast from the Scottsdale Center for the Arts in Scottsdale, Ariz. and features talented young musicians from Arizona, Utah, Texas, Idaho and California. Hosted by acclaimed concert pianist Christopher O’Riley, From the Top is heard on more than 240 radio stations coast to coast, showcasing the stories and musical performances of exceptional pre-college age classical musicians from across the country. Santoyo will perform Heitor Villa-Lobos’ “Prelude No.1.” Flutist Helen McGarr, age 12, from Lindon, Utah, accompanied by host Christopher O’Riley, will perform Francis Paulenc’s “Sonota;” cellist Kenneth Stewart, age 18, from Tucson, Ariz., will play a piece he composed titled “The Fallen Soldier;” O’Riley will accompany oboist Dallas Durham, age 16, from Lubbock, Texas, in a performance of Franz-Joseph Hayden’s “Oboe Concerto in C Major, Allegro Spirituoso;” and pianist Ryan MacEvoy-McCullough, age 16, from Eureka, Calif., will perform Milosz Magin’s “Five Preludes.” From the Top is made possible through grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Massachusetts Cultural Council and The PRI Program Fund, whose contributors include Mr. and Mrs. J. Irwin Miller. It is also supported through the generous contributions of individuals, foundations and public radio stations. From the Top is produced in association with WGBH Radio Boston and New England Conservatory of Music, its home and education partner. From the Top is distributed by Public Radio International. KBSU and KBSW are services of Boise State Radio. KBSU is heard on FM 90.3 in Boise and FM 91.7 in McCall. KBSW is heard on FM 91.7 in Twin Falls. Boise State Radio is a listener-supported broadcast service of Boise State University. -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