Judy Wagley
Host, Afternoon Classical MusicJudy joined WCMU's staff in December 2018. As producer and host of “Afternoon Classical Music,” she wants to share her life-long love of classical music with listeners, and have some fun along the way! She is also the producer of “Central Stage.”
Judy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music History, and has worked at public and commercial radio stations in Toledo and Columbus, Ohio and Grand Rapids and Gaylord, Michigan. Before moving to Mount Pleasant, she was a writer/photographer for the Gaylord Herald Times.
Judy Plays French horn in the Northern Michigan Brass Band, Central Michigan Area Concert Band and Gateway Band. She is an avid swimmer and gardener, and insists that plants—like people—thrive when they listen to classical music.
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The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra will present Legends & Mysteries: Shackleton’s Incredible Journey, a multi-media program featuring actors from the Little Traverse Civic Theatre, historic video footage, and compelling music from beloved composers. Friday, 7 p.m. at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor. -
Listen to This! Judy welcomes Dr. Robert Lindahl, professor of Trombone at the CMU School of Music. Listen as he shares the history of the trombone, and some of the joys and challenges of playing the instrument.
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Welcome to "Juletide," the annual holiday concert presented by the CMU School of Music!
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Dr. Andrew Spencer, professor of percussion at the CMU School of Music, is Judy Wagley’s guest. We will learn about why percussionists must be very versatile, and also listen to a variety of music performed by the CMU Percussion Ensemble. You won’t want to miss a beat—Fire Up Chips!
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The Gaylord Community Orchestra, under the direction of Jim Van Eizenga, will present “Musical Storytelling,” 7:30 p.m. October 22 at Gornick Auditorium at Gaylord High School.
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“Aspects of America,” opens a new season of concerts by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, with music director Libor Ondras, at 7 p.m. Saturday, October 1 at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor.
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Shoreline Music Society presents the world premiere of “Contemplating Fire,” an oratorio with music by Midland composer Robert Hart and libretto by Sharon Curcio
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Baroque on Beaver is celebrating its 21st year!
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The D Street Music Foundation is a non-profit organization that collects and restores musical instruments to distribute to young musicians in need. The foundation also offers scholarships and presents concerts throughout the year. Beth Hausler is a volunteer with D Street and recently spoke with Judy Wagley. For more information: dstreet.org.
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The internationally acclaimed vocal group Rockapella will be Rockin’ with the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Pops, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor.
