For Immediate Release: Sept 3, 2013
Award-Winning Radio Host Dave Beck to Join
Classical KING FM 98.1
SEATTLE ---Classical KING FM announced today that the station is hiring KUOW arts reporter,
host, and producer Dave Beck, as a daytime announcer and producer of local classical music
programming on-air and online.
Beck will go on air today Tues., Sept 3 in the 1-5pm weekday timeslot. His 30 years of
experience as a local arts and cultural reporter, music host, producer and, interviewer
will add depth to KING FM’s role as a resource and advocate for regional arts. He has
deep roots in both radio and classical music, having started as a local arts reporter on
KUOW, where he later became music director. Most recently Beck was an interviewer,
reporter, and producer for KUOW Presents. He has won national and regional awards
for his work. Beck’s work in the arts will also be heard in his role as a contributing
reporter with KUOW.
Beck understands the importance of an announcer’s presence in the local community. He often serves
as a moderator, host, and pre-concert lecturer for scores of local concerts and events each year. In his
role at KING FM, he will be out in the community even more. A musician himself, Beck plays cello with
the Auburn Symphony and various chamber ensembles and has served on Simple Measures and the
Seattle Youth Symphony boards of directors.
Additionally, KING FM recently added award-winning Exploring Music host, Lisa
Bergman, to the KING FM daily lineup from 10am to 1pm. This change allows
Bergman to share her years of performance experience with more of our
audience. Brad Eaton continues his Morning Show as always and Sean MacLean
will continue his popular evening program with a shift in timing to 7pm to
midnight, allowing him to expand his work as host of NW Focus and NW Focus LIVE.
Bryan Lowe, Classical KING FM’s Program Director comments that, “Hiring Dave Beck adds yet another
voice of authority, passion, and experience to our air waves. As a knowledgeable musician and
experienced radio personality, Beck will work hard to make his time on-air and online informative,
engaging, and entertaining. As a listener-supported station, Beck’s experience will allow KING FM to
expand our service to listeners within our local classical music community.”
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Classical KING FM 98.1 is the Northwest’s leading classical radio station, serving the greater Puget Sound since 1948. As a
listener-supported public radio station, Classical KING FM’s mission is to support the broadcasting of classical music, to further
the education and involvement of the general public with classical music, and to advance the appreciation and performance of
opera, symphonic music, and chamber music using a wide spectrum of technologies. Contact: MaryAnn Wagner at
maryannw@king.org or206-691-2969.