On Sunday, May 25, Hank Dahlman hosted his last edition of our weekly vocal program, “Voices”.
In his own words to our listeners,
“It’s been great serving you for over five and a half years, a joy and a privilege to share with you some of the finest vocal ensemble music I know. But, life has gotten pretty crowded with my work at WSU and the DPO, and there are some new creative things in my real day job that I just can’t pass up. I will miss hosting Voices, miss the folks at the station, and most important, miss you… the listeners.
It’s been a distinct pleasure to be a member of the Dayton Public Radio family, and to work with so many wonderful and professional folks. I look forward to serving them, and you, in new and exciting ways in the future. Keep listening. I know I will!”
Hank’s many contributions to Dayton Public Radio will be sorely missed and we want to thank him for his many years of service to our station!
7 responses so far ↓
1 Paul Weaver // May 23, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Hank, you had a great run with a great program. I listened almost every week and will really miss the show. Choral music is not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s one of my very favorites. Hope that someone else can pick it up, or perhaps you will be able to return someday. Thanks and good luck.
2 Jane Stephenson // May 26, 2008 at 3:24 pm
I loved your show and will miss it sorely. I planned my Sunday’s around hearing the lovely treasury of Voices that you brought us. Thanks for your devotion to this “first art”. I join the hope that somenone else will be able to pick up the show, if not fill your shoes. Keep singing!
3 URSULA FECHEK // Jun 9, 2008 at 2:15 pm
HUMAN VOICES CREATE, FOR ME, THE MOST GLORIOUS MUSIC. AND YOUR PROGRAM WAS THE FINEST SUNDAY HOUR FOR ME. WHY ARE YOU NOT CONTINUING? WHY DO WONDERFUL, QUALITY, PROGRAMS END? THANK YOU FOR YOUR GRACING US. PLEASE FIND ANOTHER SPACE ON 88.1 SOON.
4 Shaun Yu // Jun 9, 2008 at 3:53 pm
The often used phrase “not enough hours in the day” comes to mind regarding Hank and “Voices”. So many demands were made on Hank’s limited time (betwen the Dayton Philharmonic and Wright State University) that something eventually had to give, and sadly for us, his weekly commitment to Classical 88.1 had to go. We are fortunate to have had Hank’s service for as long as we did, and I am happy to know that his relationship with the station will continue, albeit in a different capacity. We hope to have another program devoted to vocal arts in the very near future. Keep your eye on this space!
–Shaun Yu, Program Director
5 Brenda Arnett // Jul 2, 2008 at 6:52 pm
I always enjoyed Voices. I would try and schedule my Sunday afternoons so I could listen. I was fortunate to sing in a college choir for a director who challenged us to expand our vocal horizons. It was always nice to hear something on Voices that I sang when I was in school.
6 Hank Dahlman // Jul 3, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Thanks to all for your wonderful comments. I will truly miss the show, and the weekly interaction with you, the listeners. I hope to be able to visit DPR on the air from time, as special concerts and other events come up, and I look forward to hearing from you again.
Just so you know, I’ve not been playing golf since I left (well, not much, anyway….). First we had to finish up the year at both Wright State and the DPO, with major concerts. And now, just this week, we’re finally done with the final Wright State and DPO Chorus concerts of this season.culminating with a performance last Sunday, June 29, of the exquisite Mozart Solemn Vespers in Carnegie Hall.
The work was performed by about 140 singers (100 or so from the DPOC and WSU, plus the Los Robles Camerata of California, and choristers from as far away as Tucson and London). The performance also included some really fine soloists, including soprano Kristen Plumley, mezzo Jodi Karem, tenor Todd Miller and baritone Michael Ventura, along with the Distinguished Concerts International New York Orchestra.
This was my Carnegie conducting debut, and it was not only an honor, but really a blast to work with so many dedicated and talented musicians. The concert was very well attended, and we received a really enthusiastic reception.
Next up….the WSU summer choral institute in mid-July, then a brief R&R break in August, before we hit it again in September. Good thing I enjoy my work!
Hope to see you around town at some of the exciting events coming up at the DPO and WSU! In the meantime, have a great week!
Hank
7 Mary Rose McCrate // Aug 2, 2008 at 9:37 am
I still come home from church on Sundays, have lunch and work the crossword puzzle, but the most enjoyable part of that ritual is no more. I miss “Voices”, with its weekly installment of the best recordings of classic choral liturature. Thanks, Hank.
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