By Jason Vondersmith for Portland Tribune

When she walks around the place, Suzanne Nance still can’t believe it happened. The relatively small nonprofit All Classical Radio now calls downtown Portland home on the third floor of the KOIN Tower. And, it’s a wonderful feeling.

“It has far surpassed my dreams,” said Nance, the president and CEO of All Classical Radio. “I’m overwhelmed with gratitude.” Oh, it cost a lot of money, but a number of people stepped up to contribute to the now $11.5 million capital campaign price tag for the Media Arts Center and broadcasting headquarters. The cost went up in the past year, but more donors came forward and nearly $10 million had been raised. The sparkle, newness and sheer modern aspect of All Classical Radio’s new headquarters impresses people.

Keep reading at portlandtribune.com.

By KOIN AM Extra

A local radio station’s surge in popularity led to a move to a bigger space and its public grand opening is this Sunday. Just a couple weeks ago, All Classical Radio celebrated its new home and media arts center in the KOIN Tower.

President and CEO Suzanne Nance joined AM Extra in the studio to talk about their new bigger space and the radio station’s growing reach.

By James Bash for the Oregonian/OregonLive

Downtown Portland has been derided by numerous naysayers in regard to its livability and viability for the future, with some proclaiming that the city has become an “Urban Doom Loop.” But not all have succumbed to that negative message. All Classical Radio (KQAC 89.9 FM), Portland’s international broadcaster of classical music, has relocated to the heart of the city, settling into a versatile, ultra-modern top-notch headquarters that is jaw-dropping optically and technologically.

“We have a strong belief in the core of the city,” said President and CEO Suzanne Nance. “We especially want to support our local art organizations that are based downtown. Time after time, we have seen how the arts have regenerated communities across the nation. Since we outgrew our space at the Hampton Opera Center on the Eastside, it made sense to find a new home. So we looked and found the perfect place at KOIN Tower.”

Keep reading at oregonlive.com.

By KOIN News

A locally-based radio station grew in popularity so much — it needed a bigger space. On Friday night, KOIN 6 News was there during a celebration of the new home of All Classical Radio and its media arts center.

All Classical Radio — 89.9 KQAC FM Portland — is our newest neighbor here in downtown Portland’s KOIN Tower.

Keep reading and watch at koin.com.

By Symphony Magazine

In the December 5, 2024, Oregonian, James Bash writes, “All Classical Radio (KQAC 89.9 FM), Portland’s international broadcaster of classical music, has relocated to the heart of the city, settling into a versatile, ultra-modern top-notch headquarters that is jaw-dropping optically and technologically.

“We have a strong belief in the core of the city,”’” said President and CEO Suzanne Nance. “‘”We especially want to support our local art organizations that are based downtown. Time after time, we have seen how the arts have regenerated communities across the nation….”

With more than 12,000 members, All Classical Radio is making the most of its new digs.

Keep reading at symphony.org.

By Brett Campbell for Oregon ArtsWatch

All Classical Radio and Portland Opera name new resident artists, PSU’s Coty Raven Morris is a Grammy nominee again, Seattle Symphony names a new music director, and more.

Portland’s All Classical Radio has named violinist Emily Cole and clarinetist James Shields as its 2024/2025 Artists in Residence.

From the station’s press release: “Participants in All Classical Radio’s Artists in Residence program enjoy access to the station’s world-class studios, research database, digital music archives, and industry contacts and network. With these powerful tools at their fingertips, artists can develop their portfolios; share their work on All Classical Radio’s wide-reaching radio and digital platforms; and deepen their engagement with audiences regionally and around the world. They have ample ability to record and produce in-studio, create digital content, and perform on the air and in the community. Artists also receive a financial award to support their creative and career development.”

Keep reading at orartswatch.org.

Read All Classical Radio’s full announcement on the Arts Blog.

By Allison Van Etten for Musical America Worldwide

All Classical Radio has named violinist Emily Cole and clarinetist James Shields as its 2024/2025 Artists in Residence. The network’s Artists in Residence program, one of the first and only artist residencies created by a radio station in the USA, provides opportunities to established and emerging artists for career advancement, radio and community performances, and creative development.

Keep reading at musicalamerica.com.

Read All Classical Radio’s full announcement on the Arts Blog.

By Rachel Saslow for Willamette Week

Portland State University choir professor and All Classical Radio host Coty Raven Morris is a top-25 semifinalist for the Grammy’s 2025 Music Educator Award. This is the second year in a row that Morris has been in the running for the award for U.S. music teachers, which is presented by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum.

About 2,400 people were nominated for the award this year.

“Coming off the nerves and excitement of last year, my students and I made a pact that no matter what happens with these kinds of acknowledgments and recognitions, we would celebrate each other’s growth as a part of our community practice, win or lose,” Morris said on social media.

Keep reading at wweek.com.

Keep reading All Classical Radio’s full announcement on the Arts Blog.

By Michaela Bourgeois for KOIN News

For the second year in a row, a Portland State University choir professor and All Classical Radio host has been named a semifinalist for a GRAMMY educator award.

Coty Raven Morris, PSU’s Hinckley assistant professor of choir, music education, and social justice, was one of 25 teachers selected as semifinalists for the GRAMMY 2025 Music Educator Award. The initial pool included more than 2,400 nominees from across the United States.

Keep reading at koin.com.

Keep reading All Classical Radio’s full announcement on the Arts Blog.