Music - Lincoln Library Concert

Public radio is very special to Jim because it is the only source through which he gets his information, and enjoys the national and local programming that WUIS provides. He, like many listeners, never tires of listening to WUIS throughout the day, and is always enthusiastic to be a part of such a great environment.

Jim Huston hosts The Lincoln Library Concert every Sunday morning from 6:00-7:00 a.m. The show has been broadcast since WUIS' first week on the air in 1975. Jim is a volunteer with WUIS; he was encouraged to start doing this show due to his love of music. Interestingly, he had no experience in radio when he began.

A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jim played in orchestras up to his beginning years in college starting with coronet and later violin. He went to Indiana University, got his degree in librarianship and now works as a reference librarian for the Lincoln Library in Springfield. On The Lincoln Library Concert, Jim promotes the classical music and new books anyone can find at the Lincoln Library.

One of the several classical music shows on WUIS, The Lincoln Library Concert is unique because Jim makes his musical selections based on a theme. Some themes on his show are: movies, the Academy Awards, the seasons of the year, Earth Day, Valentine’s Day, the Fourth of July and American composers; plus many others. His dedication to this program has stretched over 30 years due to a passion for classical music. Jim also enjoys bicycling to work and for pleasure, being involved with book groups, traveling, gardening, and giving tours at the Dana Thomas House once a month.

You can also get the playlists for Lincoln Library Concert online.

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