2025 YOUNG ARTIST AMBASSADORS

Dana will be joined by All Classical Radio’s new cohort of Young Artist Ambassadors for 2025-2026:

• 16-year-old cellist Kristen Kim from Portland, OR

• 16-year-old clarinetist Kaden Prichard from Oak Grove, OR

Meet our 2025-2026 Young Artist in Residence and Ambassadors.

First launched in 2019, All Classical Radio’s Young Artist in Residence program has continued to grow and flourish since its inception. In 2022, the station expanded its youth residency program with the first-of-its-kind Young Artist Ambassadors, building upon its commitment to serving youth regionally and across the country.

2025 COMPOSER IN RESIDENCE

All Classical has also named Kirsten Volness as the station’s 2025-2026 Composer in Residence. She is known for her emotive soundscapes which integrate electronics and modern composition techniques with jazz and pop influences.

Kirsten takes inspiration from nature, myths, spirituality, and environmental and sociopolitical issues. She will help the station helm the Recording Inclusivity Initiative’s third album. Her original work, little tiny stone, full of blue fire, will be included on All Classical Radio’s third RII album in 2026.

Learn more about All Classical Radio’s award-winning Recording Inclusivity Initiative at recordinginclusivity.allclassical.org.

ABOUT

The Artists in Residence program provides young and professional musicians with opportunities for career advancement, creative development, and audience exposure. The program is a part of All Classical Radio’s initiatives dedicated to equity and inclusivity in the arts.

All Classical Radio is committed to supporting our Artists in Residence by providing them with new resources and opportunities to connect with audiences, expand their musical portfolio, and reach new creative heights as our partners, including:

• Access to All Classical Radio’s recording facilities
• Access to the station’s digital music archives for research and development
• Encouragement and support for professional development as artists
• A financial award to assist with projects and performances

We believe All Classical Radio’s Artists in Residence program is a truly unique and all-encompassing opportunity for musicians to learn and grow. Learn more at allclassical.org/artists-in-residence.

PAST ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Previous Young Artists in Residence include composer, trombonist, and vocalist Elaina Stuppler (2024); pianist and violinist Amir Avsker (2023); double bass player Maggie Carter (2022); pianist Natalie Tan (2020); and cellist Taylor Yoon (2019). The station named its first-ever Young Artist Ambassadors in 2022.

All Classical Radio’s current Artists in Residence are violinist Emily Cole and clarinetist James Shields. Previous professional Artists in Residence include pianist María García (2022-2023); flutist Adam Eccleston (2020-2021); and concert pianist Hunter Noack (2019).

Meet all of All Classical Radio’s Artists in Residence.

Elaina will help create content for the station’s digital channels as well as perform on a future episode of Thursdays @ Three, hosted by Christa Wessel. Congrats, Elaina!

2024 YOUNG ARTIST AMBASSADORS!

First launched in 2019, All Classical Radio’s Young Artist in Residence program has continued to grow and flourish since its inception. In 2022, the station expanded its youth residency program with the first-of-its-kind Young Artist Ambassadors, building upon its commitment to serving youth regionally and across the country.

Now, the station is proud to announce a new cohort of Ambassadors for 2024:

• 18-year-old pianist and cellist Cyrus Ngan (Clackamas High School)
• 17-year-old bassoonist and clarinetist Katelyn Nguyen (Parkrose High School)
• 17-year-old French hornist and koto player Haruka Sakiyama (West Linn High School)
• 16-year-old classical guitarist Anika Gupta (Sunset High School)

Meet our 2024 Young Artist in Residence and Ambassadors.

ABOUT

The Artists in Residence program provides young and professional musicians with opportunities for career advancement, creative development, and audience exposure. The program is a part of All Classical Radio’s initiatives dedicated to equity and inclusivity in the arts.

All Classical Radio is committed to supporting our Artists in Residence by providing them with new resources and opportunities to connect with audiences, expand their musical portfolio, and reach new creative heights as our partners, including:

• Access to All Classical Radio’s recording facilities
• Access to the station’s digital music archives for research and development
• Encouragement and support for professional development as artists
• A financial award to assist with projects and performances

We believe All Classical Radio’s Artists in Residence program is a truly unique and all-encompassing opportunity for musicians to grow, learn, and expand, and we are thrilled to continue the program after its successful inaugural years.

PAST ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Previous Young Artists in Residence include pianist and violinist Amir Avsker (2023), double bass player Maggie Carter (2022), pianist Natalie Tan (2020), and cellist Taylor Yoon (2019). The station named its first-ever Young Artist Ambassadors in 2022. The inaugural class of Ambassadors included violinist Noah Carr, flute player Diego Fernandez, oboist Ben Price, and violinist Nate Strothkamp. The 2023 cohort of Ambassadors was cellist Catherine Hartrim-Lowe, violinist Timothy Lee, and violinist Ellie Kim. All Classical Radio’s previous professional Artists in Residence include concert pianist Hunter Noack (2019), flutist Adam Eccleston (2020-2021), and pianist María García (2022-2023).

Meet all of All Classical Radio’s Artists in Residence.

Download the full recipe here, and be sure to tune in to Sunday Brunch every Sunday from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT. There’s always room at the brunch table!

Crispy Chicken & Waffles by Chef Norma Buchholz

Waffles:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 ¾ cups milk
• ½ cup melted butter
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 4 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 eggs, separated (egg whites beaten until stiff peaks form)

1. Place the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder in a large bowl, and mix well.
2. Add vanilla, butter, milk, and egg yolks. Mix well.
3. Using a spatula, gently fold in the egg whites until well incorporated.
4. Turn your waffle iron on to medium heat and place 1 cup of waffle batter in the iron, close and cook 1-2 minutes.
5. Gently remove and let cool before plating.

Chicken:

• 1 qt buttermilk
• 3 tbsp kosher salt
• 2 lbs chicken tenderloin
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne
• 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
• 3 large eggs

1. In a large bowl, mix together buttermilk and 2 tablespoons salt.
2. Add chicken and cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
3. When ready to fry: Fill a Dutch oven fitted with a candy thermometer with vegetable oil 2″ to 3″ deep, then heat until oil reaches 300º.
4. Prepare one sheet pan lined with paper towels and a wire rack.

YIELDS: 4 Servings | PREP TIME: 30 mins | COOK TIME: 20 mins | TOTAL TIME: 50 mins
Learn more at www.brookswine.com

The station’s three resident composers and their musical works were nominated by community members and selected from nearly 100 submissions!

We recently welcomed Lauren McCall to Portland for her week-long, in-state residency. A composer and educator based in Atlanta, Georgia, Lauren has had compositions performed around North America and in Europe. Watch the video below to hear more from Lauren about her piece “A Spark and a Glimmer,” her sources for inspiration, what she would share with young composers, and more, as she chats with All Classical Portland’s Artist in Residence, flutist Adam Eccleston.

Stay tuned for more behind the scenes footage, and to meet our other two Composers in Residence, Jasmine Barnes and Keyla Orozco, next month!

As part of CBS’ “A More Perfect Union” series, Jan Crawford shows how his music in the great outdoors is even more timely in the era of COVID. Bravo Hunter!

Check out the video below, and learn more at inalandscape.org