Fans of classical music here in Dixie and in southwestern Utah have a new radio station to listen to as Dixie State College of Utah’s Communication Department launched a new classical music FM station April 15. The launch of the station, KXDS Dixie’s Classical 91, broadcasts on a preview basis on FM frequency 103.1 KURR-FM, with plans to move to its permanent frequency home at 91.3 FM in the near future.
KXDS Dixie’s Classical 91’s broadcast range covers Washington County and most of southwestern Utah, including as far north as Enterprise and Cedar City, along with coverage in Kanab and Mesquite, NV. In addition, listeners are able to enjoy their classical music favorites online either at home or in the office at http://new.dixie.edu/classical91.
“Dixie State College is proud to bring classical music to Utah’s Dixie and we will strive to always represent the community and Dixie’s overall commitment to higher education,” said KXDS general manager and program director Paul Bulkley. “We hope that the music we play will lift up and inspire the community, much like the community has lifted and inspired Dixie State College.”
Bulkley went on the say that as the station grows in popularity, it will be something that DSC and the community can be proud of. He noted that it is the overall hope of DSC’s communication department that the launch of Dixie’s Classical 91 will attract more students, both young and old, from around the area and that they will want to become part of this new community-supported radio station.
Bulkley added that DSC finalized plans for the launch on the 15th, and it would not have been possible if not for the hard work of DSC’s Communication Department, along with several groups, including Simmons Media and Canyon Media, and the school’s administration.
“We wish to thank all of those who have diligently pushed forward to help put Classical 91 on the air,” Bulkley said. “We hope that it will be a benefit to the college and to our listeners.”
For more information on the new KXDS Dixie’s Classical 91 or to inquire about advertising, please contact general manager Paul Bulkley at 435-879-4264 or at bulkley@dixie.edu.
